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- Since 2023
Study smarter for your licensing exam
Exam Insiders is an independent team in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We turn state licensing rules into plain-English guides and compare exam prep, so you can pick the right course and walk into exam day prepared.
Helping people study for and pass their licensing exams since 2023
Licensing guides
State by state
Requirements, exams, fees and renewal in one place
Exam prep
Compared
Format, price and pass guarantees side by side
Sources
Official
Every fact traced to a board, statute or exam bulletin
Cost to you
Free
No account and no paywall
Licensing guides
Start with your state and license
Every guide answers the same questions in the same place: whether you need a license, which exam to take, what it costs and how to keep it.
Construction · Tennessee
General Contractor License
The $25,000 threshold, BC-A and BC-B exams, fees, reciprocity, local rules and renewal.
Construction & trades
Every construction license, state by state
Contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC, roofing and specialty trade guides for every state we cover.
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We use reader requests to decide which exams and states to cover next.
What we cover
Exams and licenses across nine fields
Construction & trades
General contractor, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and code inspector licenses
Real estate
Salesperson, broker, appraiser, home inspector and mortgage licenses
Finance & insurance
SIE, Series 7, 63 and 65, plus life, health and property insurance licenses
Engineering
FE and PE exams, land surveying and architecture
Accounting & tax
CPA, Enrolled Agent, CMA and bookkeeping certifications
Nursing & health
NCLEX, CNA, pharmacy technician and allied health exams
Legal
Bar exam, MPRE and paralegal certifications
Project management & IT
PMP, CAPM, CompTIA and other professional certifications
Admissions tests
SAT, ACT, TEAS, MCAT, LSAT and GRE
How we review
Five things we check in every exam prep course
We judge every course on the same five criteria, so comparisons are fair from one exam to the next.
Content
Does the course cover everything on the exam, accurately and up to date, in a way that’s easy to follow?
Delivery
Is it well structured and easy to navigate, at a sensible pace, with quizzes, practice exams and other interactive tools?
Value
Is the price fair for what you get? We look for hidden fees, retake costs and what’s included at each tier.
Support
Can you reach an instructor, tutor or support team when you’re stuck, and how quickly do they answer?
Reputation
What do past students say, and how does the provider handle refunds, guarantees and complaints?
Why trust us
Built on official sources, not guesswork
Official sources
Every licensing fact traces back to the state board, statute or exam bulletin it came from, listed at the bottom of each guide.
Dated and rechecked
Each guide shows when it was last verified, and we recheck every page at least once a year, sooner when rules change.
Neutral comparisons
Providers are listed alphabetically until we’ve completed a review, and we tell you when we haven’t ranked them yet.
Latest
New from Exam Insiders
- Oregon Tattoo Artist Continuing Education: What to KnowOregon tattoo artists must complete 10 hours of continuing education every year to renew their license. Here’s what counts, what carries over, and how long to keep your records.
- How to Get a Tennessee BC-A,B Contractor LicenseTennessee’s BC-A,B license lets you handle both residential and commercial construction. Here’s what it covers, which exams you’ll take, and how the financial requirements work.
- Oklahoma Electrical Inspector License Renewal GuideOklahoma electrical inspector licenses expire every year at the end of your birth month. Here’s what you need to know about the six-hour CE requirement and choosing an approved course.
- Connecticut P-1 and P-2 Unlimited Plumbing License GuideLearn the requirements for Connecticut’s P-1 unlimited plumbing contractor and P-2 unlimited journeyperson plumber licenses, plus what to expect on the state exams.
- NCEA Continuing Education: How to Keep Your Credential ActiveKeeping your NCEA certified credential active takes 12 COA-approved CE credits every three years plus a few key documents. Here’s what you need to know to renew on time.
- Florida Cosmetology License: First-Time vs. Renewal RulesGetting a Florida cosmetology license for the first time involves school hours, a two-part exam, an HIV/AIDS course and fees, while renewal only requires 10 hours of continuing education. Here’s how each process works.
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Exam Insiders is an independent guide based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We are not affiliated with any state licensing board or exam vendor.