Minnesota Contractor 14-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for contractors in Minnesota, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
This course is awaiting board approval and can’t be purchased yet.
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- CE hours
- 14 hours
- Renewal
- 14h · every 2 years
- Industry
- Contractor
- License class
- Qualifying remodeler (QC)
Your Instructor
Michael Melvin
Contractor Educator
Founder of At Your Pace Online; contractor course instructor since 2011
Michael Melvin is a construction educator and former contractor who built one of the most widely used online training platforms for licensed tradespeople in the United States. As founder and former CEO of At Your Pace Online, he led the company from its early years in Oregon through its growth into a national provider of state-approved pre-licensing and continuing education. Under his leadership, AYPO became a trusted source for contractor, electrician, plumber, HVAC, real estate, and insurance training across all 50 states. In 2021 the company was acquired by American Safety Council.
Melvin’s teaching is grounded in field experience. He previously worked as a general contractor in Oregon, then used that practical knowledge to design courses that contractors could actually use—licensing requirements, business practices, and job-site realities rather than theory alone. Through At Your Pace Online and related programs, he has trained thousands of general contractors nationwide. Today he is known as an instructor who speaks the language of the trade: someone who has run jobs, built a training company, and spent years helping contractors get licensed, stay compliant, and run stronger businesses.
What’s Included
- 14 CE credit hours
- Lifetime access to course materials
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Certificate of completion (instant)
- Board-ready completion records
What Minnesota Requires From Contractors
CE hours required
14 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Qualifying remodeler (QC)
Exam to renew
Not required
Topics Minnesota requires across the full 14-hour contractors CE requirement
The board sets these for the whole renewal cycle, not for any single course. See the full Minnesota requirement
- Energy codes or energy conservation measures — min 1 hr
- Business management strategies — min 1 hr
- Appropriate and related knowledge in residential construction, including applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations — min 12 hr
- Remaining hours — min 12 hr
- New residential code update (conditional designation)
- General approved continuing education (remainder) — min 12 hr
- Energy codes / energy conservation for residential buildings (1 hr)
- Up to 7 hrs may be designated for new residential code education (when adopted)
From this course to a renewed license
- 1
Complete it online
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time, at your own pace.
- 2
Pass the checks
Short knowledge checks confirm the material stuck — retake freely.
- 3
Download your certificate
Issued the moment you finish, listing your completed hours.
- 4
Renew with the board
Your credit counts toward renewal with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Questions Minnesota contractors ask
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.
Continuing education credit
This Contractor 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.
TradesCE is an independent education provider, not Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Covers this license class
- Qualifying remodeler (QC)
Minnesota requires 14 hours every 2 years for these classes, set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. See every Minnesota contractors requirement →
Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026
Written for 1 state · pending board approval
- MN
- Pending board approval
- Built for renewal credit
- Reporting-ready records