Become a Florida Certified Commercial Pool Contractor

Welcome to Gold Coast School of Construction

If you are looking to become a Commercial Pool Contractor, Gold Coast School of Construction has you covered. Our pool contractor program will help you get licensed so that you can work legally in Florida’s booming pool contracting industry. The only thing you need to do is commit to getting started. Our curriculum and guidance will take you through the licensing process and fully prepare you for your exams.

The most important step towards getting your license, is making the decision to get started!

Choose The General Contractor Package That Is Right For You

Gold Coast School of Construction offers in-classroom, livestream and 24/7 on demand flexible learning options to best fit your needs.

Livestream any class from any campus or attend in-person classes at the convenience of your schedule.

Classroom and livestream schedule available below.

Basic Course

Business & Finance
- - In-class, livestream, and on-demand
Trade Knowledge
- - Livestream and on-demand
24/7 access for a full year
Live and recorded exam simulator classes
Unlimited online practice exams
Orientation
Virtual office hours
Weekend Workshop ($200 value!)

$799

- Or -

4-interest-free payments with

Book Set

Full set of Commercial Pool books needed to pass your exam
- Complete set of state reference materials
- Lifetime set of books for future reference
- Build and develop your professional career

$1,799

- Or -

Or 4-interest-free payments with

Course + Complete Book Set Save $360!

Business & Finance
- - In-class, livestream, and on-demand
Trade Knowledge
- - Livestream and on-demand
24/7 access for a full year
Live and recorded exam simulator classes
Unlimited online practice exams
Orientation
Virtual office hours
Complete set of Residential Pool books needed to pass your exam
Complete set of Residential Pool book tabs & highlighting guides ($280 value!)

$2,569

- Or -

Or 4-interest-free payments with

Livestream Courses

Our Instructors aren’t just great teachers — they’re working Contractors with years of real-world expertise and extensive trade knowledge who are committed to helping you pass the state exams. Attend our live classes in person at your local Gold Coast Campus or Livestream via Zoom.

Livestream Open House

Attend our Livestream Open House held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST. We provide a complete overview of the exam prep program, experience requirements, application process, and everything you need to know to get started. You will also have the chance to ask questions about the program and the licensing process: Register Now!

Watch On Demand

View our livestream classroom experience anytime, anywhere and even on mobile!

Our Florida General Contractor Course Includes Everything You Need to Succeed!

One Year Unlimited Instruction

As a Gold Coast student, you can attend unlimited weekday evening classes and weekend 2-Day Cram Workshops for an entire year - all for one low tuition price!

New Student Orientation

Hit the ground running! Every Monday evening, we host our popular Student Orientation, where we share our Quick Start approach to navigating the reference books and preparing for your state exams.

Exclusive Study Manual

Our exclusive PDF study manual provides expert tips and tricks to answering typical state exam questions.

Best-in-Class Teaching

Learn from our top-notch Instructors five nights a week – in-class or Livestream via Zoom.

Online Simulator Exams

Our exam simulators provide a real-world exam experience with hundreds of professionally developed questions from the state-approved content areas.

2-Day Weekend Cram Workshops

Offered in-class or Livestream via Zoom, our 2-day Cram Workshops include a complete reference book review, loads of real-world practice problems, plus tabbing and highlighting tips! Cram Workshops are perfect for students just starting and those ready to sit for the exam.

Live Zoom Class Plus On-Demand Recordings

*Tuition does not include the state required reference books and tab sets.

To purchase your complete set of course textbooks and tabs: View Online Bookstore!

Contact our helpful career counselors at 1-800-732-9140 if you have any questions. We are happy to assist.

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Pool Contractor License Florida Classroom Schedule

Becoming a licensed swimming pool/spa contractor in the state of Florida requires passing a two part licensing exam. Part 1: Trade Knowledge and Part 2: Business and Finance. Gold Coast’s classroom based exam prep program is structured to help you pass both parts.

Part 1: Business & Finance:

(First 2 weeks of every month)

Mondays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Livestream
Webinar
Tuesdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Doral, Tamarac
(Spanish) and Livestream Webinar
Wednesdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Lantana,
North Miami and Livestream Webinar
Thursdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Doral
(Spanish), Tamarac, East Orlando and Livestream Webinar
Fridays (4:00pm-6:30pm): Livestream
Webinar

Part 2: Trade Knowledge:

Class Schedule: (6:30pm-9:00pm)

Mondays (last 2 Mondays of each month)–
Livestream Webinar

License Requirements

Pool and Spa Contractor License Requirements In Florida:

In the state of Florida, becoming a licensed pool service or pool building contractor involves meeting the age, credit, and experience/education requirements before licensure will be granted. If you have you any questions about the remaining license requirements, please call our helpful career counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are always happy to assist.

The following applies to all pool contractor applicants:

Must be 18 years of age
Have good moral character. (A criminal incident in the past does not prevent you from getting a license so long as you have had your civil rights restored, all debts to society paid, no pending or current liens such as IRS, and have no pending or ongoing criminal litigation).
Credit worthy. (Applicants will be subject to a credit report on both the applicant and the business with a preferred FICO score of a 660 or above. )
- If you do not meet the 660 FICO score, you CAN still get your license by completing the Financial Responsibility course.
Four years of proven construction experience. (FAR 61G4-15.001)
- You do not have to have the necessary experience before you take the exam.
  - The test scores are valid for 4 years meaning you have 4 years to gain the required experience after passing the state exam.
    - For Swimming Pool/Spa Contractors, you must have been a foreman or supervisor that was involved in all aspects of construction, repair, water treatment and servicing of commercial/residential pools.
- Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses. This would reduce your field experience requirement down to just 1 year if you have a college degree.

Doral (South Miami)

11250 N.W. 20th Street
Miami, FL 33172

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North Miami

3577 N.E. 163rd Street
North Miami, FL 33160

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Tamarac (Broward)

5600 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL 33321

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West Palm Beach

6216 S. Congress Avenue
Lantana, FL 33462

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East Orlando

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300
Orlando, FL 32817

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North Orlando

5104 N. Orange Blossom Trail Suite 114
Orlando, FL 32810

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Boca Raton

2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 150
Boca Raton, FL 33431
*This is a satellite location*

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Kissimmee

932 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL 34744

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We are committed to answering all of your questions. Below are common questions students have about our contractor exam prep program. As always, feel free to contact our helpful career counselors at 1-800-732-9140 for additional information.

Where can I find my class module/topic schedule to know what is being taught each night?

The student resources section of our website includes class schedules as well as other valuable pieces of information. Simply select the license you are preparing for in the “Schedule & Module Calendar” section: Click Here!

Do I actually need a contractors license?

The answer is almost always yes. If you are performing construction/contractor related services for compensation, you almost certainly need to be licensed in the specialty that you are working in. There are some small exceptions for handyman services, but the scope of work is very limited and if you step outside of it (electrical, plumbing, etc), you will be violating license laws .

Is my tuition really valid for 1 year?

YES! We stand behind your success from start to finish. We understand that some students will be able to dive into the material and complete their studying in just 2 months, while others are busy and need longer to prepare. We do not charge any additional review fees for any of our contractor courses, reviews, or workshops during your 1 year tuition period.

Do I need to purchase the contractor state reference books?

Yes. The contractor state exams are open book and to pass you will need to have of the business and finance and trade books. We also highly recommend purchasing the related tabs. Our curriculum is built around teaching you how to navigate these books quickly so that you will successfully pass the exams and get your license. Books and tabs can be purchased during the enrollment process either through the website, over the phone, or by visiting our online bookstore and selecting the complete sets related to the license you are pursuing.

Online bookstore link: Division 2 Contractor Books