Cengage Work recently announced the launch of CIMA ExamReady™. This new exam preparation product is available through Milady. Milady is the company’s beauty and wellness education business. The goal is to boost licensing success and strengthen the skilled trades pipeline. The beauty and wellness sector is a large, highly skilled industry. However, licensing pass rates are often low, sometimes around 50%. The licensure exam is the final difficult barrier to employment. Many students struggle with outdated study materials.
Justin Singh, Executive Vice President for Cengage Work, discussed the company’s mission:
“At Cengage Work, our mission is to close the gap between education and employment, and that means investing in the skilled trades that will matter even more in the age of AI. Licensure is the bridge to the workforce, and passing on the first attempt changes the trajectory for students, schools, and employers. CIMA ExamReady gives learners the clarity and confidence they need to build meaningful careers in a trades workforce that is only growing in importance.”
Consequently, many students fail due to limited resources. CIMA ExamReady addresses these challenges directly. It provides a tailored, state-aligned preparation experience. Furthermore, it is built on the Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs). These CIBs are used in NIC and PSI exams. This ensures students practice the exact topics they will encounter.
Features of the New Personalized Tool
Therefore, students stop studying all material equally. Every state licensing exam is different. CIMA ExamReady offers state-specific materials for students. The product includes a 110-question diagnostic assessment. Learners also have access to over 600 exam-style questions. They can also take unlimited quizzes and full-length mock exams. A personalized mastery dashboard shows where to focus study time.
Instructors also gain access to a streamlined analytics dashboard. This tool quickly highlights class-wide learning gaps. It also helps reduce manual grading work. This visibility supports targeted remediation efforts.
Corina Santoro, General Manager for Milady, emphasized the importance of this success:
“Passing the state licensing exam is not just an academic milestone; it is the gateway to employment. Because students cannot begin working until they earn their license, improving pass rates expands access to the meaningful careers they’ve worked so hard for. CIMA ExamReady helps learners succeed on their first attempt, removing barriers to employment and strengthening the pipeline of future beauty professionals.”
Finally, the CIMA ExamReady product covers four key programs. These include cosmetology and esthetics. Barbering and nail technology are also covered. The product is offered in 43 states today. Spanish language support is launching soon.
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