INTRODUCTION TO BECOMING A FLORIDA BUILDING CONTRACTOR

The “Introduction to Becoming a Florida Building Contractor” course from 1 Exam Prep provides foundational guidance for individuals preparing to meet the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) requirements to become a Certified or Registered Building Contractor. This program explains the distinctions between license types, the scope of work allowed under Florida Statute Chapter 489, and outlines the application and examination procedures through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). It references core resources such as the Florida Building Code, Business and Finance Exam, and NASCLA Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management. Designed for entry-level candidates, it details necessary experience, financial responsibility, and study materials for the CILB-approved Building Contractor Exam, ensuring alignment with state contractor licensing standards and 1 Exam Prep’s structured learning system for exam readiness in Florida’s construction licensing process.

Are you considering becoming a Florida Building Contractor?

Get started on your path to becoming a licensed Florida Building Contractor by learning everything you need to know with an informative introductory online course developed by experts in the field.   

Topics covered in our Introduction to Becoming a Florida Building Contractor course include: 

• Introduction to 1ExamPrep 
• Benefits of becoming a licensed Building Contractor
• Steps required to get your license
• Scope of the required exams
• Required books for your exams
• Sample highlights of key areas in the required books
• Sample simulated exam practice questions
• The next steps and how 1ExamPrep can help you get licensed