CSLB Quick Facts

License required for jobs over
$1,000
Minimum contractor bond
$25,000
Journey-level experience
4 years
Current exam passing scores
School-observed: 65% for Law & Business and 63% to 71% for trade exams; CSLB does not publish fixed passing scores

The CSLB oversees 46 contractor classifications in California.

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4 Ways to Save Money on Your California Contractors License

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4 Ways to Save Money on Your California Contractors License

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”24968″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thousands of men and women want to become licensed contractors in California, but they want to do it in the most economical way possible. We can certainly understand that, which is why we want to offer you four good tips for saving money on your contractors license exam prep:

#1 Take Advantage of Specials When They Come Up

From time to time, CSLS offers special pricing on Internet, self-study, and even classroom courses. These can be a great way to save hundreds of dollars, or more, on a top-class construction industry education. Be sure to ask our admissions team about current and upcoming promotions.

#2 Pass Your Exam on the First Try

Time is money, and the last thing you want to do is spend more of it than you need to studying, registering for your test, and re-taking exams. There isn’t another contractors licensing school that can match our 99.9% first-time passing rate. Save yourself time and money by getting the best education and successfully passing your exam on the first try.

#3 Study Close to Home

In the same way, you don’t really “save” money if you have to travel a long way to get to your school. Not only does CSLS have 25 statewide California locations, so you never have to waste your time and money commuting, but we also offer lots of online and self-study options so you can get the information you need from the comfort of your own home.

#4 Use Your Time Wisely

You don’t necessarily have to take time off from work to study for your California contractors exam. Just choose the program that’s right for your learning style, reinforce what you’ve heard through our exclusive textbooks and videos, and then pass your test with flying colors! Why waste extra days and weeks studying when you could be learning from the best?

You can save money on your California contractors exam without cutting corners, but only if you’re smart about choosing the right school and learning program for you.

Looking for a great deal in California contractors exam prep? Contact the CSLS admissions team today to find out about packages, rates, schedules, and financial aid.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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