Exam Prep Course
Alabama General / National NASCLA Commercial Builder Exam Prep Seminar
For Commercial Construction | Accepted as a trade exam in 16 states
features:
- Course Duration: 8 Hours
- Course Type: In-Class/Webinar; Online Pre-Recorded
- Books Required: 22
Alabama General Contractor/National NASCLA Exam Prep Course
The NASCLA Accredited Examination Program was designed to assist contractors who seek contractor licenses in multiple jurisdictions. Contractors who take the accredited examination can access NASCLA’s Examination Database (NED) and request that their results be sent to other jurisdictions accepting the examination, reducing redundant licensing requirements.
In Alabama, NASCLA Exam transcripts are accepted for commercial construction applicants. The Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (HBLB) does not currently accept NASCLA Exam transcripts.
The National NASCLA Accredited Exam for Commercial General Building Contractors is recognized as a trade exam for commercial licenses in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia & the Virgin Islands.
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, the US Virgin Islands, Utah, and West Virginia also accept NASCLA Exam transcripts for licenses that include residential construction.
NASCLA Commercial Builder Exam Prep Class:
This class will prepare you to take the National NASCLA Commercial Builder Exam at PSI. Online course content is delivered to you immediately upon purchase so you can begin your studies today!
All online pre-recorded and live classroom/webinar class purchases include access to our online learning content. Our online course includes book highlighting guides and practice quizzes for each book and subject area of the exam, as well as unlimited attempts in our NASCLA Exam Simulator that mirrors subject areas, number of questions, and format/layout of the real exam at PSI. Our practice exams are dynamic and pull new questions from our over 1,100-question bank each attempt, so you can keep practicing navigating your books within a time limit until you feel prepared for the real open-book exam.
Class Days and Times:
Our online pre-recorded content is available 24/7 for 180 days after purchase. If you purchase a live webinar or live classroom option, you will receive a live class invitation in addition to your online learning content.
Live classes are held from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM on the dates listed above.
If you require an extension after your initial 180 days of course access, contact our support team to request a course extension for $50.
webinar access time
Online Content is available for 180 days after purchase. To extend content access an additional 180 days, a $50 course extension fee is required. If you have any questions, please contact our support team.
Additional Exam Prep Materials
The reference manuals that are allowed into the exam may be tabbed and highlighted using permanent adhesive tabs (removable tabs such as post-its are not allowed in the examination center.) We sell permanent tabs for the NASCLA exam book bundle here.
Books for the NASCLA Exam
You may bring the books listed here into the exam with you. Exam references may be highlighted, underlined, and tabbed with permanent adhesive tabs. You may not write in the book or use tabs such as post-its that may be removed. You can purchase our permanent, pre-printed tabs for the NASCLA Exam book bundle here.
Don't have time to tab and highlight your own books? We also offer Exam-Ready pre-tabbed and highlighted book bundles!
Additional Courses for Alabama Contractor Applicants
Alabama requires all contractor applicants to take and pass both a business law exam and a technical exam. NASCLA fulfills the technical exam requirement for commercial contractors. We also offer exam prep services and materials for the Alabama General Contractors Business and Law exam here.
Exams are administered by PSI and can be scheduled by registering at candidate.psiexams.com
Content Areas on the Alabama NASCLA Commercial Builder Exam
| # of Questions | Minimum Passing Score | Time Allowed |
| 115 | 81 (70%) | 300 minutes |
| Subject Area | # of questions |
|---|---|
| General Requirements | 25 |
| Site Construction | 15 |
| Concrete | 6 |
| Masonry | 4 |
| Metals | 6 |
| Wood | 5 |
| Thermal and Moisture Protection | 5 |
| Doors, Windows, and Glazing | 4 |
| Finishes | 5 |
| Mechanical and Plumbing Systems | 6 |
| Electrical Systems | 3 |
| Procurement and Contracting Requirements | 31 |
You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here for more information on testing policies.
Applying for the NASCLA Exam
NASCLA requires candidates to acquire pre-approval before scheduling their exam at a PSI Testing Center. You can find the application here at ned.nascla.org.
NASCLA usually processes these applications in about a week. Once you receive approval, you may register and schedule an exam on PSI's website.
