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Contractor Continuing Education by State

Online continuing education for contractors. 13 states require CE to renew (2–21 hours per cycle). Find your state's exact hours, required topics, renewal deadline and available courses.

Contractor CE requirements in every state

Hours and renewal cycles come from each state board’s published rule. Open your state for required topics, license classes, deadlines and the approved courses.

Popular contractors courses

WIWisconsinPre-License12 hrs

Approved by DSPS · Course 963061

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier 12-Hour Initial Course

The 12-hour course Wisconsin requires before you can apply for your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification. DSPS-approved (course 963061), 100% online, with no separate state exam.

What you’ll cover

  • Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code: Foundations & Sitework
  • Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code: Framing & Building Envelope
  • Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code: Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
  • Dwelling Contractor Laws & Qualifier Credential

For: Dwelling Contractor Qualifier

$99.9963 lessons · 100% online
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OROregon5 CE hrs

Approved by CCB · Course SRA3022

Oregon Residential Contractor 5-Hour CE: Building Science, Moisture and Energy

CCB-approved 5-hour continuing education for Oregon residential contractors: building science, moisture and ventilation, the energy code, radon, wildfire and snow-load construction.

What you’ll cover

  • Building Science, Moisture and Energy for Oregon Homes

For: Residential contractor

$29.0018 lessons · 100% online
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WIWisconsin12 CE hrs

Approved by DSPS · Course 963061

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier 12-Hour Continuing Education

DSPS-approved 12-hour continuing education for Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers (course 963061): the full 12 hours for your 2-year renewal, including the required 4 hours on construction laws, codes, contracts, liability and risk management.

What you’ll cover

  • Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code: Foundations & Sitework
  • Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code: Framing & Building Envelope
  • Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code: Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
  • Dwelling Contractor Laws & Qualifier Credential

For: Dwelling Contractor Qualifier

$84.9963 lessons · 100% online
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OROregon13 CE hrs

Approved by CCB · Courses SRA3022 and SRA3023

Oregon Residential Contractor 13-Hour CE Bundle (5-Hour + 8-Hour Courses)

Both CCB-approved courses in one purchase: the 13 subject hours an Oregon residential contractor licensed less than six years needs. Building science, moisture and energy (5 hours) plus business practices, safety and structural topics (8 hours).

What you’ll cover

  • Building Science, Moisture and Energy for Oregon Homes
  • Business Practices, Jobsite Safety, Environmental Hazards and Structural Topics

For: Residential contractor

$74.0045 lessons · 100% online
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FLFloridaPre-License2 hrs

Florida 2-Hour Wind Mitigation and Building Code Course

Two Florida CILB hours: one hour of wind mitigation methodologies on the five topics the rule allows, plus one hour of Florida Building Code wind resistance for one- and two-family dwellings.

$29.9910 lessons · 100% online
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UTUtahExam Prep25 hrs

Utah Contractor Business & Law Exam Prep (30-Hour Outline)

Exam prep that mirrors Utah\u2019s 25-hour pre-licensure outline plus the 5-hour business and law course: financial responsibility, business practices, regulatory requirements and mechanics liens, with practice questions.

$199.99150 lessons · 100% online
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Contractor continuing education FAQ

Which states require continuing education for contractors?
13 states currently require contractors to complete continuing education to renew: Alaska, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin.
How many CE hours do contractors need?
It depends on the state — from 2 to 21 hours per renewal cycle. Each state page lists the exact hours, the renewal cycle and any required topics.
Can contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Every TradesCE course is 100% online and self-paced, built to the state board's published hours and topics, with a certificate issued the moment you finish.