Become a Florida Certified Pool Service Contractor

Florida's pools don't maintain themselves — and neither does a career.

If you’re ready to get licensed as a Pool Service Contractor, here’s what you need to know: the path is clearer than you think, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Pool Service Contractors are licensed to maintain, repair, and service residential and commercial pools and spas across Florida. If you’re already working in the industry — or ready to start — getting your license is what makes it official and keeps you protected on every job.

 

Gold Coast has been preparing Florida contractors for their licensing exams since 1970. We’ll tell you exactly what you need, verify what you already have, and walk you through the rest.

Choose The Pool Service Package That Is Right For You

Every exam prep package prepares you for both parts of the Florida Pool Service Contractor exam — Trade Knowledge and Business & Finance.

Basic Course

Everything you need to pass your Florida Pool Service Contractor exam

$799

$649

$150 off with code: EXAMPREP150

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What’s Included:

Trade Knowledge + Business & Finance exam prep — both parts covered
In-classroom, Livestream, and 24/7 On-Demand for one full year
Unlimited weekday classes + 2-Day Weekend Cram Workshops
Unlimited access to practice exams + orientation every Monday + virtual office hours
English & Spanish classes in-person and via Livestream

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Book Set

State-required Pool Service reference books — everything to walk into your exam ready

$1499

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What’s Included:

Complete set of Pool Service state reference books
Lifetime set of books — yours to keep for your career
Pool Service tab set + highlighting guides ($220 value) — find answers fast on exam day

Best Value!
Premium Course + Complete Book Set

The complete package — course, books, tabs, and everything in between

$2269

$2019

$250 off with code: EXAMPREP250

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What’s Included:

Everything in Basic Course — unlimited instruction for one full year
Complete Pool Service book set — lifetime yours to keep
Pool Service tab set + highlighting guides ($220 value)
Weekend workshop ($200 value) — in-class or via Livestream
English & Spanish classes in-person and via Livestream
Save $250 vs. buying course and books separately

Basic Course

Everything you need to pass your Florida Pool Service Contractor exam
Trade Knowledge + Business & Finance exam prep — both parts covered
In-classroom, Livestream, and 24/7 On-Demand for one full year
Unlimited weekday classes + 2-Day Weekend Cram Workshops
Unlimited access to practice exams + orientation every Monday + virtual office hours
English & Spanish classes in-person and via Livestream

$799

$649

$150 off with code: EXAMPREP150

- Or -


Buy Now

Most Popular!

Book Set

State-required Pool Service reference books — everything to walk into your exam ready
Complete set of Pool Service state reference books
Lifetime set of books — yours to keep for your career
Pool Service tab set + highlighting guides ($220 value) — find answers fast on exam day

$1499

- Or -


Buy Now

Best Value!

Premium Course + Complete Book Set

The complete package — course, books, tabs, and everything in between
Everything in Basic Course — unlimited instruction for one full year
Complete Pool Service book set — lifetime yours to keep
Pool Service tab set + highlighting guides ($220 value)
Weekend workshop ($200 value) — in-class or via Livestream
English & Spanish classes in-person and via Livestream
Save $250 vs. buying course and books separately

$2269

$2019

$250 off with code: EXAMPREP250

- Or -


Buy Now





Our Florida Pool Service Course Includes Everything You Need to Succeed!

Livestream Courses

Attend our live classes in person at your local Gold Coast Campus or Livestream via Zoom. With our watch on-demand feature you can view our livestream classroom experience anytime, anywhere and even on mobile!

Open House

Join our Livestream Open House the last Tuesday of every month from 5-6pm or watch our previously recorded Open House On-Demand to get a complete overview of our exam prep program experience, requirements, application process and everything you need to know to get started!
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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. Learn more!

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

Includes class tutorials and cram classes

*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.

Interested in becoming a Florida Pool Service Contractor?

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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): Kendall – English and Spanish in class / English and Spanish Livestream Webinar
  • Wednesdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Livestream Webinar
  • Thursdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Tamarac – English and Spanish in class / E. Orlando – English in class / English and Spanish
    Livestream Webinar

Part 2: Trade Knowledge:

(Last 2 weeks of every month)

  • Mondays (6:30pm-9:00pm): 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.

 

Our blog explains all the details when it comes to earning your pool servicing license in Florida!

Campus Locations

Our campus locations are staffed with front desk personnel that can provide customer service, fingerprinting, grading and textbook pickups.

North Miami

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

1-800-732-9140

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Tamarac (Broward)

5600 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL 33321

1-800-732-9140

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East Orlando

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300
Orlando, FL 32817

1-800-732-9140

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West Orlando

Climer-Campus
New Location Coming Soon!

1-800-732-9140


Boca Raton

2600 N. Military Trail, Suite 150
Boca Raton, FL 33431

1-800-732-9140

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Kendall (South Miami)

Kendall-South-Miami
New Location Coming Soon! 8501 SW 124th Ave. Building D, Suite 301 Miami, FL 33183

1-800-732-9140


Satellite Locations

Our satellite locations will offer classes when scheduled, but are not staffed locations and cannot provide student services like textbook pickup, grading or fingerprinting.

Kissimmee

Kissimmee
932 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee
Kissimmee, FL 34744

1-800-732-9140

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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.

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