Minnesota General Contractor Continuing Education Requirements
Minnesota general contractors must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Applies to Qualifying remodeler (QC), Continuing education.
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Requirements at a glance
What Minnesota requires of general contractors
- CE hours required
- 14 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Qualifying remodeler (QC), Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Minnesota general contractors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires.
- 2 license classes
14 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Qualifying remodeler (QC)
- Continuing education
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Required subject matter
Topics Minnesota general 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
- 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.
- 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
We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
General Contractors courses
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Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Minnesota general contractor license.
Questions Minnesota general contractors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Minnesota general contractors need?
- Minnesota general 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 general contractors CE requirement apply to?
- The 14 hours requirement applies to: Qualifying remodeler (QC), Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Minnesota general 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 general 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 general contractors licensing resources
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
The Minnesota board that licenses general contractors and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
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.
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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.
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