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Tennessee General Contractors 8-Hour Continuing Education

Continuing education for General Contractors in Tennessee, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal
8h · every 2 years
Industry
General Contractors
License class
3 classes

Course description

Continuing education for General Contractors in Tennessee, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.

What’s included

  • 8 CE credit hours
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Certificate of completion (instant)
  • Board-ready completion records

What Tennessee requires from general contractors

CE hours required

8 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

License classes

Residential (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm))

Exam to renew

Not required

From this course to a renewed license

  1. 1

    Complete it online

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time, at your own pace.

  2. 2

    Pass the checks

    Short knowledge checks confirm the material stuck — retake freely.

  3. 3

    Download your certificate

    Issued the moment you finish, listing your completed hours.

  4. 4

    Renew with the board

    Your credit counts toward renewal with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

Questions Tennessee general contractors ask

How many continuing education hours do Tennessee general contractors need?

Tennessee general contractors must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

Which license classes does the Tennessee general contractors CE requirement apply to?

The 8 hours requirement applies to: Residential (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm)), BC-A and BC-A/r, Continuing education.

Can Tennessee general contractors complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Full Tennessee general contractors requirements guide

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.

Who this course is for: Contractors with a residential license classification who were licensed after January 1, 2009; the Qualifying Agent (QA) is responsible for attaining RCE on behalf of the licensed entity.

Covers 3 license classes

  • Residential (BC-A, BC-A/r, BC-A,b(sm))
  • BC-A and BC-A/r
  • Continuing education

Tennessee requires 8 hours every 2 years for these classes, set by Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. See every Tennessee general contractors requirement →

Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026

Written for 1 state · board approval in progress

  • TN
  • Board approval in progress
  • Built for renewal credit
  • Reporting-ready records