Online Package: General Contractor License Exam Prep
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Now that you've decided to advance your career with a Florida General Contractor license, our in-depth online Florida General Contractor exam prep course is the perfect choice to help you prepare and pass the Florida General Contractor license exams.
Trusted by thousands of successful contractors, this comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to prepare you for the Trade Knowledge and Business & Finance exams, ensuring you're fully equipped to achieve your license and take the next step in your career.
We're here to guide you every step of the way on your journey to becoming a Florida General Contractor!
The Online General Contractor Course Includes:
Online Video Modules - Study and review at your own pace with on-demand lessons anytime, anywhere.
- Interactive Quizzes - Test your knowledge as you progress through our Florida General Contractor license exam preparation materials. Our interactive quizzes reinforce key concepts and track your progress, helping you feel more confident on exam day.
- Practice Exams - Test your knowledge through our practice exams, which simulate the real exam experience to build confidence in Florida General Contractor license course material and time management on exam day to improve your chances of success.
- Unaltered Books - You will receive all 14 approved books that you are allowed to take into your Florida General Contractors license exam.
- Digital Highlighting Guide - This guide will ensure that you review and highlight the most frequently covered material on the exams so that you have quick access to it on exam day. Highlighting the textbooks yourself enhances retention, making your study time more effective.
- Printed Tabs - These adhesive tabs provide you the location of information and sections commonly found in the Florida General Contractor Exam, enabling you to quickly find answers during the timed test. Unlike sticky notes or DIY options, our pre-printed tabs with permanent adhesive meet the specifications set by the exam vendor, Pearson VUE, ensuring you stay compliant with testing policies.
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Class Overview
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Exam Overview
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Course Introduction:
This course 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 exam but also enter your new role as a General Contractor with confidence.
License Requirements
Obtaining a General Contractor License in Florida
CEI takes the guesswork out of applying and preparing for your General Contractor License exam. 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
In order 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.
Licensing Steps
Application Process
Step 1. Register for one of our comprehensive exam preparation courses and select the exam-ready book purchase option. Please note: You are allowed to use the exam-ready books at the open-book Florida General Contractor State exams!
Step 2. Register for your Florida General Contractor State exams. Let us help you with your exam registration — call CEI at 800-423-7058. If you are confident about the required registration process and steps, you can register through Professional Testing Inc. at www.floridaexam.com.
Step 3. Prepare for and pass your exam!
Step 4. Mail your application with your passing exam scores to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. You will receive your license within approximately 60-90 days after submitting the completed application.
For detailed information, take a look at our Florida general contractor requirements blog.
For additional information about license or experience qualifications, book a start-up consultation here to make sure that you are signing up for the correct license based on your experience!
Course Day & Times
This is a self-paced course, so you can study at times that are best for your busy schedule. The online general contractor course gives you 24/7 access for one full year from the purchase date. This allows you ample time to prepare for your Florida General Contractors license exams and successfully pass them.
Course Content
Our Florida online 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 are now fully licensed Florida General Contractors succeeding in the field.
The Online Package for the Florida General Contractor license exam prep is designed to be the only resource you’ll ever need to pass the Florida General Contractor license exams! You’ll walk into the exam room prepared, armed with every book highlighted and tabbed, the most commonly asked question types already mastered, and be on your way to your future career as a Florida General Contractor in no time. What sets this course apart is its entirely self-paced format, offering you the ultimate flexibility to prepare for the Florida General Contractor license exams on your terms, all from the comfort of your home. From your date of registration, you have one year to access these course materials and prepare for your exam.
Our course covers everything—from mastering the complexities of business and finance to navigating the intricate construction laws and regulations that will define your career. You'll gain cutting-edge project management techniques that set you apart from the competition and hands-on technical skills that ensure you're ready for any challenge the exam presents.
Our Online Package for the Florida 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 and Guides: All approved essential textbooks and accompanying study guides are included. The General Contractor license exams are open-book exams. Our Online Package provides you with a digital guide to self-highlight your books and pre-printed tabs you can insert that will allow you to quickly find the necessary information during your open-book exams. These highlights and tabs provide quick reference points to 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.
Self-Paced Online Course: Students receive access to online general contractor learning modules dedicated to each book to cover key concepts, interactive elements to reinforce key topics and refine test-taking strategy, and online quizzes and exams. The online Florida General Contractor learning modules are available for 1 year from your registration date and include everything you need to know to confidently pass the Florida General Contractors exams.
Instructor Expertise:
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.
Course Format:
- Online Video Modules: Online video modules dedicated to each of the approved books allow you to review key concepts at your own pace. This helps reinforce what you've read in the books and ensures a deeper understanding of the material.
- Hands-On Training: We’ll bring learned concepts to life with interactive exercises that allow you to directly apply the concepts you're learning in our online classes. This hands-on approach ensures you’ve mastered the knowledge and can actively apply it to successfully pass your Florida General Contractor exams.
- Learn Key Strategies: Our Online Package learning modules share exam secrets and tricks to navigate books and keywords during your open-book exam. 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: Unlimited access to 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 exams.
Course Final Review:
- Comprehensive Review: Set yourself up for success on exam day with a final review and preparation tips. The Online Package course review zeroes in on the most challenging topics that frequently appear 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. At the conclusion of this, you’ll be fully prepared to master the nuances of the actual exams.
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EXAM OVERVIEW
Preparing for the General Contractor’s Exam in Florida
Preparing for your general contractor license Florida exams includes knowing what to expect! The general contractor license Florida exam is divided into three separate exams. Each of the exams is computer-based and must be completed in one session. All Florida General Contractor License Exams are open-book, multiple-choice, and timed.
What to Expect on the General Contractor License Florida Exam
You must pass each of the 3 exams with a score of at least 70%.
All exams are open-book, multiple-choice, and timed.
Reference books should be brought to all three open-book exams. Permanent book tabs and highlighting in books are allowed for the examinations.
You can take each exam at a state-approved testing facility and register directly with them. We recommend that you split the tests over three separate days, as each exam is quite lengthy; splitting them up likely gives you the best chances for success. You will be charged a $135 registration fee by Professional Testing and an $80 exam site admin fee per exam.
Contract Administration and Project Management Exams
The Contract Administration and Project Management examinations (Part 1 & 2) each contain 60 questions. Each computer-based exam will need to be completed within the 4.5 hour time limit.
The Contract Administration examination will consist of 60 questions covering the management and operation activities of a construction company.
The Project Management examination will consist of 60 questions covering managing, controlling, and conducting projects.
Business & Finance Exam
The Business & Finance Exam is a 6.5 hour computer-based exam and consists of 120 questions. It will be administered in one session via computer in the calm atmosphere of a convenient testing center at a time of your choosing.
Detailed information about which questions and topics will be on the Business & Finance exam, to evaluate your knowledge in a variety of business and finance areas:
Content Area A: Establishing the Contracting Business |
Content Area B: Managing Administrative Duties |
Content Area C: Managing Trade Operations |
Content Area D: Conducting Accounting Functions |
Content Area E: Managing Human Resources |
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Preparing for Your Florida General Contractor Exam
Don't waste your time with fluff—our online course teaches you exactly what you need to know to pass your exams. Since 1982, CEI has been helping contractors get licensed! Over 1 million professionals trust Colibri every year.
An important step in preparing for your exams is getting familiar with all of your exam books. You must know how to extract keywords from the test questions and quickly locate the answers within your book. Since these exams are open-book and allow book tabs and highlighting, it is crucial to know which books to use for each content area.
This course provides you with absolutely everything you need to feel confident and prepared to pass your Florida General Contractors license exam the first time!
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100% One Year Course Guarantee
Students receive access to all of the online materials for their Florida General Contractor License Exam course for a full year from the date of their registration!
EXAM BOOKS
Access to the Full Florida General Contractor License Exam Book Set
The Florida General Contractor License Exam is an open-book exam. CEI’s Online Package includes all approved books required to prepare for and pass the Florida General Contractor exam. We take it one step further to ensure you’re set up to learn more thoroughly and feel confident during exam day with our Digital Highlighting Guide and Printed Tabs!
Exam Books - Save 40 Hours!
Our Online Package includes all approved exam books. When you receive the books, they will be unaltered. As you read the books, you can follow our step-by-step Digital Highlighting Guide that instructs you on how to highlight and tab each book to indicate the answers to common test questions. Our Printed Tabs are shipped directly to you so you can tab your books yourself. Tabs will help you find the correct section of the books much more quickly when looking for the answer to an exam question on test day! Our Digital Highlighting guide will focus on highlighting detailed parts of the books from where questions are often asked on exam day.
Florida General Contractor license exam book set includes all references required for the Trade and Business & Finance exams:
- AIA Documents: (A-201, A-401, A-701)
- Builder's Guide to Accounting
- Florida Contractor's Manual
- Florida Statutes Chapter 455
- Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA Title 29, Part 1926
- Principles of Commercial Construction
- Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida
- Building Component Safety Information
- Florida Building Code, Building
- Florida Building Code, Residential
- Florida Building Code, Existing Building
- Florida Building Code, Accessibility
- Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation
General Contractor License Preparation FAQs
Am I required to take a class to get my Florida General Contractors license?
No, you are not required to take a class to obtain a general contractor's license. A class is highly recommended to feel confident and increase your likelihood of success on the Florida general contractor license exam, however. By enrolling in a Florida general contractor license exam prep course, you are equipped with the information, strategies, and expertise needed to pass your exam and succeed in the field.
Do I actually need a contractor’s license?
Yes. In order to legally work as a general contractor in Florida, you need a Florida General Contractors license.
Do I need to purchase the state reference books?
No! When you purchase our Online Package self-paced course, all of the required state reference books are included as well as instructions for highlighting key concepts and pre-printed tabbing for easy reference during your open-book Florida General Contractors exam.
What study materials and resources are available with CEI Florida general contractor license exam courses?
The Online Package includes:
- Full set of exam books accompanied by a digital highlighting guide and pre-printed tabs to allow you to easily find key course material on exam day!
- Online learning modules dedicated to each book
- Interactive elements to reinforce key topics and refine test-taking strategy
- Practice quizzes to increase familiarity with books and concepts
- Practice exams to test retention and help simulate state exams
- Unlimited practice exams within our online platform
How many questions are on the Florida General Contractors License Exam?
The General Contractor License Florida exam is divided into three separate exams. The Project Management and Contract Administration exams each have 60 questions, and the Business & Finance Exam has 120 questions.
How many people pass the Florida General Contractors License Exam?
The pass rate for the Florida General Contractor License Exams can vary from year to year. Many factors contribute to the pass rate of the exam, including the preparation of the candidates. Historically, the pass rate has been between 50-60% for applicants, which highlights the need for ample preparation before taking the exam. Our general contractor license Florida classes are the ideal way to prepare and feel confident on your Florida General Contractor License Exams!
Is the Florida residential contractor exam an open book exam?
Yes, all exams are open-book, multiple-choice, and timed. Highlighted and tabbed books are allowed and recommended to increase your confidence and chances for success! Our Online Package provides you with all approved books needed for the open-book exams, a digital guide so you can highlight key concepts, and pre-printed tabs you can insert to make locating the information on exam day stress-free. Our courses give you the best opportunity for success on the Florida general contractor exams.
How long does it take to get a general contractor license in Florida?
Once you have passed your licensing exam (score 70% or higher), you will receive your license within approximately 60-90 days after submitting the completed application.