Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) Exam Prep Courses

Know exactly what to study, practice under real exam conditions, and walk into exam day confident you're preparing with the right material. Most candidates are ready to test in 4 weeks or less.

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  • Exam Prep Course 
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  • Exam-Ready Tabbed and Highlighted Book Set 
  • On-Demand Access to Intensive Learning Bootcamps 
  • 30-Minute Contractor Licensing Start-Up Consultation
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Best for: Contractors who want to save time with books already tabbed, highlighted, and exam-ready.

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  • Exam Prep Course 
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Best for: Contractors who want the essentials to prepare and pass.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Exam Prep Course 
  • Practice Exam Simulator 
  • Exam-Approved Book Set 
  • Exam Prep Tab Set 
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Access-Until-You-Pass Guarantee

We're all in on your success. If you don't pass your Virginia RBC exam on the first try, we'll extend your course access and provide extra support to help you prepare for the next attempt — at no additional cost.

Free 6-month extensions available with proof of exam failure and an exam attempt within 6 months of purchase. $150 fee applies otherwise.

What's on the Virginia RBC Exam

The Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) exam is administered by PSI. It covers residential construction — layout, framing, foundations, masonry, exterior, and safety — with 80 open-book questions and a 160-minute time limit.

80 Total Questions
70% Passing Score
160 min Time Allowed
Open book Exam Format
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Exam Content Areas

Subject area # of questions
Layout 7
Excavation 6
Foundations 7
Framing 9
Insulation 3
Ventilation 3
Windows, Doors, and Skylights 3
Exterior 10
Decks, Walks, and Ramps 4
Finishing 6
Masonry 4
Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs 1
Prints, Plans, and Specifications 8
Safety and Employee Protection 8
Construction Debris, Cleanup, and Disposal 1
Total 80

RESOURCES & REQUIREMENTS

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For full details on registration, testing policies, and exam locations, refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin.

For a complete walkthrough of the licensing process, read our guide Virginia Residential Building Contractor License: Requirements, Steps & Exam Guide.

HOW WE HELP YOU PASS

  1. Study the right material with exam-aligned content. Master the concepts and references tested on the RBC exam with focused lessons, practice questions, and study materials built around the current exam blueprint.
  2. Practice like it's test day with realistic exam simulations. Build confidence and identify knowledge gaps with practice exams that mirror the format, timing, and pressure of the actual RBC exam.
  3. Find answers faster using tabbed and highlighted references. Save valuable exam time with reference books organized for fast navigation. Whether you choose pre-tabbed and highlighted books or use our DIY tabbing and highlighting guides, you'll be equipped to locate key information quickly during the open-book exam.
  4. Follow a proven study plan designed for busy professionals. Know exactly what to study and when. Our step-by-step study plan helps you stay on track, maximize your study time, and prepare efficiently around work and life commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Virginia Residential Building Contractor (RBC) license authorizes you to contract for the construction of residential structures such as single-family homes, including accessory buildings. Licensed RBC contractors can perform construction, renovation, repair, improvement, removal, and demolition on residential projects. Specialty work such as electrical, plumbing, and

    HVAC requires separate designations.

  • Yes. The Virginia Residential Building Contractor exam is an open-book test, meaning you may bring approved reference materials into the testing center. It's critical to have your books properly organized and tabbed before test day - our Tabbed and Highlighted Book Bundle is specifically designed to help you locate answers quickly during the exam.

  • You need a score of 70% or higher to pass the Virginia RBC exam, which means answering at least 56 out of 80 questions correctly. The exam is administered on computer at a PSI testing center. You have 160 minutes to complete it.

  • To register, you must first be pre-approved by DPOR (Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation). Submit your license application and experience verification forms at www.dpor.virginia.gov. Once pre-approved, register for the exam with PSI Exams at www.psiexams.com. The PSI exam fee is $85. Experience requirements vary by license class: 2 years for Class C, 3 years for Class B, and 5 years for Class A.

  • Contractor Training Center provides 6 months of unlimited access to all online course content, including on-demand class recordings, practice exam simulator, and bootcamp materials. Your tabbed and highlighted reference books are yours to keep. Most students who study consistently are exam-ready within a few weeks.

What Our Students Say

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The exam covers a lot of material. The course sifted through all of that content and highlighted the relevant information I needed. It takes time and commitment to get through it, but it's worth it.

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I highly recommend taking advantage of instructor office hours. That's where the course really started to click for me.

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