Contractors State License Schools

I want to thank Peggy for ALL the help. My books for stolen from my truck and she did everything so that I could purchase them again for a lower cost. She answers any questions we have and also replies asap if she is away from her desk. Peggy also helped me majorly, when my application was sent back to me from the state board. I highly recommend Peggy as a advisor from the contractors school! Thanks Peggy

Today I called to obtain my contractor license and Craig Klivans was very informative and helpful. Answered all my questions and I got enrolled in school already for next week. If everything goes well I should get my contractors license in 90 days! That’s awesome:)

I am super grateful for Angie Ramdeholl! I was having a major communication issue with the school as she was able to step in after only 1 phone call and help me. She made me feel as though she really cared and I am so grateful. I was ready to write this school off but I feel differently now that I know I have Angie to help me in the future!

I had a great experience with Contractors State License Schools, specifically with Pegi Burdick. When I received my test date, I was surprised that it was only 2 ½ weeks away. I was unsure how to proceed. She made the process easy and made sure that I received my study materials ASAP. Because of her assistance, I was able to pass my General Contractor’s exams only 2 weeks after receiving the materials! Also — I took the crash course the weekend before — which was very helpful as well! I would recommend this company and Pegi to anyone who needs assistance with obtaining their license.

I am writing this review on behalf of my husband — who is /​was the student. He has taken two courses (his B License (GC) and his C-​36 (Plumbing)). He passed both tests on his first try and has now enrolled for his C-​10 (Electrical). I have worked closely with Elinor B on much of this and she has always been incredibly helpful. She was out sick last week and I had an urgent issue and she called me back from her personal cell phone to help — if that’s not amazing customer service, then I don’t know what is! When I was trying to get thru to one of the counselors at the Van Nuys location, I had entered the wrong extension and ended up with «Stanley» in a completely different location (Fresno or Sacramento?) and he also helped me without question. Everyone has always been very helpful and clearly their coursework is good as it has enabled by husband to pass both tests on his first try. I highly recommend CSLS.

Fellow knuckle heads out there,
Don’t make the same mistake I made. Things got tight, I allowed my B general contractor license to expire. Now I had to start over.
But my luck turned around as soon I picked up the phone and called Craig at Contractor state license schools. He told me what I needed to do, to get my license back into business. That was 9:00 am, before noon he had me signed up for classes the next night. My books ready the same day.
This will be my third license with the school. Thank you Craig, Tiffiny and company for treating us knuckle heads with the best damn service !
Cesar L.

This is the 3^rd time I am using CSLS. The first 2 times were for specific licenses and this time for my General-​B. Elinor Benhamo was the rep that I worked with to get me started and I must say that she was very professional and dedicated in getting me enrolled.
The courses that I previously took gave me all of the ammunition I needed to pass the state test with flying colors. I read a few of the negative reviews and can only come to one conclusion and that is they didn’t follow directions or they didn’t study the curriculum deeply enough. I would recommend CSLS to anyone that qualifies to get their contractors license.

Craig did a great job at letting me know exactly what I needed to do in order to get signed up and take care of my company. I’m glad that he was on my side.

I enrolled for the Home Study Course of the General B License and did not pass. I thought they had a very extensive online section with plenty of practice tests however MOST of the questions were NOT relevant to the current test. I don’t know when they last updated their material but the exams have changed SIGNIFICANTLY since CSLS updated their test questions
I did ALL of the test prep multiple times. I even emailed them to ask when they updated their materials. I do not doubt it was once valuable but as the current test is I found little value.
I was even more disappointed with the exchange and lack of feedback when contacting CSLS directly. They are great at selling their product but provide little support once you are in.

I just passed my contractor’s test! This school was extremely helpful in preparing me for the test. The material they provide is accurate and concise, the staff is available and knowledgeable and the classes provided me with good test taking experiences. Both the on-​line tests as well as the in-​class question and answer availability with the instructors gave me the confidence to succeed.. Peggy Burdick was fantastic in her guidance and advice. I was able to get on track and stay there in order to finish the course and pass the test. I highly recommend the Contractors State License School.

Extremely dis-​satisfied!
I was lied to, and coaxed into signing up for something that they knew I didn’t qualify for. They took my money, failed to «guide me» like they said they would, and told me to wait, because I have a year to complete the course. At month 10, I call to say I’ve competed the study material, only to be told I’m disqualified for not setting up an appointment for a test that they knew I didn’t have the experience for. I had several conversations about this with CK, and he assured me, it’s ok, we will deal with that when the time comes… Which I didn’t know meant disqualified from the program. They offered to reinstate me, for a fee.
Then he tried to tell me that they tried calling me 5 times, that’s a lie. Then he said that they send me mail warning me of my disqualification… No mail from them.
Oh, and as a side note, I found several WRONG answers in their material, I even went so far as to research to make sure that I had the right answer, yep, their material was wrong.
Bottom line, it’s a scam, don’t fall for it.

I want to take a moment to thank the complete staff that guided me through this process. Especially, I want to thank Lydia, who was always very attentive and ready to assist with any questions or guidance throughout this process. Highly recommend CSLB!

The best way I can describe this place and those who run it, from the top down is it is like a used car lot and the staff are used car sales people! They act as though they are desperate. They are annoying in that they hound you after you make contact asking for information. They called me every week for months. I never seemed to see the call coming in as it was during the business day and I was at work. If you have been around long enough you will recognize the words they use when answering ANY question you ask. They use evasive words and sentences and I found myself constantly interrupting the rep to say, that is not what I asked you, no you answered three of my questions with the same words. They kept saying, we have been in business for 30 years so we must be doing something right. I disagree. Used car sales people seem to have the tenacity to survive and in this case I am sure it isn’t because of the knowledge of the staff or the efficiency of the product. Stay away

Let me start off by saying that today I passed my contractor’s exam!
Now about CSLS. First I had kind of mixed feeling about this place, probably because they had one employee that wasn’t very pleasant. But she is gone now which means management actually cares about service and that’s good. Now Lydia is in front and she is great! And I mean she is awesome! She really takes care of the customers.
What to expect. If you are ready to get your contractor’s license, start at Contractors State License Board site, do your research and find out if you are eligible to become a contractor. Then choose your path. I guess the best way for many is to do the full in-​school preparation, well yeah it costs around a thousand but it’s investment in your business, it’s investment in you so it will recoup. I couldn’t do that so I chose a hard path and bought a home study package with CSLS. Now looking back I would probably do the full in-​school preparation instead. Why? Cuz you REALLY need to work on it to understand all this stuff. And there is a LOT of stuff. I spent so much time on Google that they think I work there). It is possible to learn and pass like that, look at me :) But I’m telling you it’s not easy. Do the full thing and save yourself some time and nerves.
Well enough words, I passed my exam got my bond today with CSLS and ready to build my business. You can do it too! Come see Lydia and good luck!

I own a pool business and ever since I got my contractors license through CSLS my company has excelled in so many ways, it has definitely opened new doors if it wasn’t for the help and the guidance of Don and Lolita it would of took me longer to accomplish my certification. Stop wasting time and give them a call to get certified and start making some real money.

Craig Klivans is going to scamming you guys. Don’t listen to whatever he’s saying… it’s a scammed. From Southern to Northern California. Watch out if you’re planning to take any classes for any license!

I was here with my brother he came to get a license and the staff here is very nice and helpful. Claudia was our counselor and she gave him a great deal and she was extremely knowledgeable. Thank you SO much CSLS.

I decided to get my general B Licence.
I called and was helped by Elinor Ben-​Hamo who was very kind and helpful.
When I went to enroll into the program I didn’t have to waite long before she came to see me. I got a warm welcome and kind service. I didn’t take my first class yet but so far everyone I talked to in that school was kind and helpful including Haruj in the front desk who helped me with my paperwork. I feel confident that they will give the tools to pass the test. Very happy that I chose to use there services

Pegi Burdick was very helpful at the 14 654 Victory Blvd. Van Nuys location. She has great attention to detail and follow up. I have gotten other licenses through the school.
Michael Drake
Mida Industries

If any of the people at the school give you a hard time just ask to speak to one of the executive directors. They are more then happy to assist you. The school is great and the teacher is very informative. I have finished 3 out of the four classes and Am feeling pretty confident I’ll pass.
Definitely recommend doing the in school classes because you will have a lot of questions that they can help you with.