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About Us

As one of the largest companies doing what we do, American Contractors Exam Services has become the industry leader for contractor exam preparation. Our seminars for state exam review will cover questions and answers used on Commercial and Residential Building, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Business Law state exams.

  • Since 1991, we have helped thousands of candidates prepare for and pass state-required commercial, residential, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing licensing exams.
  • We consistently maintain a 90% “first-time” pass rate.
  • Most of our employees have been with our company for more than 5 years.
  • We have written and published books under the DeWalt brand in collaboration with Pal Publications and Cengage Learning.
  • We stock all “approved” reference materials for your exam and can ship “same day” if you order before 3:00 PM CST.
  • We also stock code books, estimating books, and thousands of construction-related books.
  • Most of our code books are tabbed and highlighted to help you find important information on test day in the most effective and timely manner.
  • Someone is available until 8:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday. Messages are checked every two hours over the weekend and calls are returned before Monday morning.
  • Our customer service agents are knowledgeable in each step of the licensing process and can answer any questions you have. You will recognize this knowledge and our commitment to customer service the moment we answer your call or reply to your email.
  • Superior customer service is maintained after your initial call in the form of: a confirmation call to make sure you understand where you will be attending the seminar and what to bring, a follow-up call from your instructor to make sure you are following through with your preparation and a final customer service satisfaction survey call.
  • Preparation is provided in a 1 to 5 day seminar format led by experienced instructors.
  • Information that may seem difficult and highly technical is translated in an easy-to-understand format using simple presentations projected by LCD projectors.
  • You will receive a class manual that will serve as a study companion after you complete the seminar. The manuals are written and designed with the sole purpose of condensing the material as efficiently as possible
  • Our full-time Application Licensing expert, Sarah Ramsey, can help you with the entire process of completing your application.
  • Applications are typed and delivered to the appropriate licensing board by the due date.
  • If you are opening a new business, we can assist with establishing the legal entity.
  • We cross the “t’s” and dot the “i’s” so that you will receive your license as soon as possible.
  • Our instructors have more than 100 years of combined experience.
  • Our customer service agents are “Licensing Experts” that have worked in this industry for an average of 8 years.
  • We have a staff of web designers, programmers and graphic designers to make sure our materials are second to none.
  • We provide additional products, such as Practice Exam CDs, that will assist in your preparation process and will certainly reduce the anxiety of “test day.”
  • Our staff will help you design your company logo, set up your business cards and print them, establish a website and assist you with any other marketing efforts.
  • In addition to helping you pass the required examination, we can assist you with the application process. We can set up your legal entity, help prepare your financial documents, type the application, request letters of reference and deliver your application to the licensing board.

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