top of page

How To Become
A General Contractor

How To Get Your Certified General Contractors CGC License Fast

Self-Paced Online Learning

​Course Access Includes The Following:

  • Book Review Modules & key areas for highlights

  • Quizzes for every book with dynamic question rotation

  • Flashcards & memory games for quick easy answers

  • Math Tutorials, accounting methods, & financial ratios

  • Unlimited Practice Exams with current questions

  • Get Instant Access Now, available on your schedule

  • Virtually Attend Classes Through GoogleMeet​

​​

 

Online Exam Prep
No Pass, No Pay

Our Licensed Instructors & Expert Staff Will Guide You Through This Process With Ease.

Florida Construction Academy is the premier school for aspiring construction professionals. With our team of licensed instructors and expert staff we provide high-quality education and training tailored to meet the needs of our students. We offer comprehensive test prep services, practice exams, and other resources to help you succeed in your quest for certifications and professional success. 

​​

Examination Information

Graduation Hat Throw

​We'll prepare you for three (3) of the hardest construction exams in the country.  These exams are open book.  Get our exam-ready books for fast navigation!
 

1.  Business & Finance Exam:  
       Every certified contractor in Florida has to pass the B&F exam.
       6hr:30mins   |   125 questions

'Trade Knowledge' Exams

      Contract Administration (The Office/Paperwork Exam)

Most important books: Contractors Manual & AIA Contract Documents

4hr:30mins  |   4mins per question

Construction workers working with blueprints

&

      Project Management (The Field Exam)

Most important books:  Building Code, OSHA, & Principles & Practices

4hr:30mins  |   4mins per question

2. 

3. 

  • General Contractor will see 65 questions on each trade knowledge exam.

  • Building Contractor will see 60 questions on each trade knowledge exam.

  • Residential Contractor will see 50 questions on each trade knowledge exam.​

General Contractor Book Set

​Complete Set of Mandatory Reference Books

Books are Tabbed for Quick Reference and Navigation.  Brand New, Current Editions used on the State Exam.  

  • Pre-Tabbed Options

  • Brand New Books

  • Current Editions

  • Complete Sets 

Florida Construction Academy
General Contractor Book Set
Free Shipping

Starting at

Trade Only

$1,695

Ships Free

Books 2026 v3.1 (1-1 ratio) Div1 (Wood grey) .jpg

*General Contractor, Building Contractor, & Residential Contractors use the exact same book set.

4 Things You Should Know

1). What's the Difference between the General & Building contractors license? 

CGC or CBC

Learn More Here:

2). General, Building, & Residential contractors use the same books on the trade examinations,

and have the same amount of time: 4hrs:30mins.

3).  What's the difference in the examinations?   

General Contractor will see 65 questions on each trade knowledge exam.

Building Contractor will see 60 questions on each trade knowledge exam.

Residential Contractor will see 50 questions on each trade knowledge exam.​

4). Should I take the Certified General Contractor (CGC) test even if I only qualify for CBC or CRC?

Yes, if you hold the CBC or CRC for 4 years without violations, you can Upgrade to CGC and are exempt for the 4 story commercial experience requirement.

Live Class with Licensed Instructors

We offer convenient live classes throughout Florida.  This is perfect for contractors trying to get a last minute cram class.  Learn from expert staff and licensed instructors.

Isometrics Teacher
No Pass, No Pay

  • Small Classes

  • Personalized Attention

  • Cutting Edge Curriculum

  • Licensed Instructors

Next Class Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton

(Disney Springs)

2305 Hotel Plaza

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Learn how to ace the Contractor Exams. We’ll teach you everything you need to know from the ground up. Our expert staff & licensed instructors can prepare you to pass your exams and succeed in your construction goals. We'll guide you every step of the way.

Private Tutoring

  • 1-on-1 training with a licensed contractor as your private instructor. 

  • Let someone who's successfully passed the exams teach you tips and tricks.

Looking for a private tutor to help you excel in your construction career? Look no further than our licensed instructors. Our one-on-one sessions are tailored to your specific needs and skill level, ensuring that you get the most out of each session. We're here to provide the support and guidance you need to succeed.

Instructor

Certified General Contractor

Online Self-paced Exam Prep

Online Training Platform for Florida Construction Academy , licensing professionals. Happy customers.

Most Popular

Online Course CGC Exam Prep

$69

69

Every month

Perfect for someone who wants to get licensed as fast as possible

Valid until canceled

Exam Preparation For CGC Exams:

  1. Contract Administration

  2. Project Management

  3. Business & Finance Exams

​

Full Online Access For 2 Months.

  • Book Review & Key Highlights

  • Tips, Tricks, & Strategies

  • Quizzes For Every Book

  • Flashcards & Memory Games

  • Math Tutorials & Accounting

  • ​Unlimited Practice Exams

  • Get Instant Access Now

​​​

CGC Book Set

Exam-Ready Books are Tabbed for Quick Reference and Fast Navigation.  All Books are Brand New, Current Editions used on the Florida General Contractors Exam. 

  • Pre-Tabbed Available

  • Brand New Books

  • Current Editions

  • Complete Sets 

Florida Construction Academy
General Contractor Book Set

Starting at
Trade Exams Only

$1,695

General Contractor Book Set 2025
Free Shipping

*General Contractor, Building Contractor, & Residential Contractors use the exact same book set.

Certified General Contractor
Online Self-paced Exam Prep

Books
Complete Exam-Ready Sets

Books 2025 v3.1 (1-1 ratio) Div1 2025 (Wood) .png
Exam-Ready Books
14 New References

Pre-tabbed options available
Tabs already installed

All current editions allowed into the exam

Exam Books For All CGC Exams:

  1. Contract Administration

  2. Project Management

  3. Business & Finance Exams

​​

​Books Allowed into the Exam Room:

  1. Contractor Manual

  2. Principles & Practices

  3. BCSI Building Components

  4. OSHA

  5. FBC Building Code

  6. ​FBC Existing Building Code

  7. FBC Accessibility

  8. FBC Residential

  9. FBC Energy Conservation

  10. Energy Efficient Building

  11. AIA A201

  12. AIA A401

  13. AIA A701

  14. Building Guide to Accounting

1780

$

Live Classes
In-person & Webinars

Class Picture _edited.jpg
Class & Webinar Led
by Licensed Instructors

Perfect for someone who learns best in-person and likes to ask a lot of questions

Beginer to Expert Course Level

495

$

Next Live Class:

​

Business & Finance
August 16th & 17th, 2025
Class times: 8am -5pm

Location:  DoubleTree by Hilton  (Disney Springs)
2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Day Parking is included.

Bring your books and a calculator. We'll supply everything else.

Online Training
Pay as you Go

Online Training Platform for Florida Construction Academy , licensing professionals. Happy customers.

Most Popular

Online Course CGC Exam Prep

$69

69

Every month

Perfect for someone who wants to get licensed as fast as possible

$69/month, Cancel at any time.


Exam Prep For all 3 CGC Exams:

  1. Contract Administration

  2. Project Management

  3. Business & Finance Exams

​

Full Online Exam Prep Access:

  • Book Review & Highlights

  • Tips, Tricks, & Strategies

  • Quizzes For Every Book

  • Flashcards & Memory Games

  • Math Tutorials & Accounting

  • ​Unlimited Practice Exams

  • Get Started Today!​​

Online Training
Valid for 1-year

Online Training Platform for Florida Construction Academy , licensing professionals. Happy customers.

Most Popular

Online Course CBC Exam Prep

$69

69

Every month

Perfect for someone who wants to get licensed as fast as possible.

Valid until canceled

Exam Preparation For CGC Exams:

  1. Contract Administration

  2. Project Management

  3. Business & Finance Exams

​

Full Online Access For 12 Months.

  • Book Review & Highlights

  • Tips, Tricks, & Strategies

  • Quizzes For Every Book

  • Flashcards & Memory Games

  • Math Tutorials & Accounting

  • ​Unlimited Practice Exams

  • Get Started Today!​​

Books
Complete Exam-Ready Sets

Books 2025 v3.1 (1-1 ratio) Div1 2025 (Wood) .png
Exam-Ready Books
14 New References

Pre-tabbed options available
Tabs already installed

All current editions allowed into the exam

Exam Books For All CGC Exams:

  1. Contract Administration

  2. Project Management

  3. Business & Finance Exams

​​

​Books Allowed into the Exam Room:

  1. Contractor Manual

  2. Principles & Practices

  3. BCSI Building Components

  4. OSHA

  5. FBC Building Code

  6. ​FBC Existing Building Code

  7. FBC Accessibility

  8. FBC Residential

  9. FBC Energy Conservation

  10. Energy Efficient Building

  11. AIA A201

  12. AIA A401

  13. AIA A701

  14. Building Guide to Accounting

1780

$

Live Classes
In-person & Webinars

Class Picture _edited.jpg
Led by a Licensed
Instructor

Perfect for someone who learns best in-person and likes to ask a lot of questions

Beginer to Expert Course Level

495

$

Business & Finance
August 16th & 17th, 2025
Class times: 8am -5pm

Location:  DoubleTree by Hilton  (Disney Springs)
2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Day Parking is included.

Bring your books and a calculator. We'll supply everything else.

Pick Your Perfect Exam Prep Plan

Maximize Your Prep - Use Every Tool!

Prepare with Confidence for the General Contractor License Exam.
Master the three essential exams required for certification:
✅ Business & Finance Exam – Build a strong foundation in financial management
✅ Contract Administration Exam – Learn the ins and outs of construction regulations
✅ Project Management Exam – Develop expertise in planning and execution

Training Packages up to 1 year

Full Online Access

Online Exam Prep Training Course

$695

695

​

​

​

Valid for 12 months

Contract Administration

Project Management

Business & Finance

Full Book Set Included

Book Complete Set (18) & Online Training

$2,945

2,945

​

​

​

Valid for 12 months

Best Value

Total Package - Everything you need

$3,230

3,230

​

​

​

Valid for 12 months

Pass Guarantee
Online Training

  • Full Online Access

    • Quizzes​

    • Flashcards

    • Math Lessons

    • Practice Exams

Books & Online Training

  • Full Set of Books  ($1,700 Value)

  • Full Set of Tabs  ($245 Value)

  • Full Online Access

    • Quizzes​

    • Flashcards

    • Math Lessons

    • Practice Exams

Books, Online & Live Classes

  • Live Classes w/ Instructors

  • Webinars of Live Classes

  • Full Set of Books  ($1,700 Value)

  • Full Set of Tabs  ($245 Value)

  • Full Online Access

    • Quizzes​

    • Flashcards

    • Math Lessons

    • Practice Exams

Contract Administration

Project Management

Business & Finance

Full Book Set with Tabs

Contract Administration

Project Management

Business & Finance

Full Book Set with Tabs

*Contract Administration, Project Management, and Business & Finance preparation courses are included.

Certified Building Contractor
Online Training Course for Exam Preparation

Online Training Platform for Florida Construction Academy , licensing professionals. Happy customers.

Most Popular

Online Course CBC Exam Prep

$69

69

Every month

​

Perfect for someone who wants to get licensed as fast as possible.

Full Online Course Access:

  • Book Review & Key Highlights

  • Concrete Training Modules

  • Quizzes For Every Book

  • Flashcards & Memory Games

  • Math Tutorials & Accounting

  • ​Unlimited Practice Exams

  • Get Instant Access Now

Exam Prep For All 3 CBC Exams:

  1. Project Management

  2. Contract Administration

  3. Business & Finance Exams

Select a 1-Year Package

Best Value

Online Exam Prep Training Course

$695

695

​

​

​

Valid for 12 months

Contract Administration

Project Management

Business & Finance

Full Online Access (with Books)

Book Complete Set (18) & Online Training

$2,945

2,945

​

​

​

Valid for 12 months

Contract Administration

Project Management

Business & Finance

Full Book Set with Tabs

Best Value

Total Package - Everything you need

$3,230

3,230

​

​

​

Valid for 12 months

No Pass, No Pay
Online Training

  • Full Online Access

    • Quizzes​

    • Flashcards

    • Math Lessons

    • Practice Exams

Books & Online

  • Full Set of Books  ($1,700 Value)

  • Full Set of Tabs  ($245 Value)

  • Full Online Access

    • Quizzes​

    • Flashcards

    • Math Lessons

    • Practice Exams

Books, Online & Live Class

Contract Administration

Project Management

Business & Finance

Full Book Set with Tabs

  • Live Classes w/ Instructors

  • Webinars of Live Classes

  • Full Set of Books  ($1,700 Value)

  • Full Set of Tabs  ($245 Value)

  • Full Online Access

    • Quizzes​

    • Flashcards

    • Math Lessons

    • Practice Exams

No Pass, No Pay

*Contract Administration, Project Management, and Business & Finance preparation online courses are included.

Private Tutoring

  • 1-on-1 training with a licensed contractor as your private instructor. 

  • Let someone who's successfully passed the exams teach you tips and tricks.

Looking for a private tutor to help you excel in your construction career? Look no further than our licensed instructors. Our one-on-one sessions are tailored to your specific needs and skill level, ensuring that you get the most out of each session. We're here to provide the support and guidance you need to succeed.

Instructor

General Contractor
Exam Preparation

Pass your exams

Get your state-wide Certified General Contractor 
CGC license fast with our comprehensive online training courses, built by licensed contractors. Get the knowledge and skills you need to succeed on the state contractors exam, all from the comfort of your own home. 

Construction Management
bottom of page