General Contractor License Exam Preparation Course
Course Introduction:
This Cram Package is carefully crafted and taught by expert and experienced licensed industry professionals and is designed to help you not only pass your Florida General Contractor license exams but also enter your new role as a General Contractor with confidence.
Our Cram Package provides everything you need to get licensed in an expedited timeline. Get exam-ready with 4-day in-person classes, online exam prep modules and quizzes, a complete set of approved books and tabs to use within your open-book exams, book highlighting guides, and expert guidance to navigate the licensing process.
License Requirements
Obtaining a General Contractor License in Florida
CEI takes the guesswork out of applying and preparing for your General Contractor License exams. Our step-by-step guide outlines all the information needed, including eligibility requirements, exam structure, and the application process.
License Scope
A licensed general contractor can perform structural construction without height restrictions on all types of buildings, including residential, condominium, apartment, commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings.
This license offers the most flexibility in terms of the scope of work that can be undertaken. General contractors can take on any sort of building work, from the ground up, to be as broad as site and structural work, or as limited as a bathroom remodel. General contractors are responsible for liaising with architects, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring that all facets of a project come together seamlessly. A Florida General Contractor license gives you a plethora of flexibility and exciting opportunities in the construction industry.
State Regulations
Florida’s general contractor license requires you to:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Complete the contractor application form and pay the necessary application fee.
- Pass the state certification exam.
- Complete a background check via Livescan Service Provider registered with FDLE
- Submit credit reports for yourself and business entities, including FICO-derived credit score. You must have a credit score of 660 or higher. If you do not have a credit score of 660 or higher, you can complete an approved 14-hour financial responsibility course.
- Obtain public liability, property damage, and workers' compensation insurance or exemptions.
Method of Qualification
To obtain your General Contractor License, you must meet one of the following criteria:
4 years as a worker or 1 year as a foreman
- Has a total of at least 4 years of active experience as a worker who has learned the trade by serving an apprenticeship as a skilled worker who is able to command the rate of a mechanic in the particular trade or as a foreman who is in charge of a group of workers and usually reports to a superintendent or a contractor or his or her equivalent, provided, however, that at least 1 year of active experience shall be as a foreman.
4-year degree in a construction-related field and 1 year of experience
- Has received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited 4-year college in the appropriate field of engineering, architecture, or building construction and has 1 year of proven experience in the category in which you seek to qualify. For the purpose of this exam a minimum of 2,000 person hours shall be used in determining full-time equivalency.
1 year as a foreman and 3 years of college credits
- Has a combination of no less than 1 year of experience as a foreman and not less than 3 years of credits for any accredited college-level courses. All junior college or community college-level courses shall be considered accredited college-level courses.
1 year as a worker, 1 year as a foreman, and 2 years of college credits
- Has a combination of no less than 1 year of experience as a skilled worker, 1 year of experience as a foreman, and no less than 2 years of credits for any accredited college-level courses. All junior college or community college-level courses shall be considered accredited college-level courses.
2 years as a worker, 1 year as a foreman, and 1 year of college credits
- Has a combination of no less than 2 years of experience as a skilled worker, 1 year of experience as a foreman, and no less than 1 year of credits for any accredited college-level courses. All junior college or community college-level courses shall be considered accredited college-level courses.
Is an active certified building contractor with 4 years of experience
- An active certified building contractor is eligible to take the general contractor examination if he or she possesses a minimum of 4 years of proven experience in the classification in which he or she is certified.
Is an active certified residential contractor with 4 years of experience
- An active certified residential contractor is eligible to take the general contractor examination if he or she possesses a minimum of 4 years of proven experience in the classification in which he or she is certified.
Additionally, if you served in the military, your experience may count toward the contractor license requirements, and fee waivers, reimbursements, or discounts may be available to you.
For additional information about license or experience qualifications, feel free to book a start-up consultation here to make sure that you are signing up for the correct license based on your experience!
General Contractor License Exam Preparation
Course Content:
CEI’s General Contractor License Exam Prep course provides everything you need to complete your exam successfully! Thousands of prospective general contractor students have benefited from this course, and passed on their first attempt.
The General Contractor License Exam Prep course includes the following content:
- Business and Finance: Covering financial management, accounting principles, and business laws.
- Construction Laws and Regulations: State-specific laws, building codes, and safety standards.
- Project Management: Techniques for planning, executing, and closing construction projects.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on sessions on blueprint reading, estimating, and construction methods.
Course Learning Materials:
Books: All approved essential textbooks and accompanying study guides are included. The General Contractor license exam is an open-book exam. Our Cram Package provides you with textbooks, book highlighting guides, and tab inserts you can install that will allow you to find the necessary information during your open-book exams quickly These suggested highlights and tabs provide quick reference points to the most commonly asked questions on the Florida General Contractor License exam questions.
Practice Exams: Mock exams to test retention and simulate the real test environment will prepare you for exam day.
Live Intensive, In-Person Classes: Led by expert and experienced instructors, students receive 4 intensive full-day live classes offered in multiple locations throughout Florida. These sessions cover 2 days of Business and Finance exam preparation and 2 days of Contract Administration and Project Management preparation. Throughout this general contractor course in Florida, you’ll also benefit from test-taking tips, key strategies, and book reviews for a total of 32 hours of classroom training. This includes live class handouts with practice quiz questions.
Instructor Expertise for the General Contractor Course Florida
Expert Instructors: Your instructors are fully licensed experts and experienced professionals with industry knowledge. CEI instructors have helped thousands of students prepare for and pass their licensing exams.
Florida General Contractor Cram Package Course Format:
- Interactive Lectures: Engaging and informative presentations from expert and experienced instructors create space for dynamic discussions and hands-on activities that clarify complex construction and business management concepts, using real-world examples tailored to the Florida General Contractor's exam.
- Hands-On Learning: In-person classroom experience at one of our on-site locations, conveniently located throughout the state of Florida. Our classroom experiences make the Florida General Contractors license preparation come alive, helping the information stick with you for lasting retention.
- Exam-Cram Activities: Instructors share Florida General Contractor license exam secrets and tricks to navigate books and keywords during your open-book exams. These test-taking strategies will boost your confidence and help you manage your time effectively during these timed exams.
- Practical Training: Learn practical exercises to apply learned concepts, such as practicing complicated math and accounting problems during class to ensure you have a firm grasp and real-world understanding of these concepts.
Course Assessment and Feedback:
- Regular Book Quizzes: These written practice quizzes will help you to test your skills in explaining specific topics, examples, and concepts. These quizzes will also help to ensure you are thoroughly familiar with where to locate all sections and answers for your open-book Florida General Contractors exams.
- Simulated Exam: In-class practice exams with a randomized bank of questions from all of the approved books with each new attempt. These exams mimic the real exam environment, helping you become familiar with the format, manage your time effectively, and identify areas where you need further review of the material. This practice builds confidence and significantly increases your chances of passing the actual exam.
Cram Pack General Contractor Florida License Course Final Review:
Comprehensive Review: Set yourself up for success on exam day with a final review and preparation tips. The review zeroes in on the most challenging topics frequently appearing on the Florida General Contractors license exam. It includes a rigorous walkthrough of the exam’s most complex questions, detailed solutions to previous exam problems, and targeted tips for mastering the time management necessary for success.
The road to success begins here. Get licensed and start building your legacy today!
