Pass the Florida GC Exam. First try.
I passed the CGC exam and built the course I wish I'd had. Three exam parts, 70% to pass each one, and I'm $300+ less than the big-name schools.
Here's the thing about this exam.
Half of first-time takers fail. Not because they don't know construction — because they didn't know what to study or how to use their time.
The exam is open-book. That tricks people into thinking they don't need to prep. They're wrong. Open-book means you need to know exactly where to find every answer, fast. You've got roughly two minutes per question. I learned that the hard way during my own prep.
- 1 Running out of time — the #1 reason people fail
- 2 Treating "open book" as "no study needed"
- 3 Underestimating Business & Finance
- 4 Poor book organization — untabbed, unhighlighted
- 5 Not using practice exams under real conditions
- 6 Changing answers and second-guessing
The Exam at a Glance
All three parts required within a four-year window
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What You Get
Everything you need to pass. Nothing you don't.
Video lessons for all three parts
Clear, structured walkthroughs of every exam topic. I built these around how the exam actually tests you — not a textbook lecture.
300+ practice questions
With explanations for every answer — right and wrong. I designed them to match exam format, difficulty, and time pressure.
Book tabbing & highlighting guide
The exam is open-book, but only if you can find things fast. I'll show you exactly how to organize your references.
Math walkthroughs
Financial ratios, estimating problems, lien calculations — step by step. I don't skip the hard parts.
Self-paced, on-demand
Study when you can. No classroom schedule, no commute. I built this for working adults who can't take a week off to sit in a seminar.
Exam strategy coaching
The three-pass method, time management, when to guess vs. look up. The tactics that separate passing from failing.
Built for You If…
First-time test taker
You're applying for your Florida CGC license and want a clear, modern path to passing. I'll tell you exactly what to study and how to approach it.
Retaking the exam
You've taken it before and didn't pass. The practice questions and targeted video explanations help you find and fix the weak spots.
Working full-time
You can only study nights or weekends. Everything is on-demand — study for 20 minutes or two hours, whenever you have time.
Be one of my first 20 students.
I'm building the modern alternative to $800+ prep courses. Right now, I'm looking for 20 motivated candidates to go through the Complete Exam Prep course, give me honest feedback, and become my first success stories.
What you get
- ✓ Full video course — all three exam parts
- ✓ 300+ practice questions with answer explanations
- ✓ Book tabbing & highlighting guide
- ✓ Math walkthrough videos
- ✓ Exam strategy coaching (three-pass method)
- ✓ 6-month access
- ✓ Pass guarantee
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Only 20 spots. In exchange for honest feedback and a testimonial if you pass. Complete the course and don't pass? I'll refund you or extend your access — your call.
Who built this?
Short version: someone who just went through the same process you're about to start.
I took the Florida CGC exam, passed, and immediately thought: the prep options out there are outdated, overpriced, and built for a different era. Most of the big-name courses were founded in the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Their websites look like it. Their prices definitely reflect it — $795 to $1,300 for a single course.
I built Florida Contractor Prep because I wanted to create the course I wish I'd had. Modern, online, self-paced, and priced so it's not a gamble on top of all the other costs you're already carrying to get licensed. The total cost to get your CGC runs $1,500–$2,500 by the time you've paid for books, exam fees, fingerprinting, and the license application. Your prep shouldn't be the biggest line item on that list.
This isn't a side project by a publishing company. It's built by one person who knows what's on this exam because I sat for it — and I update the material when the exam changes.
Questions I Get a Lot
About half of first-time takers fail. Business & Finance alone has a 47–55% fail rate. It's not impossible — but it's not something you can walk into cold. The people who pass are the ones who prepared with the right material and practiced under real conditions.
Open-book means you can bring your reference books. It doesn't mean you'll have time to look everything up. You've got roughly two minutes per question. If you don't know where to find answers fast, you'll run out of time. That's the #1 reason people fail.
Most competitors charge $795–$1,300. Many were built in the 1990s and haven't meaningfully updated their approach. I'm online-first, self-paced, and I recently went through the entire exam process myself. You're getting a modern course at roughly half the price.
The Complete Exam Prep course includes six months of access. That's plenty of time — most people study for eight to 12 weeks.
You're covered by the pass guarantee. Complete the course, attempt the exam, and if you don't pass, you get a refund or another six months of access — your choice.
Yes — the DBPR requires specific reference books for the exam. I'll tell you exactly which ones you need and how to organize them. I'm also working on pre-tabbed, pre-highlighted book packages as an add-on. More on that soon.
Todavía no, pero viene en camino. El examen del DBPR se ofrece en español, y un curso de preparación en español es una de mis prioridades principales. Si quieres que te avisemos cuando esté disponible, regístrate arriba para recibir el planificador de estudio gratis — te mantenemos informado.
Right now, the only way to access the course is through my beta program. I'm offering the first 20 students the full Complete Exam Prep course for $97 (it'll be $497 at full launch). In exchange, I ask for honest feedback on the material and a testimonial if you pass. It's how I'm building my first round of success stories — and it's the best deal you'll get on this course.
Free Resources
Everything you need to know before you start studying — and while you do.
Why People Fail the Florida Business and Finance Exam
Between 47% and 55% of first-time candidates fail B&F. Here are the five reasons why — and how to avoid each one.
What to Study Differently the Second Time
Don't restart from scratch. A surgical retake plan that fixes the specific gap that cost you the points.
The 21-Day Retake Window: How to Use It Right
A day-by-day plan for the mandatory three-week wait between attempts — from diagnosis to retake day.
How to Become a General Contractor in Florida (2026 Step-by-Step)
Eligibility, application, exam, costs, and timeline — the full picture in one place.
How to Pass Business & Finance on the Florida GC Exam
The hardest section has a 47–55% first-time fail rate. Here's the study strategy that works.
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Florida GC License? (2026 Breakdown)
Every fee, line by line — application, exam, books, prep, and the costs most people miss.
Is a General Contractor License Worth It?
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