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Alaska Contractor Continuing Education

Alaska contractors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

For Residential.

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Alaska Contractor 16-Hour Continuing Education

16 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Alaska Requires of Contractors

Set by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

CE hours required
16 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Residential
Exam to renew
Required

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The Course Alaska Contractors Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires.

  • 16 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Residential

    Alaska Contractor 16-Hour Continuing Education

    $149.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Alaska Contractors Must Cover

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Residential construction / technical (cold-climate building science, code, arctic engineering)min. 8 hours

  • Business-related topics (elective, capped)min. 8 hours

  • Technical topicsmin. 8 hours

  • Prorated continuing competency (technical/business, business capped at 8)min. 8 hours

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Alaska

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Alaska Contractor License

Who has to renew

Alaska contractors holding a Residential license renew with Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.

When to renew

Alaska contractors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is September 30, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (12 AAC 21.650; AK contractor license expiration set to 9/30 of even-numbered years effective 10/1/2023)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Alaska sets contractors requirements by license class (Residential). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is September 30, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires 16 hours every 2 years, including Residential construction / technical (cold-climate building science, code, arctic engineering), Business-related topics (elective, capped), Technical topics, Prorated continuing competency (technical/business, business capped at 8). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Alaska, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing

Questions Alaska contractors ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Alaska contractors need?
Alaska contractors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
Which license classes does the Alaska contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 16 hours requirement applies to: Residential.
What topics are required for Alaska contractors continuing education?
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires coverage of: Residential construction / technical (cold-climate building science, code, arctic engineering) (8 hours); Business-related topics (elective, capped) (8 hours); Technical topics (8 hours); Prorated continuing competency (technical/business, business capped at 8) (8 hours).
Is an exam required to renew a Alaska contractors license?
Yes — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Alaska contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alaska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Alaska Contractors Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Alaska professionals choose us

Alaska Contractors CE, Done Right

Every contractors course is built to meet Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Alaska Contractor License on Time

16 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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