Contractors Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

What courses do you offer?


We offer business and finance for ALL of the state exams, as well as technical courses for these state categories: Categories for local (county) licenses vary, but we cover all of the above except Air Conditioning, plus we can help any of the other categories with their business exam. We may be able to offer study guides for you to study from for other county licenses. State Eligibility Requirements

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How long are the courses?


Although requirements vary depending on the topic, most are covered by our weekend seminars. We teach in our "home" city of Hudson, Florida, plus the three cities where the state administers the exam for business and finance and the general, builder and residential categories. Students may attend as many of our seminars as the wish - unlimited attendance! You decide when your ready to take the test - not us!
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When and where are the tests is given?

The state construction examination is usually given every other month in the south, central, and north Florida:

It's the same test at each location, pick the most convenient to you. Click here for a schedule of test dates and an application. Local examinations may be taken in your local town - check with your building department for exact locations and test dates.

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Why should I choose The Contractors Institute?

We are the Largest and Oldest school in Florida.  We give personal instruction. No out-of-date, time consuming videos, all our instructors are dedicated professionals. We also offer online learning with the Contractors Institute. We limit the number of hours it takes to learn the information for the exam by only giving you current up-to-date information, not what was on the test but what is on your test.

We offer free introductory seminars all over the state, and our classes are weekend courses so you don't waste time or lose money on the job. We believe your time is very important and only teach you how to pass the exam not out-dated problems that are no longer being tested. We're experienced, licensed contractors that have taken the exams, have talked to thousands of contractors that take the exams, and relay that information to you -- our student..

Our full-time, professional instructors have licenses and stay current with all testing requirements. We have the best pass rate. Last year over 95% of our students passed. We've worked with over 75,000 students since 1971.

Our exclusive DOUBLE GUARANTEED LIFETIME PASS PROGRAM assures you that you WILL pass. You can take and retake any or all of the classes for as long as it takes. Your fee is a lifetime, one-time-fee!

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Our Instructors

Our team of instructors are professional, experienced, and are knowledgeable with the "real" world of contracting. They are able to explain things in contractors language. They all hold contractors licenses and specialize in personal individual instruction. All instructors work out of our technical development center where they combine all of their experience in keeping the course material current.

At the Contractors Institute, there are no "Part-Time" instructors that operate businesses and teach periodically as "side-work" for extra money.

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What type of Exam?

The exam is a two or three part exam taken over 1 or 2 days. Local exams vary from several hours to all day. State Certified exams are typically take 2 days. The Business and Finance day is currently moving to a Computer Based Testing system where you actually go to a Pearson-Vue computer center to take that part of your exam (which may be closer to you as well).

Certified Technical Exams:

Call or email us (info@contractorsinstitute.com) for more information on the state exams, or check with your local building department about the county exams.

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Minimum Scores required to pass?

For the state exam you must have a score of at least 70% on each part. All parts are graded separately. You must pass all parts to get your license.

Local or Registered Exams are typically a 2 part exam, business and law and the technical portion. Contact your local building department to find out what the passing score for your county is.

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After You Pass...


Our services continue to help.
We never abandon you. We provide Continuing Education. Classes are taught year round across the state - we come to you! Concise, relevant, up-to-date information for today's contractor. The instructors are the same ones your already familiar with, let them know of area of interest to you and maybe they can put together a seminar.

The Contractors Business Services are there to assist with filing your paperwork with the state, license activation, Credit Reports, Business Setup, including Corporations, Fictitious Name, etc.

The Contractors Internet Services gets your business online. Communicate with anyone - anywhere. Advertise your business with an enhanced listing. Access Florida Construction Lien Forms. Check us out at http://www.contractorsinternet.com/ Call 1-800-571-4777 ask for internet services.

Contractors Leasing personnel management. Call toll free for complete details 1-866-205-2867 or e-mail one of our representatives .

No charge for asking questions!

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