(1)    Except as provided under sub. (2), the department or a credentialing board or other board in the department may not require a person to complete any postsecondary education or other program before the person is eligible to take an examination for a credential the department or credentialing board or other board in the department grants or issues.

   (2)   This section does not apply to an examination for a real estate appraiser certification under s. 458.06 or license under s. 458.08.