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Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education

Minnesota contractors must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

For Qualifying remodeler (QC).

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Minnesota Contractor 14-Hour Continuing Education

14 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Minnesota Requires of Contractors

Set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

CE hours required
14 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Qualifying remodeler (QC)
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The Course Minnesota Contractors Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires.

  • 14 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Qualifying remodeler (QC)

    Minnesota Contractor 14-Hour Continuing Education

    $149.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Minnesota Contractors Must Cover

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Energy codes or energy conservation measuresmin. 1 hour

  • Business management strategiesmin. 1 hour

  • Appropriate and related knowledge in residential construction, including applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulationsmin. 12 hours

  • Remaining hoursmin. 12 hours

  • New residential code update (conditional designation)

  • General approved continuing education (remainder)min. 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 renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Minnesota

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Minnesota Contractor License

Who has to renew

Minnesota contractors holding a Qualifying remodeler (QC) license renew with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

When to renew

Minnesota contractors licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MN GC (residential): 2-yr cycle ending March 31, odd/even-year cohorts (dli.mn.gov); 14 hrs CE per cycle due by own expiration)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Minnesota sets contractors requirements by license class (Qualifying remodeler (QC)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires 14 hours every 2 years, including Energy codes or energy conservation measures, Business management strategies, Appropriate and related knowledge in residential construction, including applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, Remaining hours and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Minnesota, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board.

  5. 5

    Renew with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

    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 Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Questions Minnesota contractors ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Minnesota contractors need?
Minnesota 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 contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 14 hours requirement applies to: Qualifying remodeler (QC).
What topics are required for Minnesota 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.
Can Minnesota contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Minnesota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Minnesota Contractors Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Minnesota professionals choose us

Minnesota Contractors CE, Done Right

Every contractors course is built to meet Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 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 Minnesota Contractor License on Time

14 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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