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Program Comparison Chart ContractorClasses.com
On-Line Learning Program
Typical On-Line
Learning Program
Typical In-Class
Learning Program
Total Cost of Program $500 – $600
(No Hidden Fees)
$495 – $1,345
(+ Hidden Fees)
$700 – $2,500
(+ Travel Expenses)
Exam Review & Highlighting Videos
  • Includes narrated presentations explaining all material
  • Displays answer passages on-screen for convenience
  • Viewable at student’s pace & as often as needed
Must READ & LOOKUP Must READ & LOOKUP
Interactive Study Questions
  • Immediate feedback per question
  • Detailed outline of steps to locate the correct answer
  • Displays complete explanation, answer passage & page #
  • Includes solution presentations to solve complex problems
ANSWER KEY with limited explanations ANSWER KEY with limited explanations
Flash Card Review
  • Displays a “Hint” showing key words to look up
  • Increases speed and accuracy in answering exam questions
  • Shows areas of weakness for further review
Randomly-Generated Practice Exams
  • Matches the Pearson VUE testing interface (just like the real exam)
  • Produces a new batch of questions for each exam (5 total)
  • Performance assessment indicates areas of weakness
  • Tracking & evaluation based on speed & accuracy
1–2 mock exams with answer keys & no tracking 1–2 mock exams with answer keys & no tracking
In-Class Lectures & Exams
  • Reviews the same material that can be studied at home
  • Many hours spent on mock exams that can be done at home
  • No customization or performance tracking included
NOT NEEDED (optional if desired) Highly recommended (2–5 days) Mandatory (5 days – 6 weeks)
NEW Book Packages & Tab Sets
  • Identical book packages for General, Builder, Residential & Roofing (we sell at cost)
  • Our books are in-stock and ready to ship same day
  • Color-coded tab sets pinpoint the most common exam answers — not simple chapter headings
$875 – $1,085
(large-volume ordering for lower cost)
$975 – $1,535
(piecemeal ordering from publishers)
$975 – $1,535
(piecemeal ordering from publishers)
RENTAL Book Packages & Tab Sets
  • Full course cost for General, Builder & Residential after refund of deposit (we rent for less)
  • Call for current availability of rental books
  • Rental books do NOT save time — highlighting review is still required for YOU to be exam-ready, not just your books
$950 with refund of deposit $975 with refund of deposit No rental books available
Live Demos & Student References
  • We offer a TRUE demo of our learning program so you see exactly what you get before you buy
  • Screenshots and video presentations are NOT demos
  • Thousands of positive references from former students — you’re free to contact them
Demo access to the full learning program Screenshots & mock presentations Demos for workbooks you don’t need

Additional Contractor Classes Advantages

Over 100 feature-rich learning modules

Video lectures & solution presentations

Over 1,500 genuine exam questions from continuous test-taking experience

Randomly-generated practice exams for each contracting category

Mirrored exam interface (just like Pearson VUE)

Toll-free instructor support & staff assistance

Exclusive color-coded tabbing system

Best value on exam reference books (new or rental)

Professionally packaged books, in-stock & ready to ship

Same-day shipping on most orders

Optional classroom instruction available