Alaska Contractor 16-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for contractors in Alaska, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
This course is awaiting board approval and can’t be purchased yet.
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- CE hours
- 16 hours
- Renewal
- 16h · every 2 years
- Industry
- Contractor
- License class
- Residential
Your Instructor
Michael Melvin
Contractor Educator
Founder of At Your Pace Online; contractor course instructor since 2011
Michael Melvin is a construction educator and former contractor who built one of the most widely used online training platforms for licensed tradespeople in the United States. As founder and former CEO of At Your Pace Online, he led the company from its early years in Oregon through its growth into a national provider of state-approved pre-licensing and continuing education. Under his leadership, AYPO became a trusted source for contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC, real estate, and insurance training across all 50 states. In 2021 the company was acquired by American Safety Council.
Melvin’s teaching is grounded in field experience. He previously worked as a general contractor in Oregon, then used that practical knowledge to design courses that contractors could actually use—licensing requirements, business practices, and job-site realities rather than theory alone. Through At Your Pace Online and related programs, he has trained thousands of general contractors nationwide. Today he is known as an instructor who speaks the language of the trade: someone who has run jobs, built a training company, and spent years helping contractors get licensed, stay compliant, and run stronger businesses.
What’s Included
- 16 CE credit hours
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Certificate of completion (instant)
- Board-ready completion records
What Alaska Requires From Contractors
CE hours required
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Residential
Exam to renew
Required
Topics Alaska requires across the full 16-hour contractors CE requirement
The board sets these for the whole renewal cycle, not for any single course. See the full Alaska requirement
- Residential construction / technical (cold-climate building science, code, arctic engineering) — min 8 hr
- Business-related topics (elective, capped) — min 8 hr
- Technical topics — min 8 hr
- Prorated continuing competency (technical/business, business capped at 8) — min 8 hr
From this course to a renewed license
- 1
Complete it online
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time, at your own pace.
- 2
Pass the checks
Short knowledge checks confirm the material stuck — retake freely.
- 3
Download your certificate
Issued the moment you finish, listing your completed hours.
- 4
Renew with the board
Your credit counts toward renewal with Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
Questions Alaska contractors ask
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.
Other Alaska Contractors Courses
Continuing education credit
This Contractor course is built to the continuing education requirements your board sets for license renewal. On completion you receive a certificate instantly, and your completion record is kept in the format your board expects.
TradesCE is an independent education provider, not Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
Covers this license class
- Residential
Alaska requires 16 hours every 2 years for these classes, set by Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. See every Alaska contractors requirement →
Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026
Written for 1 state · pending board approval
- AK
- Pending board approval
- Built for renewal credit
- Reporting-ready records