Our Program
Our program is tailored to prepare construction workers for the Law & Business and Trade exams (see the list of trades) administered by the California Contractors State License Board. We offer a comprehensive curriculum, guided by experienced instructors in a supportive learning atmosphere. Key areas of focus include contractor’s license law, blueprint reading, construction management, project estimation, safety practices, and more. We facilitate live online lessons, supply study materials, administer practice exams, and use online platforms to enrich the learning experience and mimic actual exam conditions. Beyond exam preparation, our program emphasizes the cultivation of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
Law and Business Section
Business Organization:
- Company organization
- Project organization
Business Finances
- Cash management
- Budget and planning
- Taxes
- Financial reporting
Employment Requirements
- Employment regulations
- Evaluation and record-keeping
- Payroll
Bonds, Insurance, and Liens
- Bonds
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Liens and other remedies
- Other insurance
Contract Requirements and Execution
- Bidding
- Cost control
- Contracts
- Payments
Licensing Requirements
- Business license
- Contractors license
- Activity regulation
Safety
- Training and reporting requirements
- General safety
- Hazardous/unknown materials
Public Works
- Prevailing wage requirements
- Bonding requirements
- Insurance requirements
Construction Trade* Section
Planning and Estimating:
- Project planning
- Estimating
- Estimate project costs and prepare proposals
- Calculations
Math for Contractors:
- Formulas
- Areas
- Cubic units
Blueprint Reading:
- Specifications
- Symbols
- Drawings
- How to use the scale
Safety:
- Cal / OSHA requirements
- EPA and AQMD regulations
- Asbestos and environmental hazards
- Identification of job site hazards
- Safe work practices
Law and Business Section
Business Organization:
- Company organization
- Project organization
Business Finances
- Cash management
- Budget and planning
- Taxes
- Financial reporting
Employment Requirements
- Employment regulations
- Evaluation and record-keeping
- Payroll
Bonds, Insurance, and Liens
- Bonds
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Liens and other remedies
- Other insurance
Contract Requirements and Execution
- Bidding
- Cost control
- Contracts
- Payments
Licensing Requirements
- Business license
- Contractors license
- Activity regulation
Safety
- Training and reporting requirements
- General safety
- Hazardous/unknown materials
Public Works
- Prevailing wage requirements
- Bonding requirements
- Insurance requirements
Construction Trade* Section
Planning and Estimating:
- Project planning
- Estimating
- Estimate project costs and prepare proposals
- Calculations
Math for Contractors:
- Formulas
- Areas
- Cubic units
Blueprint Reading:
- Specifications
- Symbols
- Drawings
- How to use the scale
Safety:
- Cal / OSHA requirements
- EPA and AQMD regulations
- Asbestos and environmental hazards
- Identification of job site hazards
- Safe work practices