10-Part Education Series
How to Become a General Contractor in North Carolina
Ten short videos take you from your first question to your license: what a general contractor does, which license and exam fit you, how to start your company and how to get ready for test day. Parts 1 to 3 are free to watch, with no sign-up. Unlock all 10 for $15, and your $15 comes back as $15 off your exam prep.
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Your First Step Toward a North Carolina License
Thinking about becoming a general contractor in North Carolina? Start here. The series explains the whole path in plain language, one short video at a time, in the order you will need it. Parts 1 to 3 are free to watch on this page. The 10-Part Education Series gives you all ten in your student portal for $15.
Your instructor is Malcolm Boney, who has owned a licensed North Carolina general contracting company since 1999 and has enforced the building code as an inspector for Onslow County and the City of Jacksonville.
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Parts 1 to 3 Free
Press play on Parts 1, 2 and 3. No account, no email and no payment.
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Built for Beginners
Start with no experience. Each part builds on the one before.
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Made for North Carolina
NC license rules, the NC and NASCLA exams, and the requirements that apply here.
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About 10 Minutes a Part
Watch on your phone, tablet or computer, at your own pace.
The Series
Watch Parts 1 to 3 Free, Then Unlock All 10
Start with Part 1 and work your way through. Each part ends by introducing the next one. Parts 4 to 10 are in the 10-Part Education Series: all ten in your student portal for $15, and your $15 comes back as $15 off your exam prep.
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10-Part Education Series
Unlock Parts 4 to 10
Get all 10 parts in your student portal for $15. Every part picks up where you left off, on any device. Your $15 comes back as $15 off your exam prep, so the series is effectively free.
Unlock All 10 for $15Already bought it? Log in at prep.nccontractoracademy.com.
What You Get
Unlock All 10 Parts for $15
Watch all ten in your student portal, at your own pace.
All 10 Parts
- All 10 parts in your student portal
- Every part picks up where you left off
- Phone, tablet or computer
- $15 off NC Building, NC Residential or NASCLA exam prep
Log in with the email you use at checkout. No password needed.
How It Works
From Checkout to Part 1 in Minutes
Check Out
Buying the series is your registration. Use an email you can open now.
Log In
Go to prep.nccontractoracademy.com, click Log in and enter that email. We email you a 6-digit code.
Watch All 10
Open 10-Part Education Series in the menu. Each part picks up where you left off.
Get Your $15 Back
Your confirmation email and your portal have a code for $15 off your exam prep.
Your $15 Comes Back
Your $15 comes back as $15 off your exam prep, so the series is effectively free. The code works on NC Building, NC Residential or NASCLA exam prep and the NASCLA 4-Week Boot Camp. One use per customer; it cannot be combined with other discounts.
The series is education to help you plan your path. It does not earn Continuing Education credit and does not replace any licensing requirement. Your license is issued by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
10-Part Education Series
A phone number is required to complete your purchase. We keep it on file to verify and secure your access, keep accurate records for your order, and reach you if you have a question about it.
North Carolina's #1 Contractor Exam Prep
Join Thousands of Satisfied Contractors
You've seen the path to your license. Now get ready to pass the exam, with Malcolm's exam prep for the NC Building, NC Residential and NASCLA Commercial exams.
- Every exam-prep format includes the Practice Exam Simulator.
- Only the Study Vault format includes the Study Vault.
No login needed. Jump right in.
Not sure which exam fits? Find Your Path in 60 Seconds
See Inside the Student Portal
Take Malcolm's 4-minute tour of the student dashboard: your readiness analytics, the subjects to focus on next, and the four ways to practice for your exam.
Choose Your Exam
Commercial and residential work
NC Building Contractor Exam Prep
$365
See NC Building Exam PrepHomes and residential work
NC Residential Contractor Exam Prep
$365
See NC Residential Exam PrepCommercial work in several states
NASCLA Commercial GC Exam Prep
$365
See NASCLA Exam Prep
Got Questions?
Questions About the 10-Part Education Series
Is the series free?
Parts 1, 2 and 3 are free to watch on this page, with no sign-up. All 10 parts are in the 10-Part Education Series for $15, in your student portal. Your $15 comes back as $15 off your exam prep, so the series is effectively free.
What do I get for $15?
All 10 parts of How to Become a General Contractor in North Carolina, in your student portal at prep.nccontractoracademy.com. Watch on your phone, tablet or computer, and every part picks up where you left off. You also get a code for $15 off your exam prep.
How do I watch Parts 4 to 10?
Buy the 10-Part Education Series ($15). Then go to prep.nccontractoracademy.com, click Log in and enter the email you used at checkout. We email you a 6-digit code. Open 10-Part Education Series in the menu: all ten parts are there, and each one picks up where you left off.
How do I log in after I buy?
Go to prep.nccontractoracademy.com, click Log in and enter the email you used at checkout. We email you a 6-digit code, so there is no password to remember. Then open 10-Part Education Series in the menu.
How does my $15 come back?
Your order confirmation email and your student portal include a code for $15 off NC Building, NC Residential or NASCLA exam prep, or the NASCLA 4-Week Boot Camp. Enter it at checkout. It works once per customer, cannot be combined with other discounts, and is not valid on continuing education or exam books.
Do I need to watch the parts in order?
We recommend it. Each part builds on the one before and ends by introducing the next. If you already know the basics, use the Jump to Part buttons to go straight to the part you need.
How long are the videos?
Each part runs about 10 minutes, so you can watch one on a lunch break. The whole series takes about two hours.
Does the series count toward my license or Continuing Education?
No. The series is education to help you plan your path. It does not earn Continuing Education credit and it does not replace any licensing requirement. Your license is issued by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, and the licensing exams are given by PSI.
Does it include the Practice Exam Simulator?
Your portal includes the free simulator demo. The full Practice Exam Simulator comes with every exam-prep format, and the Study Vault comes with the Online Study Vault format. Your $15-off code works on all of them.
Which license and exam should I go for?
It depends on what you want to build. Part 3 compares the NC Residential, NC Building and NASCLA Commercial exams. For a quick answer, try our Find Your Path in 60 Seconds guide.
What do I get with your exam prep?
Exam prep is available for the NC Building, NC Residential and NASCLA Commercial exams. Every exam-prep format includes the Practice Exam Simulator. Only the Study Vault format includes the Study Vault. Current prices and formats are shown in the exam prep section above.
Finished the Series?
Find Your Path in 60 Seconds
Match what you want to build with the right North Carolina license and exam, using our quick decision guide.