Become a Florida Licensed Residential Contractor

Choose from either classroom or online options.

If you are looking to become a license Residential Contractor, Gold Coast School of Construction is the leader in contractor education for both Registered County and State Certified contractors in the state of Florida. Students enroll with Gold Coast because they have one goal, to pass the state exam and become a licensed Residential Contractor! Our curriculum, methods, and team of experienced instructors are dedicated to helping every student achieve that goal.

Below you will find complete details about how to become a licensed Residential Contractor in the state of Florida.  If you have any questions, please contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

Schedule Your Course

Please select your prefered class, location, type of class, and start date from the menu below.

The Gold Coast curriculum is an in depth review of all state examination topics giving you the knowledge and confidence needed to get your license. Our materials are continuously updated to reflect exam and code changes, and are direct, yet simple to understand. Our instructors are licensed practicing professionals including Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, and OSHA trainers who care about your success.

We understand that the details of how to get your license can be overwhelming. The information provided here will help answer many of your questions, but feel free to contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 to discuss this over the phone.

Florida Residential Contractor License Requirements:

In the state of Florida, becoming a licensed state certified residential contractor involves meeting the age, credit, and experience/education requirements before licensure will be granted.

Minimum requirements for becoming in a licensed Residential Contractor:

  • 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 score of 660 or above
    • If you do not meet the 660 FICO score, you CAN still get your license by posting a licensing bond.  This bond can be reduced by 50% upon completed a Financial Responsibility course.
  • Four years of proven residential construction experience under a licensed contractor. (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.
    • Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.

Feel free to contact our Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 for any further clarification.

 

Classroom Residential Contractor Exam Course: $899

Tuition Information:

Your tuition is valid for 1 year. Enrolled students can repeat all parts of this program, including weekend exam reviews & 2-day workshops at no extra charge as often as necessary within the tuition period.

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

To purchase your complete set of course textbook 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.

 

Course Format:

Your Classroom Based Contractor Exam Prep Program will be divided into 3 parts.  Your tuition is valid for 1 year allowing you plenty of time to attend as many classes as you would like during this time frame.

Part I:

  • Comprehensive study guides complete with online audio presentations streaming on any smart device
  • Our exclusive study manual that is topic specific with self contained learning segments
  • Exclusive exhibits
  • Multiple practice exams online & in your study manual

Part II:

  • Classroom instruction (Offered in both English and Spanish).  You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you would like during your tuition period.  Bring your questions and we will show you how to work through to the answer together.
  • Class Locations and Schedule: (7:00pm-9:30pm)  *Orlando classes start at 6:30pm
    • Tuesdays: Doral and Boca
    • Wednesdays: Lantana and North Miami
    • Thursdays: Broward, Orlando and Doral (Spanish)

Part III:

  • Weekend Exam Reviews offered two to three times a month. (Included FREE in your tuition).
    • This is a review for the business and finance, law, and the technical portion of the General Contractor Exam
  • 2-Day Contractor Workshop offered once a month (included free in your tuition)
    • All test related topics are condensed into a 2-day exam prep package focused on navigating the reference materials, negotiating exam type “trick questions”, and solving mathematical questions quickly and efficiently using realistic exam type questions

 

Start your course anytime! Classes are held weekly and your tuition is valid for 1 year allowing you to attend an unlimited number of classes during that period.  

To register for the Classroom Based Contractor Exam Prep Program simply click the “Register Now” button next to the course start date and location below, or call our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

October 2019
 
 
 
10/01 - 09/22
Boca Raton
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
10/01 - 09/23
North Miami
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
10/01 - 09/24
South Dade (Doral)
Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
10/01 - 09/24
Tamarac (Broward)
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
10/01 - 09/23
West Palm Beach (Lantana)
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
10/03 - 09/24
Orlando
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
November 2019
 
 
 
11/01 - 10/27
Boca Raton
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/28
North Miami
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/29
South Dade (Doral)
Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/29
Tamarac (Broward)
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/01 - 10/28
West Palm Beach (Lantana)
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
11/07 - 10/29
Orlando
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
December 2019
 
 
 
12/01 - 11/24
Boca Raton
Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/25
North Miami
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/26
South Dade (Doral)
Tuesdays &/or Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/26
Tamarac (Broward)
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/01 - 11/25
West Palm Beach (Lantana)
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm
12/05 - 11/26
Orlando
Thursdays 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Online Residential Contractor Exam Course: $899

Register Now

If you have any questions, call our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140. We are happy to assist

Program Overview:

The online contractor exam prep course is designed to enable you to prepare to pass the General, Building, or Residential Contractor exam with the convenience of online learning. Through interactive modules containing audio instruction, we bring the classroom experience into your computer or tablet allowing you to study at your own pace. This course combines the best of classroom education with the flexibility of self paced online learning.

You will go through the material module-by-module gaining a mastery of how to navigate your state reference books, and enabling you to pass your state contractor exam with ease. Remember, the state licensing exam is an open book exam. The key to success is to develop the base knowledge, and combine that with familiarizing yourself with the various state exam books so that you can hone in on the answers quickly. This online course is designed to enable you to do just that.

The course is loaded with hundreds of practice exam questions to help you evaluate your readiness and prepare you for success. These questions are constantly being updated based on student feedback on actual state exam topics.

Includes:

  • Online learning modules and practice exams designed to prepare you for your state exam
  • Live online weekly webinars with our instructors covering key topics
    • Every Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm
  • Live online weekend exam reviews
    • The 1st Saturday of every month
      • 9:00am-12:00pm (Business & Finance)
      • 1:00pm-4:00pm (Trade Knowledge)
  • Access to our classroom based 2-day contractor workshops reviews designed to help you learn and practice before your state exam
  • Comprehensive study guides complete with workbooks, exhibits, and online modules focusing on key subject areas

Tuition Information: (Your tuition is valid for 1 year allowing plenty of time to complete your course)

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

To purchase your complete set of course textbook 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.

Online Construction Course

 

 

West Palm Beach (Lantana)

6216 S. Congress Avenue
Lantana, FL 33462

1-800-732-9140

From I-95:
Take I-95 to Lantana Road. Exit west on Lantana Road to Congress Ave. Turn left on Congress and then left into Atlantis Plaza.

From Turnpike:
(From the North) Take the turnpike to Lake Worth Road. Exit east on Lake Worth Road to Congress Ave. Turn right on Congress and then just past Lantana Road turn left into Atlantis Plaza.

(From the South) Take the turnpike to Boynton Beach Blvd. Exit east on Boynton Beach Blvd to Congress. Turn left (north) on Congress. Turn into Atlantis Plaza, just south of Lantana Road.

Boca Raton

2600 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431

1-800-732-9140

From I-95: Exit on Palmetto Park Road and go west. Make a RIGHT onto Military Trail and continue for less than 2 miles. The location is in the Fountain Square complex located immediately after Butts Road on the right hand side.

From Turnpike: Exit on Glades Road and go EAST. Make a left on Butts Road. Follow the road around and make a left onto Military Trail. The location in the Fountain Square complex located on the right hand side.

Tamarac (Broward)

5600 Hiatus Road
Tamarac, FL 33321

1-800-732-9140

This Gold Coast building is located on the NE Corner of Hiatus Road and Commercial Blvd., approx. 1/8 mile East of the Sawgrass Expwy off of Commercial Blvd.

Registration for all Insurance and Construction classes are handled by the Gold Coast Professional Schools office at the Broward campus.

North Miami

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

1-800-732-9140

Located just minutes East of the Gold Glades Interchange (I-95, 826 and the Turnpike.) Exit on 163rd street and go East. Located in the Intracoastal Mall at N.E. 35th Ave.

South Dade (Doral)

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

1-800-732-9140

Because this is a new building, on a new street, you will not be able to find us on map search sites yet. Here are directions:

From the North:
Take the Florida Turnpike Extension south to NW 12th Street (exit # 27). Head east.Turn left on NW 111th Ave (just past the mall). Turn left on NW 20th Street. Building is on the left.

From the South:
Take the Florida Turnpike Extension north to NW 12th Street. Head east Turn left on NW 111th Ave (just past the mall). Turn left on NW 20th Street. Building is on the left.

From the East and Downtown Miami:
Head west on 836 to NW 107 Ave exit. Exit north on NW 107 Ave.Turn left on NW 12 St. Turn right on NW 111 Ave. Turn left on NW 20th St. Building is on left.

Orlando

3505 Lake Lynda Dr Building 300
Orlando, FL 32817

1-800-732-9140

When coming from University Blvd, head North on Lake Lynda Drive and the building will be on your right hand side. Lake Lynda Drive is found on the North side of University Blvd between Rouse Rd and the University of Central Florida campus.