Florida Contractors License School

Pass your Florida contractors licensing exams on the first try with Gold Coast!

Gold Coast has been preparing students for successful careers since 1970. You will receive the guidance of industry experienced instructors who are dedicated to your success. If you are thinking about getting your contractor license, or are enhancing your existing license with continuing education and industry training, the Gold Coast School of Construction offers the courses that you need to do so.

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Florida Contractors License School

Pass your Florida contractors licensing exams on the first try with Gold Coast!

Gold Coast has been preparing students for successful careers since 1970. You will receive the guidance of industry experienced instructors who are dedicated to your success. If you are thinking about getting your contractor license, or are enhancing your existing license with continuing education and industry training, the Gold Coast School of Construction offers the courses that you need to do so.

Select Your Education Goal:

Why Gold Coast Schools?

When it comes to preparing to pass the Florida Contractor state exams, no one makes it easier than Gold Coast Schools! The Gold Coast curriculum is an in-depth review of all state examination topics giving you the knowledge and confidence needed to get your Contractors license.

Tuition Valid for 1 Year

Enrolled students have access to our course, materials, and support for 1 year, giving plenty of time to prepare to get your license.

Multiple Practice Exams

Both our classroom and online options offer a large variety of practice questions to further prepare you for the actual Contractor state licensing exam.

Multiple Locations

Gold Coast is the only school that offers you the opportunity to attend classes at any, or all, of our locations. This enables you to prepare faster and have access to numerous industry experienced instructors.

Highly Experienced Instructors

Our instructors are licensed practicing professionals including Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, and OSHA trainers who care about your success.

Updated Material

Our materials are continuously updated to reflect Contractor exam and code changes and are direct, yet simple to understand.

Dedicated Staff

Our career counselors and instructors are there for you every step of the way. We are here to answer questions and guide you through the licensing process.

Application Assistance Services from Contractor Licensing Specialists

Gold Coast School of Construction has partnered with Contractor Training Center (our national division) to offer three core Application Assistance Services.

Start-Up Application Consultation

As your partners in this process, we aim to connect you with our experts and provide the resources you need to efficiently and confidently obtain your license.

$79

Contractor License Application Processing Service

With help from dedicated state licensing specialists, pave a clear path to licensing submission.

$979

Get Your License at the Best Florida Contractors License School

If you are looking to get your contractor's license Gold Coast has the courses to help you achieve your goal.

General Contractor

Division I (Unlimited building capabilities)

Unlimited building capabilities.

Building Contractor

Division I (Unlimited building capabilities)

Building capabilities of commercial or residential up to 3 stories, and unlimited attached residential buildings.

Residential Contractor

Division I (Unlimited building capabilities)

Building capabilities up to 2 stories, residential only, up to a tri-plex.

Electrical Contractor

Division I

Our materials cover all license areas, including statewide certified and jurisdiction-specific registered contractors, ensuring you master the essentials for residential electrical work, utility lines, and advanced alarm systems.

Air Conditioning Contractor

Division II

  • Mechanical A/C – qualified to work on medical gas, fuel gas, and A/C units over 25 tons cooling.
  • A/C – (A) Contractor – qualified to work on units over 25 tons cooling, and over 500,000 BTU heating.
  • A/C- (B) Contractor – qualified to work on units up to 25 tons cooling, and up to 500,000 BTU heating.

Roofing Contractor

Division II

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.

Plumbing Contractor

Division II

Becoming a licensed Plumbing 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.

Pool and Spa Contractor

Division II

  • State Certified Pool Contractor  (Residential or Commercial)
  • State Certified Pool Service Contractor (Residential or Commercial)

Renew Your Florida Contractor License

Gold Coast makes it easy to renew your contractor license! We offer State Certified, County, and many more license renewal courses.

State Certified Contractor CE

  • CILB – Construction Industry Licensing Board
  • ECLB – Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
  • BCAIB – Building Inspectors And Plans Examiners
  • FBAID- Florida Architect & Interior Design
  • Home Inspector

County Contractor CE

  • Miami Dade County
  • Broward County
  • Palm Beach County

Additional CE Courses

  • Mold Continuing Education
  • Financial Responsibility & Stability in Construction
  • Financial Management

Contractor Industry Training

Gold Coast offers you the courses needed to add onto your contractor license to increase your licenses' success.

Building Inspector

The Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board require Municipal Building Inspectors to become licensed by passing an intensive 2-day exam.

Home Inspector

Any individual that is looking to obtain a Florida Home Inspector license is required to complete and pass a 120 hour DBPR approved pre-licensing course.

Plan Reading

Held over two consecutive days, this workshop advances the skills of both novice and veteran contractors in reading and estimating an architectural set of plans.

Hurricane Wind Mitigation

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn extra income using your existing Contractor and/or Home Inspector license.

Bidding & Estimating

Held over two consecutive days, this course is designed for new contractors as an introduction to construction bidding and estimating, as well as for experienced contractors who are looking to fine tune those skills.

Florida Contractors Exam Prep

Gold Coast offers you the exam prep tools needed to succeed on your contractor exams.

Contractor Exam Prep Workshops

An intensive hands on review that is instructor led and focused on condensing the material into 2 days of exam prep.

Online Practice Exam Simulators

Practice taking unlimited sample exams designed to mirror the type of questions you will see on your state exam.

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