License Instruction Schools
I had a very good experience with License Instruction Schools (LIS). The CSLB can be challenging to deal with. Getting anyone to respond to an email is nearly impossible. I have not yet gotten a response from them. LIS helped me navigate the application and test processes successfully.I did have to revise my initial Class B license application three times, which at first I found frustrating. At every turn though, LIS took my call and explained in detail why the revisions were needed. Once it past the LIS review it went right through the application approval process. In total, I probably spent two hours in communication with LIS to make this happen -- a very valuable service for the application process alone.In preparation for the exam, I used the prep materials that are part of the basic package. It's a large printed manual that focuses heavily on the Law Exam, which was by far the more challenging of the two exams. I also paid for the additional online training that was focused exclusively on the Trade and Safety sections. This material is very helpful. If you have your four years of experience and know the subject, the online material will help you sharpen up on trades that may not be your main construction focus.The exam prep before the test was really good as well -- thanks, Scott! The instructor covers not only the material but many of the tricks you might stumble over on the exam. It was a great group and left me razor focused to take the exams. Scott did a follow up call a few days after the exam to see how it went -- nice touch.I highly recommend License Instruction Schools. They took me from square one to getting my Class B license. I'll be back in a year or so to prep for another classification.Good Luck!