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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What the Success of CSLS Means for You

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What the Success of CSLS Means for You

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_single_image image=”22567″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]If you’ve read through a few of our posts, you know we are extraordinarily proud of our 99.9% first-time passing rate. We’ll put our track record up against anyone else’s, and we have tens of thousands of successful graduates to show for it.

At CSLS our success rate isn’t just about marketing, however – it also says a lot about you and your future. Here are a few conclusions you can draw from the fact that almost every person who’s ever come to us has become a licensed contractor:

  • It Means Your Dream Is Attainable

If you’re willing to do the work of studying, we can make you into a licensed contractor. Recognizing that simple fact could change your life. The men and women who come to study with us do so because they have a dream, and we have everything they need to help turn that dream into a reality. Don’t let a fear of the unknown hold you back, because we can help you get the things you want.

  • It Means That Whatever Your Challenges Are, We’ve Helped Others Face Them Before

Maybe you struggle with English as a second language, or feel anxiety about taking tests. You certainly aren’t alone, and you can be sure that we’ve helped tens of thousands of other students just like you to make it through their licensed contractors exam. Whatever your challenges are, we have the skills and experience to help you get through them.

  • It Means You’re Out of Excuses

If you’re serious about making a change in your life, we are going to give you the opportunity to do so. The only thing you have to do is be brave enough to get in contact with us. That’s all it takes. So, if you’ve been waiting to chase your dream, you’re officially out of excuses.

CSLS has an unbeatable track record for helping construction professionals to become licensed contractors in the state of California. There’s no reason to put off the future anymore, so let us help you take the first step toward a better future right now!

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