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This course is offered in collaboration with:

College of Engineering and Computing

Division of External Programs Continuing Education

General Contractor

Overview

Prepare with confidence for the Florida General Contractor Examinations with this comprehensive course designed to cover all required content areas tested by the state of Florida. This intensive program focuses on the real-world knowledge, business management,  contract administration, and project management skills required to successfully pass the exam and operate a compliant construction business.

Our curriculum is fully aligned with the Examination Content Information (ECI) and addresses the management, operational and contractual responsibilities of licensed contractors, ensuring you are prepared for both the exam and professional practice.

Pass Your Florida General Contractor Exam with Confidence!

Our comprehensive Florida Contractor’s Exam Prep Course is designed to help you succeed on all three critical exams required for licensure:

  • Business & Financial Management
  • Contract Administration
  • Project Management

  • Covers 100% of Florida Contractor Exam content
  • Exam-focused instruction aligned with state testing standards
  • Ideal for General Contractor license candidates
  •  Designed to improve first-time exam pass rates

What You’ll Learn

Our course provides in-depth coverage of the following key areas:

Business & Financial Management

  • Business setup and organizational structure
  • Accounting, cash flow, payroll, and tax compliance
  • Preparing bids, proposals, and managing contracts
  • Human resources, insurance, and government regulations

Contract Administration

  • Preconstruction activities: cost estimating, bid evaluation, scopes of work
  • Project contracts: types, conditions, lien laws, change orders
  • Licensing, permits, and approvals
  • Construction scheduling, coordination, and safety compliance

Project Management

  • Construction methods and materials: concrete, masonry, wood and metal framing
  • Site layout, soil evaluation, earthwork, and heavy equipment use
  • Energy-efficient building techniques and innovative construction methods
  • OSHA safety standards and interpreting plans, specifications, and codes

Boost and Advance your career. Strengthen your contractor knowledge. Pass your exam with confidence!

👉 Enroll today and take the next step toward your Florida General Contractor license.

Certificate of Completion Awarded after attending all course dates, and completing all assigned coursework and in-class activities.

Dates: Jan 9-11 & Jan 23-25

Tuition: $1,150

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These Classes take place at the FIU Engineering & Computing campus in Miami FL

In person or Online Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The course takes place over two (2) weekends with three (3) classes offered each week

Plus One year access to live, instructor run webinars on predetermined topics for students to come and seek clarifications. These webinars are 2 days a week from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

[Mondays & Tuesdays are Business & Finance webinars ]

Books can be ordered here or added to your order below.

Would you prefer this course in Spanish? Follow this link here.

Exam Review Schedule
Jan 9-11 to Jan 23-25
Fri – Sun: 9:00 AM5:00 PM

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48 Hour Course

+ One year access to two-hour online Q&A webinar with the instructors every week

Highlights

  • This all-in-one program covers every essential topic tested by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, ensuring you are fully prepared to meet state requirements and launch your contracting career.

    Register for this Program

    $3,050

    Complete Program + Book Set

    • Business & Finance
    • General Contractor Trade Knowledge
    • In-Class/In Person weekend Work shops
    • Livestream weekday evening online webinars
    • Unlimited access to In-class workshops and online webinars for ONE year
    • Virtual classrooms & Practice Exams
    • Complete set of books needed to pass your exam.

    $1,150

    Complete Program

    • Business & Finance
    • General Contractor Trade Knowledge
    • In-Class/In Person weekend Work shops
    • Livestream weekday evening online webinars
    • Unlimited access to In-class workshops and online webinars for ONE year
    • Virtual classrooms & Practice Exams

    $1,900

    Complete Book Set

    Complete set of books needed to pass your exam:

    • Business & Finance Exam reference books
    • General, Building and Residential contractor, Contract Administration & Project Management Exam reference books AND Suggested Study References
    • Book TABS & Highlighting instructions
    • Reference Book Study Guide Materials

    We Offer Many Programs and Products

    If you’re interested in only part of this program? You can choose either just the Business & Finance webinars or just the CGC Trade webinars here.

    If you’re unsure what to choose, contact us today with any questions.