#1 Choice in Contractor License Education

All courses are builder-friendly and priced low. Students are telling us we provide "the best programs out there".

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Lead Paint RRP Courses now offered in
Alabama, Indiana, Michigan,
Ohio and Texas  Click on State.

MICHIGAN
60-hour Pre-Licensing Courses:
• In 40 Michigan cities.
• $599 includes course materials, FREE online State
   exam prep course and Certificates of Completion.
• Lowest price available.
• 99% State Exam pass rate.
• Approved State Wide for No Worker Left Behind funding.

8-Hour Lead Paint Renovation (RRP).
EPA Approval #NAT-RV-I-19167-1-EN.
Continued Education Courses
• Approved by the State of Michigan.
• Approval #364-AP279.
• Only $59 and you are NOT required to buy the code book
   for our course.


GEORGIA

Residential Contractor, Residential-Light Commercial and General Contractor exam course. $139 includes: Business/Law and Trades. Money back guarantee

MINNESOTA

Building Contractor/Remodeler License online exam prep course.  $139 includes Business/Law and Trades.  Money back guarantee

WISCONSIN

12-hour Initial Dwelling Contractor Courses and Dwelling Contractor CE courses.
Approved by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.   Fulfills the 12-hour requirement.
TENNESSEE

Residential Builders/Small Commercial License online exam prep.
Only $139 and includes both parts of the exam: Business/Law and Trades.

VIRGINIA

8-hour Basic Business Course and A/B Contractor Exam Prep Course.
Approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Fulfills 8-hour requirement and prepares you for the State exam.
MARYLAND

Home Improvement Contractor online exam prep course.
$139 includes the Business and Project Management book. Money back guarantee.


All online courses come with complete hardcopy at no additional charge.

We prepare thousands of students each year to pass licensing exams and fulfill education requirement certifications. Our builder-friendly programs are so effective, WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL PASS OR WE WILL REFUND YOUR ENTIRE TUITION (with the exception of Tennessee and Michigan. We do guarantee your satisfaction.).

Our course material and online content is fast and easy to use. You are guided through each step, making it perfect for everyone, even contractors who have not been to school in years. The information is always the most up up-to-date available, which is why our passing rate is 99%.

Toll free "ask the instructor" phone number available during all business hours.

A hardcopy of study materials automatically comes with every online course, at no additional charge.

We are continually researching and upgrading our training materials to make sure we provide the most up-to-date and accurate information on all subjects covered. In fact, the hardcopy of our materials are in a convenient 3-ring binder format that is printed weekly in order to include new information immediately. Sample quizzes are included throughout the training materials in order to train you to take the exam while you are studying.


Our Team
Our dynamic team of instructors have combined construction experience of over 100 years and over 30 of years teaching Builders License Education.

Click on "About Us" above to see a picture and biography of all Builders License Training Institute staff members.

All of our courses come with sample questions for each chapter or trade. By the end of the course, you will know exactly what you are up against with the State exam.

We also provide you with all of the information for taking the exam, including the registration form and complete instructions on how to get registered. We place a roadmap in front of you. Just follow it to your license.

Call 231-938-3373
Toll Free: 1-800-PASS104 (727-7104)
email: builders@torchlake.com


WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING BUILDERS LICENSE EDUCATION

Some companies claim you don't have to have a license or building experience to teach this class. That would be the company to avoid. Yes, anyone can read to you out of a book, but it takes an experienced trades person to teach you building techniques and methods that enable you to answer the test questions accurately. This is not a course of memorization. This is a course of valuable information that is used daily in the building trades. It has to be right. Don't hesitate to ask these pointed questions:

Have the instructors completed the testing process and are they licensed? How can anyone teach something they have not experienced?

Are the instructors experienced trades people? Ask questions verifying their level of knowledge and experience.

Is there a knowledgeable builder on staff that is continually researching testing information and requirements?. The test questions change frequently. It takes a knowledgeable person to be able to keep up with the new test information and be able to relay it to you.



Visit our bookstore above for a variety of books that are recommended for each state. All book prices include sales tax and priority 3-day shipping. You will not have charges added when you get to check out.

Testing Companies:

www.psiexams.com - (this link will not allow you to return) PSI Examination Services is the testing company for Alabama, Maryland, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia exams

www.PearsonVUE.com - Pearson Vue web site for Minnesota Test




Call 1-800-PASS104 (727-7104)

Email: builders@torchlake.com

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We urge you to contact the Better Business Bureau when selecting a Builders License Class or Home Study Course. Several companies have been reported for improper business practices (i.e. wrong or misleading information, not upholding refund policies, etc.). Make the right choice. Don't be mislead.
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I just want to say thank you for allowing me to use the on-line test prep. After completing the classes with Scott and then practicing with the online practice tests, I went to the Michigan Builder's Licensing exams with confidence. I completed both tests in 90 minutes total with a passing score....first time. The test proctor said "I have never seen anyone do so well in so little time." Thanks to Scott's teaching and the availability of the practice tests, I was prepared. Please pass this on to Scott. Thanks.

Also...please keep me informed if you offer any continuing education classes for the Michigan Residential Builder's License. I would certainly use your classes again. Thanks so much.

Susan VandenBerg


Update on Michigan Legislature!!
See details on Michigan page.

ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE!
Our prep courses are as close to the real test as it gets!

TESTIMONIALS
Click here to see what our students have to say about our course.

John Messina, Michigan -- "I recently took the builders license exam and passed thanks to your excellent materials and web tests. I wouldn't have known how or what to study had it not been for your help and supplies. Thanks"

What makes our class the best?
Our courses are focused entirely on the exam or required course you ordered. They are not generic courses with information that does not pertain to your state. All courses are in builder-friendly format that simplifying the studying process. That is why our success rate is so high and our class is so highly recommended.

We don't stop there! Instructors are available during business hours for follow-up support at our toll free number: 1-800-727-7104. Our goal is your success.

"I didn't realize just how valuable this course was until I took the test. Everyone should take this class if they want to pass that test on the first time." Steve Miracle, Kewadin, Michigan




Kristine Stanula and Teri Francis are the cheerful and friendly voices who will be assisting you with your building education needs. Please give them a call at 1-800-727-7104.