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Join the California Contractor License Institute, your dedicated test preparation service for aspiring contractors in California. Our online courses and resources are tailored to help you pass the CSLB licensing exam effortlessly. Gain the expertise and confidence to excel in the B-2 Residential Remodeling and other contractor classifications, making your journey to becoming a licensed contractor stress-free and successful. Enroll now to take the first step towards your contracting career!

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Course Curriculum

10 Chapters · 139 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1 – Orientation & Licensing Roadmap

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      Section 1: Welcome & Understanding the B-2 License

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: The Licensing Journey – From Application to Active License

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      Quiz 2

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      B-2 Residential Remodeling Contractor License Trade Examination

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      B-2 Residential Remodeling Contractor License Law & Business Examination

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      Section 3: Building a Study Plan for Exam Success

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: CSLB Notifications – Acknowledgment Letters Explained

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Scheduling Your Exams and Preparing for Test Day

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      Quiz 5

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      Section 6: After You Pass – Bonds, Insurance, and License Activation

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      Quiz 6

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    Module 2 – Setting Up Your Business & Application Process

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      Section 1: Choosing a Business Structure for Your Contracting Company

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Completing the CSLB License Application

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Documenting Experience Properly for CSLB Approval

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Selecting and Preparing a Qualifier to Verify Experience

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Avoiding Common Application Mistakes

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      Quiz 5

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    Module 3 – Construction Math Essentials

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      Section 1: The Role of Math in Estimating and Planning Projects

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Measurement Basics, Conversions, and Abbreviations

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Reading Scales and Interpreting Dimensions

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Calculating Areas, Volumes, and Irregular Shapes

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Board Feet and Lumber Estimations

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      Quiz 5

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      Section 6: Roof Pitch, Slopes, and Diagonal Measurements

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      Quiz 6

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      Section 7: Mixed Practice Problems for Exam Preparation

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      Quiz 7

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    Module 4 – Law, Business & Safety Standards

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      Section 1: Contractor Laws and CSLB Rules Explained

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Safety Compliance and Cal/OSHA Essentials

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Injury Prevention, Ladders, Scaffolding, and Fall Protection

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Electrical Hazards, Fire Safety, and Proper PPE

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Permit Management and Accurate Recordkeeping

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      Quiz 5

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      Section 6: Business Organization and Financial Management

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      Quiz 6

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      Section 7: Hiring, Subcontractor Rules, and Employment Law Basics

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      Quiz 7

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      Section 8: Insurance, Bonds, and Mechanic’s Liens

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      Quiz 8

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      Section 9: Contracts, Change Orders, and Legal Obligations

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      Quiz 9

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    Module 5 – Core Construction Knowledge for Remodelers

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      Section 1: Site Preparation, Earthwork, and Leveling Basics

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Recognizing Structural Elements and Staying Within B-2 Limits

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Small-Scale Concrete Work for Remodeling Projects

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Plumbing Fixture Replacement and Code Compliance

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Electrical Fixture Installation and GFCI/AFCI Protection

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      Quiz 5

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      Section 6: Basic HVAC Knowledge – Fans, Filters, Return Air Grills

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      Quiz 6

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      Section 7: Windows, Doors, and Energy-Efficient Installations

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      Quiz 7

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      Section 8: Interior Wall Construction, Drywall, and Trim Carpentry

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      Quiz 8

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      Section 9: Flooring and Stair Installation Techniques

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      Quiz 9

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      Section 10: Insulation Types, Installation, and Energy Standards

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      Quiz 10

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      Section 11: Cabinetry, Countertops, and Backsplash Methods

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      Quiz 11

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      Section 12: Interior Painting, Staining, and CALGreen Material Requirements

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      Quiz 12

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      Section 13: Fireplace and Mantel Remodeling Considerations

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      Quiz 13

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      Section 14: Exterior Repairs – Roof Patching, Siding, Stucco, and Paint

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      Quiz 14

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    Module 6 – California Building Codes and Title 24 Essentials

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      Section 1: Introduction to California Building Standards Code

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Title 24 Part 6 – Energy Efficiency Rules for Remodelers

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Title 24 Part 11 – Green Building Requirements and Low-VOC Products

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Accessibility Standards for Residential Remodeling Projects

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Plan Reviews, Permitting, and Inspection Procedures

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      Quiz 5

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    Module 7 – Planning, Estimating & Project Coordination

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      Section 1: Defining Project Scope and Identifying Needed Trades

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Reading Blueprints and Specifications Accurately

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Detecting Design Errors Before They Cost You Money

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Coordinating Trades and Scheduling Work Effectively

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Estimating Labor, Materials, and Equipment Costs

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      Quiz 5

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      Section 6: Markups, Profit Margins, and Competitive Bidding

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      Quiz 6

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      Section 7: Practice Estimating Problems for Exam Readiness

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      Quiz 7

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    Module 8 – Jobsite Safety and Hazard Management

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      Section 1: Developing a Safety Plan (IIPP Requirements)

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: Safe Demolition and Dust Control Practices

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: Handling Hazardous Materials (Lead and Asbestos Awareness)

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Emergency Procedures, Reporting, and Cal/OSHA Compliance

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      Quiz 4

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    Module 9 – Exam Readiness & Mock Tests

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      Section 1: Test-Taking Strategies and Time Management

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      Quiz 1

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      Section 2: High-Frequency Law & Business Exam Topics

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      Quiz 2

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      Section 3: High-Frequency B-2 Trade Exam Topics

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      Quiz 3

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      Section 4: Sample Exam Questions with Detailed Answers – Law & Business

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      Quiz 4

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      Section 5: Sample Exam Questions with Detailed Answers – B-2 Trade

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      Quiz 5

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      Section 6: Congratulations & Next Steps

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    Practice Exams

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      B2 Law and Business Exam 1

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      B2 Law and Business Exam 2

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      B2 Law and Business Exam 3

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      B2 Law and Business Exam 4

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      B2 Law and Business Exam 5

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      B2 Law and Business Exam 6

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      B2 Trades Exam 1

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      B2 Trades Exam 2

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      B2 Trades Exam 3

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      B2 Trades Exam 4

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      B2 Trades Exam 5

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      B2 Trades Exam 6

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