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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Crash Course Exam Prep Program

Focused, accelerated exam prep for experienced tradespeople who know their craft and need targeted review on Law & Business and trade math. In-school or online, in English or Spanish.

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What's Included in the Crash Course

Intensive Review

  • Full-Day L&B Review, General Knowledge deep dive (in-school or online)
  • Interactive Trade Math Crash Course, 14-day online access

Study Materials

  • Online Law & Business materials, full digital access
  • Online Trade-Specific materials, for your classification
  • Online L&B Audio, study on the go
  • Health & Safety + Math Review Videos

Practice Exams

  • L&B Practice Exams, 30-day access
  • Trade-Specific Practice Exams, 30-day access

Services & Support

  • Unlimited school access, 25 California locations
  • Dedicated student support
  • State Application Review

Who Is This For?

The Crash Course Is Right for You If...

  • You already have strong trade knowledge and just need the L&B review
  • You're on a tight timeline and need to get exam-ready fast
  • You want a fast, focused single-day review but don't need weekly classes
  • You're adding a classification and already passed L&B once - just need the trade review

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The All-Inclusive Program adds 4 L&B classes, test-taking skills, 30-day trade math, 6-month practice exam access, and an exclusive 50% bond fee discount.

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99% of our students pass their CSLB exam on the first try. If you don't pass after completing the Crash Course Program, we pay for your retake fees.

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What's Included

  • Full-Day L&B Review (in-school or online)
  • Interactive Trade Math Crash Course (14-day access)
  • Online L&B + Trade-Specific materials
  • Online L&B Audio lessons
  • Health & Safety + Math Review videos
  • L&B + Trade practice exams (30-day access)
  • Unlimited access at all CA school locations
  • Dedicated student support
  • State Application Review
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