CSLB Quick Facts

License required for jobs over
$1,000
Minimum contractor bond
$25,000
Journey-level experience
4 years
Current exam passing scores
School-observed: 65% for Law & Business and 63% to 71% for trade exams; CSLB does not publish fixed passing scores

The CSLB oversees 46 contractor classifications in California.

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Crash Course Exam Prep Program

Focused, accelerated exam prep for experienced tradespeople who know their craft and need targeted review on Law & Business and trade math. In-school or online, in English or Spanish.

$495.00

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What's Included in the Crash Course

Intensive Review

  • Full-Day L&B Review, General Knowledge deep dive (in-school or online)
  • Interactive Trade Math (30-Day Access)

Study Materials

  • Online Law & Business materials, full digital access
  • Online Trade-Specific materials, for your classification
  • Online L&B Audio, study on the go
  • Health & Safety + Math Review Videos

Practice Exams

  • L&B Practice Exams (30-Day Access)
  • Trade-Specific Practice Exams (30-Day Access)

Services & Support

  • Unlimited school access, 25 California locations
  • Dedicated student support
  • State Application Review

Who Is This For?

The Crash Course Is Right for You If...

  • You already have strong trade knowledge and just need the L&B review
  • You're on a tight timeline and need to get exam-ready fast
  • You want a fast, focused single-day review but don't need weekly classes
  • You're adding a classification and already passed L&B once - just need the trade review

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The All-Inclusive Program adds 4 L&B classes, test-taking skills, 30-day trade math, 6-month practice exam access, and an exclusive 50% bond fee discount.

$1,195.00 $2,500
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The Money-Back Guarantee

99% of our students pass their CSLB exam on the first try. If you finish the Crash Course Program, follow every step, and still don't pass, we pay your CSLB retake fees (up to 3 times in 12 months). After a third miss, you can ask for a refund of your tuition, less a restocking fee of up to 25% (not more than $295).

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Since 1985

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What's Included

  • Full-Day L&B Review (in-school or online)
  • Interactive Trade Math (30-Day Access)
  • Online L&B + Trade-Specific materials
  • Online L&B Audio lessons
  • Health & Safety + Math Review videos
  • L&B + Trade practice exams (30-Day Access)
  • Unlimited access at all CA school locations
  • Dedicated student support
  • State Application Review
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