Trade license exam prep classes

Apprentices and journeymen preparing for an exam, and sometimes their employers who cover training costs.

Course fees per student or per cohort, plus optional extras like practice exams, study guides or one-to-one tutoring.

• Strong knowledge of one trade and its code requirements
• Teaching and explaining technical material simply
• Building course materials and practice tests

• Some states require approval for exam prep or continuing education providers, so check with your state licensing board
• Exam content and code editions change, so keep your materials current
• Copyright on code books and published exam materials, so use only content you have the right to use
• Do not guarantee pass rates, as results depend on the student
• Business license and sales tax rules for online course sales vary by state, so check with your state revenue department

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on whether you teach online, rent classroom space or both, and how you build your course materials and practice tests. Treat this as an estimate.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many students enroll, your class fees and how often you run sessions. Treat it as an estimate, since results vary by trade and location.

Check with your state licensing board about approval for exam prep providers. Also check copyright on code books and exam materials, avoid guaranteeing pass rates, keep materials current, and check business license and sales tax rules for online sales.