California Licensing & Exam Hub

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1. 01

   How to Get an Electrician License in California

   Step-by-step guide to California electrician certification through the DIR. Covers the 8,000-hour requirement, PSI exam, fees, and 3-year renewal.

2. 02

   How to Get a Contractor License in California

   Step-by-step guide to the California contractor license: CSLB experience rules, the Law and Business exam, fees, bonds, insurance, and 2-year renewal.

3. 03

   How to Get an HVAC License in California

   How to get an HVAC license in California: the CSLB C-20 contractor path, EPA 608 certification, PSI exams, fees, and renewal. Free practice test included.

4. 04

   How to Get a Plumbing License in California

   How to get a plumbing license in California: the CSLB C-36 contractor route, experience rules, PSI exams, fees, and renewal. Free practice test included.

5. 05

   How to Get a Real Estate License in California

   How to get a California real estate license: DRE courses (135 hours), the salesperson exam, fees, fingerprints, and 4-year renewal with 45 hours of CE.

6. 06

   How to Get an Insurance License in California

   How to get a California insurance license: CDI application, the 12-hour ethics course, PSI exam, fees, and 24 hours of CE under the new AB 943 rules.

7. 07

   How to Get a Teaching Credential in California

   How to get a California teaching credential: CTC requirements, basic skills options beyond CBEST, CSET routes, fees, and 5-year Clear credential renewal.