Minnesota General Contractors 14-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Minnesota, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
- CE hours
- 14 hours
- Renewal
- 14h · every 2 years
- Industry
- General Contractors
- License class
- 2 classes
Course description
Continuing education for General Contractors in Minnesota, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
What’s included
- 14 CE credit hours
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Certificate of completion (instant)
- Board-ready completion records
What Minnesota requires from general contractors
CE hours required
14 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Qualifying remodeler (QC)
Exam to renew
Not required
Topics Minnesota requires across the full 14-hour general contractors CE requirement
The board sets these for the whole renewal cycle, not for any single course. See the full Minnesota requirement
- Energy codes or energy conservation measures — min 1 hr
- Business management strategies — min 1 hr
- Appropriate and related knowledge in residential construction, including applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations — min 12 hr
- Remaining hours — min 12 hr
- New residential code update (conditional designation)
- General approved continuing education (remainder) — min 12 hr
- Energy codes / energy conservation for residential buildings (1 hr)
- Up to 7 hrs may be designated for new residential code education (when adopted)
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 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Questions Minnesota general contractors ask
How many continuing education hours do Minnesota general contractors need?
Minnesota general contractors must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Which license classes does the Minnesota general contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 14 hours requirement applies to: Qualifying remodeler (QC), Continuing education.
What topics are required for Minnesota general contractors continuing education?
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires coverage of: Energy codes or energy conservation measures (1 hour); Business management strategies (1 hour); Appropriate and related knowledge in residential construction, including applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations (12 hours); Remaining hours (12 hours); New residential code update (conditional designation); General approved continuing education (remainder) (12 hours); Energy codes / energy conservation for residential buildings (1 hr); Up to 7 hrs may be designated for new residential code education (when adopted).
How are completed CE hours reported to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Continuing education credit
This General Contractors 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.
Covers 2 license classes
- Qualifying remodeler (QC)
- Continuing education
Minnesota requires 14 hours every 2 years for these classes, set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. See every Minnesota general contractors requirement →
Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026
Written for 1 state · board approval in progress
- MN
- Board approval in progress
- Built for renewal credit
- Reporting-ready records