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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.

Dates: Feb 6-8 & Feb 20-22

Tuition: $1,150

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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 ]

The books including tabs and tab instructions would cost $1,900.00 Plus a Sales Tax of 7%. Books can be ordered here or added to your order below.

Exam Review Schedule
Feb 6-8 to Feb 20-22
Fri – Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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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.

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    $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.

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    $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

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    $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

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    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.