INTRODUCTION TO BECOMING A FLORIDA GENERAL CONTRACTOR

The “Introduction to Becoming a Florida General Contractor” course from 1 Exam Prep outlines the licensing pathway established by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) for individuals seeking a Certified or Registered General Contractor license. This introductory course explains the application process through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), including experience, examination, and financial requirements. Learners gain familiarity with the Florida Building Code, Business and Finance examination, and trade-specific study materials used in the state exam. The program also details distinctions between Certified and Registered licensure, coverage of construction management, structural building practices, and contracting regulations. It serves as an orientation to the responsibilities, education resources, and testing standards overseen by Florida’s approved vendor for contractor licensing examinations.

Are you considering becoming a Florida General Contractor?

Get started on your path to becoming a licensed Florida General 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 General Contractor course include: 

• Introduction to 1ExamPrep 
• Benefits of becoming a licensed General 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