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Alaska Contractor License Course

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing requires 16 hours of education for Residential Contractor Endorsement before it will license you. Take it online, at your own pace.

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

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Alaska Residential Contractor Endorsement 16-Hour Pre-License Course

16 hrs

We have applied to the state for this course. It can’t be bought until the board approves it — leave your email and we’ll tell you the day it opens.

One email about this course. No marketing list, no sharing.

Questions? Call (833) 558-7233

What Alaska requires before you are licensed

Residential Contractor Endorsement

16 required hours

Who this applies to: Individuals seeking a Residential Contractor Endorsement, including general contractors who oversee new home construction or perform residential work greater than 25% of the value of a structure being altered

A licensing exam is required in addition to these hours.

View Alaska Residential Contractor Endorsement 16-Hour Pre-License Course

Source: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing · verified 2026-09-02

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Alaska require for contractors?
16 hours for Residential Contractor Endorsement, as set by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
Is an exam required to get licensed in Alaska?
Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Alaska requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
Can I complete these hours online?
Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Alaska contractors renewal requires 16 hours of continuing education — see Alaska contractors continuing education.