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Series 65 – Investment Adviser Representative (NASAA)
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $175 exam (≈$175)
Time: 2–4 weeks prep (2–4 hrs)
Salary: $65k–$140k ($65–$140)
Difficulty: 3
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 4 | Remote: 8
Prereqs: No sponsorship; state registration required • Recert: NASAA/State CE (varies)
Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law (NASAA)
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $165 exam (≈$165)
Time: 3–6 weeks prep (3–6 hrs)
Salary: $70k–$150k ($70–$150)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 3 | Remote: 7
Prereqs: Co-requisite: Series 7 + state registration • Recert: NASAA/State CE (varies)
Series 7 – General Securities Representative
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $245 exam (≈$245)
Time: 4–8 weeks prep (4–8 hrs)
Salary: $65k–$140k ($65–$140)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 2 | Remote: 6
Prereqs: FINRA-member firm sponsorship • Recert: FINRA CE every 3 yrs
Series 79 – Investment Banking Representative
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $245 exam (≈$245)
Time: 4–8 weeks prep (4–8 hrs)
Salary: $95k–$200k ($95–$200)
Difficulty: 5
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 1 | Remote: 5
Prereqs: Sponsorship required • Recert: FINRA CE every 3 yrs
Series 82 – Private Securities Offerings Representative
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $245 exam (≈$245)
Time: 3–6 weeks prep (3–6 hrs)
Salary: $80k–$170k ($80–$170)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 2 | Remote: 6
Prereqs: Sponsorship required • Recert: FINRA CE every 3 yrs
Series 86/87 – Research Analyst
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $305 total exams (≈$305)
Time: 6–10 weeks prep (6–10 hrs)
Salary: $90k–$180k ($90–$180)
Difficulty: 5
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 1 | Remote: 7
Prereqs: Sponsorship; sometimes degree/experience • Recert: FINRA CE every 3 yrs
Series 9/10 – General Securities Sales Supervisor
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $80–$150 each exam (≈$80)
Time: 4–8 weeks prep (4–8 hrs)
Salary: $85k–$160k ($85–$160)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 2 | Remote: 6
Prereqs: Sponsorship; qualifying rep license (e.g., 7) required • Recert: FINRA CE every 3 yrs
Series 99 – Operations Professional
Finance & Banking – FINRA/NASAA Series LicensesPrice: $125 exam (≈$125)
Time: 2–4 weeks prep (2–4 hrs)
Salary: $60k–$120k ($60–$120)
Difficulty: 3
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 2 | Remote: 7
Prereqs: Sponsorship required • Recert: FINRA CE every 3 yrs
ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)
Technology - IT Service ManagementPrice: $300 exam voucher (≈$300)
Time: 60–120 hrs (60–120 hrs)
Salary: $85k–$140k ($85–$140)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 4 | Remote: 8
Prereqs: Recommended: 6+ months ServiceNow app dev + hands-on practice • Recert: Annual (CMP)
ServiceNow CSA (Certified System Administrator)
Technology - IT Service ManagementPrice: $300 exam voucher (≈$300)
Time: 40–80 hrs (40–80 hrs)
Salary: $70k–$120k ($70–$120)
Difficulty: 3
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 3 | Remote: 8
Prereqs: Recommended: ServiceNow Fundamentals + hands-on practice • Recert: Annual (CMP)
ServSafe Food Handler / Manager
Hospitality - CulinaryPrice: $120–$180 (≈$120)
Time: 8–16 hrs (8–16 hrs)
Salary: $35k–$70k ($35–$70)
Difficulty: 2
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 2
Prereqs: None • Recert: 5 yrs
Sheet Metal Worker Certification (SMACNA/NCCER)
Sheet Metal / FabricationPrice: $200–$500 (≈$200)
Time: 3–4 yrs apprenticeship (3–4 hrs)
Salary: $45k–$70k ($45–$70)
Difficulty: 3
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 1
Prereqs: Apprenticeship • Recert: Union-based or NCCER
Shoe Repair & Leatherwork Trade Diploma
Service Trades - Textile & EquipmentPrice: $1k–$5k (≈$1)
Time: Months–years
Salary: $30k–$55k ($30–$55)
Difficulty: 3
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 8 | Remote: 2
Prereqs: None • Recert: None
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Business - HRPrice: $335–$475 (≈$335)
Time: 3–6 mo (3–6 hrs)
Salary: $70k–$110k ($70–$110)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 9
Prereqs: HR degree/exp • Recert: 3 yrs
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Business - HRPrice: $410–$510 (≈$410)
Time: 3–6 mo (3–6 hrs)
Salary: $90k–$140k ($90–$140)
Difficulty: 5
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 9
Prereqs: HR degree/exp • Recert: 3 yrs
SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP
Human ResourcesPrice: $410–$555 (≈$410)
Time: 40–120 hrs study (40–120 hrs)
Salary: $70k–$120k ($70–$120)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 7
Prereqs: HR degree or work experience • Recert: 3 yrs (60 PDCs)
Six Sigma Black Belt
Process Improvement / QualityPrice: $400–$700 (≈$400)
Time: 3–6 mo study (3–6 hrs)
Salary: $85k–$130k ($85–$130)
Difficulty: 4
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 7 | Remote: 7
Prereqs: Green Belt or equivalent exp • Recert: 3 yrs
Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ)
Engineering - Mechanical & IndustrialPrice: $400–$600 exam (≈$400)
Time: 6–12 mo (6–12 hrs)
Salary: $90k–$130k ($90–$130)
Difficulty: 5
Demand: 5
Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 9
Prereqs: Green Belt helpful • Recert: 3 yrs
Six Sigma Green Belt
Process Improvement / QualityPrice: $200–$500 (≈$200)
Time: 2–3 mo study (2–3 hrs)
Salary: $65k–$100k ($65–$100)
Difficulty: 3
Demand: 4
Self-Employment: 6 | Remote: 7
Prereqs: None • Recert: 3 yrs
Skid Loader Operator Certification
Heavy EquipmentPrice: $150–$300 (≈$150)
Time: 1–2 wks (1–2 hrs)
Salary: $35k–$55k ($35–$55)
Difficulty: 2
Demand: 3
Self-Employment: 5 | Remote: 0
Prereqs: Training • Recert: 3 yrs