Best CSLB Exam Study Materials

Free Official Resources

• CSLB study guides for Law and Business and every trade, in English and Spanish
• California Contractors License Law and Reference Book, viewable on CSLB’s website
• California Employer’s Guide (DE 44) from EDD
• IRS Publication 15, Employer’s Tax Guide
• Public Works Manual from the Department of Industrial Relations
• Cal/OSHA safety orders on the DIR website
• California code books, viewable online through the Building Standards Commission

Reference Books to Consider

• Your trade’s code books, in the editions listed in your study guide
• NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management
• The construction methods books your trade study guide recommends

What to Look for in a Prep Course

• Material updated to the current CSLB study guides
• A large bank of practice questions with explanations
• Coverage of both Law and Business and your specific trade
• Live help from instructors when you get stuck
• Classes in your preferred language
• Help with the CSLB application

A Note on Schools

CSLB states that no school or application service is affiliated with or an agent of CSLB. Be cautious of anyone who promises a guaranteed pass or claims to have real exam questions; sharing exam content violates exam security rules.

CSLP Study Materials

CSLP has prepared California contractors for their CSLB exams since 2013. Our courses include help with your CSLB application, online law and trade books with practice questions and weekly live classes in English and Spanish, from $595. Compare course options.

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