General Contractor Continuing Education by State
Online continuing education for general 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.
General Contractors 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.
- Alaska general contractors CE16 hours every 2 years
- Florida general contractors CE14 hours every 2 years
- Louisiana general contractors CE6 hours every year
- Massachusetts general contractors CE12 hours every 2 years
- Michigan general contractors CE21 hours every 3 years
- Minnesota general contractors CE14 hours every 2 years
- Mississippi general contractors CE2 hours every year
- North Carolina general contractors CE8 hours every year
- Oregon general contractors CE16 hours every 2 years
- Rhode Island general contractors CE2.5 hours every 2 years
- Tennessee general contractors CE8 hours every 2 years
- Utah general contractors CE6 hours every 2 years
- Wisconsin general contractors CE12 hours every 2 years
States with no CE requirement for general contractors right now
Popular general contractors courses
Alaska General Contractors 16-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Alaska, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Michigan Residential Builder 60-Hour Pre-License Education
Florida General Contractors 14-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Florida, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Oregon Construction Contractor 16-Hour Pre-License Training
Utah Specialty Contractor Business & Law Exam Prep (25-Hour Outline)
Exam prep that mirrors Utah\u2019s 25-hour specialty contractor pre-licensure outline: financial responsibility, business practices, regulatory requirements and mechanics liens, with practice questions.
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.
Alaska Residential Contractor Endorsement 16-Hour Pre-License Course
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.
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier 12-Hour Initial Course
General Contractors continuing education FAQ
- Which states require continuing education for general contractors?
- 13 states currently require general 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 general 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 general 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.