Welcome, Future Contractor!

With over 14 years of experience in trade licensing, Contractor School Online (CSO) is your primary resource to help you pass your state contractor license exam! We offer online practice tests, study materials, books and more.

To become a certified contractor in South Carolina, you must pass either a Commercial Business and Law exam or a Residential Business and Law exam. Depending on the trade you are interested in, you may also be required to pass a trade exam as well. Please use our Information Request Form to find out more.

Below is a list of available license classifications in South Carolina that we can help you to obtain.

General Contracting Specialty:

Railroad
Refrigeration
Roofing
Steel
Swimming Pools

Mechanical Contracting:

Plumbing
Heating
Air Conditioning
Electrical
Lighting Protection Systems Air Conditioning-Heating

Residential Contractor:

Residential Home Builders
Residential Specialty Contractors
Plumbers
Electricians
Heating & Air Conditioning Installers & Repairers Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Installers
Insulation Installers
Roofers
Floor Covering Installers
Masons
Dry Wall Installers
Carpenters
Wallpaperers
Painters

Fire Sprinkler:

Fire Sprinkler System Contractor

LP Gas:

Installer

Every contractor is required to pass the OSHA exam.