Browse Illinois Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Illinois Dept. of Public Health — Plumbing Program.
Getting your Illinois contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Illinois classification that requires a state board exam — currently 1 course across Plumbing. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169.
Who licenses contractors in Illinois
These are the Illinois classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | Illinois Department of Public Health | Adopted plumbing & fuel-gas codes |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Illinois board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Illinois
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Illinois trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Illinois classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Illinois test.
Illinois contractor licensing — FAQ
Does Illinois license general contractors?
Not at the state level – general contractors are licensed or registered by individual municipalities, so requirements vary city to city. Illinois does license certain trades statewide.
Which Illinois trades are licensed by the state?
Plumbing, through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and roofing, through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Electrical and HVAC are generally handled by municipalities.
What are the Illinois passing scores?
Illinois plumbing exams require at least 61% on each section and 75% overall; the Illinois roofing contractor exam requires 70%. Confirm the current format and content in the board candidate bulletin.
Which Illinois licenses do you build courses for?
The state-licensed trades that require an exam, such as plumbing and roofing, plus foundational content useful for municipal exams. For a local general-contractor or electrical license, check your municipality.
How long should I study for the Illinois exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.