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General Contractor Exam Prep
Overview
If you are looking to become a state-certified general contractor here in Florida, you have come to the right place!
Complete • State-Aligned • Exam-Focused
This course is ideal for first-time test takers and repeat candidates seeking a structured, proven path to exam success. Consolidate what could take many months of studying down to just 2 weeks of review and preparation with FIU’s General Contractor Exam Review course. This is a complete review and preparation for the Business & Finance Exam, Contract Administration Exam and Project Management Exam.
Prepare to pass the Florida General Contractor License Exam with a comprehensive exam prep course covering all state-required content areas. Our program is specifically designed around the Florida Examination Content Information (ECI) and fully prepares you for the Project Management, Contract Administration, and Business & Finance portions of the exam.
The Florida General Contractor Exam Prep Course is divided into three focused sections, matching the exact structure of the state examination. Each section delivers in-depth instruction, practice concepts, and real-world application aligned with what you will see on exam day. The topics addressed include:
Business & Finance Exam Prep
- Business organization and financial management
- Accounting principles, job costing, and financial statements
- Payroll, workers’ compensation, and insurance requirements
- Taxes, bonds, and risk management
- Construction business law and regulatory compliance
Contract Administration Exam Prep
- Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and codes
- Construction estimating (labor, material, equipment, overhead, profit)
- Bidding methods: lump sum, unit price, cost-plus, GMP
- Contract documents, general & special conditions
- Change orders, payment applications, schedule of values
- Liens, retainage, releases, warranties, and contract closeout
- Florida Statutes (FS 489, FS 558), permits, inspections, approvals
Project Management Exam Prep
- Construction scheduling & sequencing
- Critical Path Method (CPM) and flow charts
- Submittals, procurement, lead times, and logistics
- Construction coordination and subcontractor management
- Jobsite documentation, daily logs, and progress tracking
- Safety planning, inspections, and sustainability concepts
Get Exam-Ready With Confidence
Prepare smarter—not harder—with a complete Florida General Contractor Exam Prep Course designed for real results.
Program Tuition and Schedule
👉 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.
These classes take place in West Palm Beach FL
In person, Three workshop days per exam subject from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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
[Mon & Tues Business & Finance webinars ]
Exam Review Schedule
Oct 2-4 to Oct 16-18
Fri – Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri – Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Q&A Info Session
Led by Sanjeev Mangoli
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48 Hour Course
+ One year access to workshops & online Q&A webinar with the instructors every week
Highlights
- Covers 100% of Florida-required content areas
- Designed for state exam readiness and real construction practice
- Designed to improve pass rates and confidence
- Small in-person class format with personalized attention.
Register for this Program
$3,075
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
$1,925
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.
