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Syllabus & study guides

General B course contents and study guides

The General B course page shows the current published trade questions, shared California Law & Business questions, lessons and modules included in your purchase. The guides below are supplementary reading, not the paid course inventory.

Supplementary study topics

California Law & Business

Study topics include B&P Code, contracts, licensing, and permits. Confirm your exam requirements directly with CSLB.

Study topic 01

Business Law

California licensing, B&P Code, and small-business compliance.

Study topic 02

Contracts

Home-improvement contracts, down-payment rules, change orders.

Study topic 15

Permit Requirements

What requires a permit, what doesn't, and timelines.

Business & Planning

How to run a compliant, profitable contracting business in California.

Study topic 03

Project Management

Scheduling, critical path, subcontractor coordination.

Study topic 05

Planning

Site planning, plan reading, permits, and approvals.

Study topic 06

Estimating

Take-offs, unit pricing, markups, bid strategy.

Trade Knowledge

Supplementary reading on codes, materials, and construction methods. Check the current CSLB outline for your classification.

Study topic 07

Concrete

Mix design, formwork, reinforcement, placement.

Study topic 08

Masonry

Brick, block, mortar, and seismic detailing.

Study topic 09

Carpentry

Framing, sheathing, fasteners, and rough finishes.

Study topic 10

Roofing

Underlayment, shingles, flashing, slope math.

Study topic 11

Electrical Basics

Circuits, panels, grounding for the General B exam.

Study topic 12

Plumbing Basics

Supply, DWV, venting, and fixtures overview.

Field Operations

Reading on construction math, jobsite coordination, permits, and inspections.

Study topic 04

Jobsite Safety

Cal/OSHA standards, PPE, fall protection, and reporting.

Study topic 13

Construction Math

Areas, volumes, slopes, conversions, and ratios.

Study topic 14

Jobsite Management

Crew leadership, daily logs, materials handling.

Study topic 16

Inspections

How to pass inspections the first time.

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$200 one time or two monthly payments of $100 ($200 total) for General B plus shared California Law & Business. Refund requests must be within 14 days with less than 25% completed. The pass commitment provides extra study access for qualifying students, not a guaranteed exam result.