Oregon General Contractor Continuing Education Requirements
Oregon general contractors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
Requirements differ by license class — 16 hours for 2 classes · 8 hours for Residential contractor.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Oregon requires 16 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Oregon requires of general contractors
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Oregon general contractors renew by license class
Oregon sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Residential contractor
- Continuing education
View courseOregon General Contractors 16-Hour Continuing Education
$149.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
- 1 license class
8 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Residential contractor
View courseOregon General Contractors 8-Hour Continuing Education
$79.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics Oregon general contractors must cover
Oregon Construction Contractors Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
CCB laws, regulations and business practicesmin. 3 hours
Other approved coursesmin. 13 hours
Series A subjectsmin. 5 hours
Additional hours for residential contractors not licensed as a residential contractor during any part of the preceding six years (Series A, Series B energy-efficiency/trade-specific, or extra LRB)min. 8 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Oregon
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Oregon Construction Contractors Board 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
All general contractors CE courses for Oregon
Oregon General Contractors 16-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Oregon, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Oregon General Contractors 8-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Oregon, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Getting licensed
Oregon general contractors pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Oregon licensing rule for general contractors — first-time applicants, licensure by endorsement, reinstatement, or an exam retake. The course page says exactly who it applies to. They are not continuing education and do not count toward renewal.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Oregon general contractor license.
Questions Oregon general contractors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Oregon general contractors need?
- Oregon general contractors must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Oregon?
- Requirements differ by license class in Oregon: 16 hours for Residential contractor, Continuing education; 8 hours for Residential contractor.
- What topics are required for Oregon general contractors continuing education?
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board requires coverage of: CCB laws, regulations and business practices (3 hours); Other approved courses (13 hours); Series A subjects (5 hours); Additional hours for residential contractors not licensed as a residential contractor during any part of the preceding six years (Series A, Series B energy-efficiency/trade-specific, or extra LRB) (8 hours).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Oregon Construction Contractors Board?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Oregon general contractors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Oregon general contractors licensing resources
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board
The Oregon 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 Oregon Construction Contractors Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Oregon professionals choose us
Oregon general contractors CE, done right
Every general contractors course is built to meet Oregon Construction Contractors Board 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.
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