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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The Real Value of a CSLS Licensed Contractor Course

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The Real Value of a CSLS Licensed Contractor Course

At CSLS, we are proud of a lot of the things that we can offer to our students who are ready to be licensed California state contractors. We truly feel that our instructors, the materials we offer, and the value in each of our programs are second to none.
When you decide to work with us, you get the very best in books and study materials, online and classroom teachers who have worked in the construction industry themselves, and even access to our computers, which can accurately simulate your California licensed contractors exam. That’s a combination you can’t beat anywhere else.

But, we also think that the real value of a CSLS licensed contractor course is in something else.
What could be more valuable than all of those elements? That’s easy: the sense of confidence you get when you register for classes with us.
Allow us to explain: With our 99.9% first-time passing rate, you can register for your exam knowing that you have every advantage on your side. In other words, if you’re willing to do the work and follow our instruction and study programs, you are going to pass your exam and become a licensed contractor.

That’s more than just a guarantee that we make to our students – it’s also a mental stepladder that they can use to propel themselves to the next part of their careers. Because they are no longer “thinking” or “wishing,” they can start making definite plans and imagine what their future is going to be like.

If the dream of becoming a licensed contractor – and a self-employed business owner – is burning inside of you, then take the best step you can and register for one of our courses today. It’s a life-changing decision that can pay dividends for decades to come.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a licensed California state construction contractor? If so, then CSLS has a number of options to help you reach your dream. Click here now to check out our classroom and home-study exam options.

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