WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Ready to start taking on larger projects, building your credibility and making more money?
It’s easier than you might think. While getting your contractor’s license may seem like an intimidating process at first glance, the seminars and other educational resources offered by Contractor Training Center can help you breeze through it. If you’re tired of limiting yourself to small-scale handyman jobs and ready to go for your general contractor’s license, trust our qualified team of seminar instructors to teach you everything you need to know to pass the test on your first try.
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No-Pass No-Pay Guarantee
Get a full refund on your course purchase if you don't pass the exam after following our proven methods

Learn at Your Pace
Learn on your schedule with our complete, self-paced online courses.

Expert Instructors
Our instructors have decades of experience and are ready to help you with live office hours and classes

Exam-Ready Materials
In a hurry? Our Ready-to-Ship Tabbed and Highlighted books save you time and help you pass the exam on your first try.

What are the benefits?
No Memorization or Flashcards Required
You might have poured over flashcards and memorized endless lists to prepare for tests in school, but you won’t need to do any of that to pass your state’s contractor exam. No, you can’t expect to wing it, but our exam prep seminars are tailored to teach you strategies to pass the timed exams, without memorizing thousands of questions and facts.
We realize that you probably already have a lot of experience in construction, but test taking can stress and frustrate even the most qualified in the field. We teach our students how to interpret test questions and navigate reference materials efficiently to pass the exams with flying colors!
what are classes like?
Types Of Seminars We Offer
We know that everyone's learning style and schedule are different. We offer our courses in several different formats, so we can best prepare you for your exams.

Seminars Taught by
Experienced Instructors
Our seminar instructors are the real deal, with extensive backgrounds in the construction industry and years of experience. They also have a wealth of experience teaching, making seminars as easy to follow and as easy to retain information from as possible. Contractor Training Centers' A rating with the Better Business Bureau isn't for nothing!
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Live Seminars. Distance
Webinars.
We teach live classes weekly. All of our classes are streamed live so that if you are distant, you can join via your computer and interact with the instructor just like you are in class. We also have online material for each of our classes. This will help you practice and prepare before or after the class. The online material includes: class presentation, guides you through what to tab and highlight. We also have a practice test for each of our classes. You have unlimited access to our online material so that you can practice as much as you want.
learn moreGeneral Guidelines For Acquiring a Contractor License
Why a contractor's license?
Important to know
Preliminary steps to complete before applying
Examinations
Submitting the application

Why a Contractor's License is Necessary
Every state has its own regulations for contractor license requirements, but there are a few general steps common to most states.

Important to Know
Licensing regulations vary by state, and in some instances, by city/county. It is important you locate your local regulatory authority to verify requirements for contractors that are applicable to you.

Preliminary Steps To Complete Before Applying
While each state does indeed have different requirements, there are still some basics that apply to almost all states.
Before you actually apply for your contractor’s license, there are a number of preliminary steps you should/must take, as well as materials you will want to gather:

Taking the Exams
While each state does indeed have different requirements, there are still some basics that apply to almost all states.
Before you actually apply for your contractor’s license, there are a number of preliminary steps you should/must take, as well as materials you will want to gather:

Submitting the Application
While each state does indeed have different requirements, there are still some basics that apply to almost all states.
Before you actually apply for your contractor’s license, there are a number of preliminary steps you should/must take, as well as materials you will want to gather:
If You're Looking to Work in Multiple
States, You Could Test Separately
for Each State or Take the NASCLA
Exam, Accepted by 16+ States
As has been mentioned throughout, each state requires different things for contractors to obtain a license. The National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies, or NASCLA, has helped streamline the process of testing in multiple states by developing an accredited exam that is accepted as a commercial builders' trade exam in 16 states - with more looking to accept NASCLA in the near future!
- 30,000Contractors Trained
- 90Percent First-Time Pass Rate
- 16Accepting States
- 1exam