4 Mistakes That Can Keep You From Becoming a Licensed Contractor

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Although there are dozens of reasons to become a licensed contractor in California – and improve your income and lifestyle as a result – it’s a dream that a lot of otherwise-qualified construction professionals will never reach. It’s one thing to have the goal and another thing to turn it into a reality.

The biggest mistakes are easy to avoid when you’re watching out for them, though. With that in mind, here are four mistakes that can keep you from becoming a licensed contractor:

1. Trying to rush through the studying process. Sometimes, prospective contractors get so wrapped up in the excitement of launching a new business that they rush through the study process too quickly and make it harder than it needs to be. While we do offer crash courses and other quick study tools, using them as a review after you’ve taken a more gradual learning approach makes things a lot easier.

2. Ignoring your limitations as a student. A lot of construction professionals come to us needing help with their basic math skills, or struggling with English as a second language. By helping them with topic-specific reviews, or classes in Spanish, we can work around any limitations they might have. You don’t need a great academic record to succeed as a contractor, just the right school to help you.

3. Letting testing-day nerves get you. At CSLS, we use a lot of review sessions and computerized practice exams to ensure our students will feel completely confident on testing day. The best way to beat your nerves is through lots of preparation, so let us help you plan to succeed.

4. Choosing the wrong school. Studying for your licensed contractors exam can be fun, easy, and convenient or expensive, difficult, and time-consuming. Choosing the right school makes everything simpler, and our 99.9% first-time passing rate for students says it all.

Don’t let something small keep you from reaching your dream of being a self-employed business owner and taking part in the growing California construction industry. Contact CSLS today and let our team of admissions representatives give you options you can use to plan your future.