Construction Schools in Florida

Gulf Coast Community College

• The Gulf Coast Community College (GCCC), located in Panama City, Florida, offers an associate's degree program in Building Construction Technology. This program is designed to prepare students for jobs in the construction industry, according to the GCCC website. Through this program, students study the principles of building construction, focusing on both residential and commercial construction. Classes offered include construction management, surveying, architectural drafting and concrete design. Students complete both classroom and lab work. In addition, students are required to complete basic math and English courses. The program requires 64 course hours to be completed. After graduation, many students are employed as construction supervisors or job foremen or continue on to receive a bachelor's degree. GCCC warns that this degree program may be physically strenuous and requires the use of power tools.

  Gulf Coast Community College
  5230 West Highway 98
  Panama City, Florida 32401
  850-769-1551
  gulfcoast.edu

Contractor's Institute

• The Contractor's Institute, located in Hudson, Florida, prepares students to sit for the licensed contractor exam in the state of Florida. Students may also complete courses for continuing education required to remain a licensed contractor. The school offers courses in all knowledge areas that may be tested on the contractor's exam. Coursework includes General Building, Residential Roofing, Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electrical. Students at the Contractor's Institute have the option of completing courses both online and in the classroom. The school boasts a 95 percent pass rate on the state contracting exam, according to the Contractor's Institute website.

  Contractor's Institute
  8301 Joliet St.
  Hudson, FL 34667
  877-542-3673

AAA Construction School

• Like the Contractor's Institute, the AAA Construction School is another contractor's licensing preparation school. According to the AAA Construction School website, classes are offered at three Florida campuses including Jacksonville, Orlando and Tallahassee. Students are taught by live, knowledgeable staff instructors. The school teaches students the skills and knowledge necessary to become a licensed contractor in the state of Florida. Courses include Contractor Business and Finance, Residential Contractor, Building Contractor, Air Conditioning and General Contractor. AAA Construction School is also approved for continuing education credits, allowing working contractors to keep their licensure up to date. Additionally, AAA offers a research bookstore, allowing students and professionals to purchase up to date contractor books and materials.

  AAA Construction School
  Jacksonville Campus
  34 Arlington Rd. South
  Jacksonville, FL 32216

  Orlando Campus
  Ramada Inn Heritage Park
  Kissimmee, FL 34744

  Tallahassee Campus
  Hilton Garden Inn
  3333 Thomasville Rd.
  Tallahassee, FL 32308
  904-722-9994