Pass the California Contractor Law & Business exam the first time
Every California contractor — across all 40+ classifications — must pass the Law & Business exam. One focused course covers all of it with 40 lessons, quizzes, flashcards, and full-length mock exams.
Built for busy contractors who need to pass, not to study forever
Exam-aligned lessons
Short, plain-English lessons mapped to the Law & Business content outline — no filler.
Realistic mock exams
Timed, full-length practice exams that mirror the real testing experience and pressure.
Track your readiness
See exactly which domains you have mastered and where to focus before test day.
Everything on the Law & Business exam, in eight focused modules
Licensing & CSLB Fundamentals
The agency, classifications, qualifiers, and duties that keep a California contractor license valid.
- The role of the CSLB
- License classifications A, B, and C
- Qualifying individuals and RMOs/RMEs
- When a license is required
- License numbers, advertising, and bonds
Business Organization
Choosing, forming, and maintaining the entity that actually holds the contractor license.
- Sole proprietorships and partnerships
- Corporations and LLCs
- Business planning and permits
- Licensing across business entities
- Changing your business structure
Financial Management
Turning project activity into reliable prices, cash decisions, and records.
- Reading financial statements
- Job costing fundamentals
- Cash flow and working capital
- Estimating and bidding
- Business and payroll taxes
Employment Requirements
Classifying, paying, hiring, and managing California workers lawfully.
- Employee vs. independent contractor
- Wages, overtime, and payroll
- Hiring and recordkeeping
- Discrimination and workplace rights
- Payroll tax obligations
Insurance, Bonds & Liens
Financial protection, employee coverage, notices, and payment remedies.
- Contractor bonds explained
- Workers’ compensation insurance
- General liability coverage
- Preliminary notices
- Mechanics liens and stop payment notices
Contracts & Project Management
Clear agreements, lawful payment, documented change, and disciplined delivery.
- Home improvement contract rules
- Down payments and progress payments
- Change orders and documentation
- Contract cancellation rights
- Project scheduling and controls
Safety & Public Works
Employer safety systems and the special compliance environment of public work.
- Cal/OSHA responsibilities
- Injury and illness prevention
- Reporting serious injuries
- Public works fundamentals
- Prevailing wage basics
Final Review & Exam Readiness
Integrated recall, scenario judgment, and a controlled test-day process.
- High-frequency law topics
- High-frequency business topics
- Common exam traps
- Test-day strategy
- Your final readiness check
Contractors trust the academy to get exam-ready fast
“The mock exams felt just like the real thing. I walked in calm and passed on my first attempt.”
“Plain-English lessons made the business and law sections finally click. Worth far more than the price.”
“I studied on my phone between jobs. The progress tracker told me exactly when I was ready.”
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