Florida Contractor Continuing Education
Florida contractors must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
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Florida Contractor 14-Hour Continuing Education
14 CE hrs
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Requirements at a glance
What Florida Requires of Contractors
- CE hours required
- 14 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Standard 14-hr biennial CE (Certified General Contractor, renews Aug 31 even years), certificateholders and registrants (Chapter 489, Part I contractors), Regular biennial continuing education for construction contractors
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The Course Florida Contractors Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires.
- 3 license classes
14 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard 14-hr biennial CE (Certified General Contractor, renews Aug 31 even years)
- certificateholders and registrants (Chapter 489, Part I contractors)
- Regular biennial continuing education for construction contractors
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$128.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics Florida Contractors Must Cover
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Florida Building Code Advanced Modulemin. 1 hour
Workplace safetymin. 1 hour
Business practicesmin. 1 hour
Workers' compensationmin. 1 hour
Laws and rulesmin. 1 hour
Wind mitigation methodologymin. 1 hour
General creditsmin. 8 hours
Cementitious cladding, stucco, plastering and lathmin. 1 hour
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Florida
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Florida Contractor License
Who has to renew
Florida contractors holding a license in one of these classes: Standard 14-hr biennial CE (Certified General Contractor, renews Aug 31 even years), certificateholders and registrants (Chapter 489, Part I contractors), Regular biennial continuing education for construction contractors renew with Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
When to renew
Florida contractors licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is August 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (Fla. Admin. Code 61G4-18.001 (CILB continuing education rule))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Florida sets contractors requirements by license class (Standard 14-hr biennial CE (Certified General Contractor, renews Aug 31 even years), certificateholders and registrants (Chapter 489, Part I contractors), Regular biennial continuing education for construction contractors). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is August 31, 2027.
- 2
Complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires 14 hours every 2 years, including Florida Building Code Advanced Module, Workplace safety, Business practices, Workers' compensation and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Florida contractors course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Florida, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
- 5
Renew with Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
Questions Florida contractors ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Florida contractors need?
- Florida contractors must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- Which license classes does the Florida contractors CE requirement apply to?
- The 14 hours requirement applies to: Standard 14-hr biennial CE (Certified General Contractor, renews Aug 31 even years), certificateholders and registrants (Chapter 489, Part I contractors), Regular biennial continuing education for construction contractors.
- What topics are required for Florida contractors continuing education?
- Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requires coverage of: Florida Building Code Advanced Module (1 hour); Workplace safety (1 hour); Business practices (1 hour); Workers' compensation (1 hour); Laws and rules (1 hour); Wind mitigation methodology (1 hour); General credits (8 hours); Cementitious cladding, stucco, plastering and lath (1 hour).
- Can Florida contractors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Florida requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Florida Contractors Licensing Resources
- Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
The Florida board that licenses contractors and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Florida professionals choose us
Florida Contractors CE, Done Right
Every contractors course is built to meet Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your Florida Contractor License on Time
14 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.