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Become A Florida Roofing Contractor!

Start Your Florida Roofing Contractor License Exam Journey Today

In Florida, all roofing contractors must be licensed to perform services for hire. To become licensed, you must meet the experience requirements and pass your Florida licensing exam(s). At Gold Coast Schools, our expert instructors will help you pass your exams quickly and on the first try!

If you want to become a licensed residential or commercial roofing contractor, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your!
Contact our helpful Career Counselors at 1-800-732-9140 if you have any questions. 

Interested in becoming a Florida specialty contractor?

Learn more by completing the form below:


Choose The 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.

Complete Package

  • Business & Finance
      • In-class
      • Livestream
      • Watch On Demand
  • Trade Knowledge
      • Livestream
      • Watch On Demand
  • Unlimited online practice exams
  • Orientation
  • Virtual office hours
  • Weekend workshop ($200 value!)

Complete Book Set

  • Complete set of Roofing 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

 

Complete Package + Book Set

  • Business & Finance
      • In-class
      • Livestream
      • Watch On Demand
  • Trade Knowledge
      • Livestream
      • Watch On Demand
  • Watch On Demand 24/7
  • Unlimited online practice exams
  • Orientation
  • Virtual office hours
  • Weekend workshop ($200 value!)
  • Complete set of Roofing books needed to pass your exam

Call for individual program options

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!

Your Tuition To Become a Roofing Contractor in Florida Includes Everything You Need to Succeed!


One Year Unlimited Instruction

As a Gold Coast student, you can attend unlimited weekday evening classes and weekend 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 multiple 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.

Expanded Weekend Cram Workshops

Cram Workshops are offered in-class or via Livestream and include a complete reference book review, real-world practice problems, and tabbing and highlighting tips. Workshops are perfect for students just starting and those ready to sit for the exam. Tuition includes access to the 2-day Business and Finance Cram Workshops and 1-day Roofing Cram Workshops.

Roofing Contractor Florida Classroom Schedule


Becoming a licensed Roofing 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), Livestream Webinar
  • Wednesdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Lantana, North Miami and Livestream Webinar
  • Thursdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Doral (Spanish), Tamarac and Livestream Webinar
  • Fridays (4:00pm-6:30pm): Livestream Webinar

Part 2: Trade Knowledge:


(Last 2 weeks of every month)

  • Tuesdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Livestream Webinar
  • Wednesdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Livestream Webinar
  • Thursdays (6:30pm-9:00pm): Livestream Webinar

Interested in becoming a Florida specialty contractor?

Learn more by completing the form below:


Choose The Package That Is Right For You


Gold Coast School of Construction now offers 24/7 on demand flexible learning options to best fit your needs.

 

On Demand Package

  • Business & Finance
  • Trade Knowledge
  • Watch On Demand 24/7
  • Unlimited online practice exams
  • Orientation
  • Virtual office hours
  • Weekend workshop ($200 value!)
  • Watch On Demand 24/7

 

$795

Or 4-interest-free payments with

Complete Book Set

  • Complete set of Roofing 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
    • Your personalized toolbox

 

$1,799

Or 4-interest-free payments with

On Demand Package + Book Set

  • Business & Finance
  • Trade Knowledge
  • Watch On Demand 24/7
  • Unlimited online practice exams
  • Orientation
  • Virtual office hours
  • Weekend workshop ($200 value!)
  • Watch On Demand 24/7
  • Complete set of Roofing books needed to pass your exam

$2,400

Or 4-interest-free payments with

Interested in becoming a Florida specialty contractor?

Learn more by completing the form below:


License Requirements:


Roofing Contractor License Requirements In Florida:

In the state of Florida, becoming a licensed roofing contractor involves meeting the age, credit, and experience/education requirements before licensure will be granted.  If you have you any questions about our exam prep program, including the license requirements below, please call our helpful career counselors at 1-800-732-9140.

 

The following applies to all roofing 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 general 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.
    • Note: 3 years of any accredited college credits can be used in place of construction experience regardless of the subject matter/courses.

 

Important note about experience:

 

Experience does not have to be gained in Florida or even the USA so long as it can be verified and notarized by a State Certified Florida Licensed Roofing Contractor with an equal to or higher certification.

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

Climer-Campus
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
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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:  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 links:   Division 2 Contractor Books