How many hours of pre-license education does Oregon require for general contractors?

16 hours for Contractor, Pre licensure, as set by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.

Is an exam required to get licensed in Oregon?

Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Oregon requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.

Can I complete these hours online?

Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

How to get a Contractor license in Oregon

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.

Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Required hours by license class

Contractor · Pre licensure

16 required hours

Who this applies to: All Oregon construction contractors applying for a CCB license

An exam is required for one or more of these license classes — confirm which with the board.

View Oregon Construction Contractor 16-Hour Pre-License Training

Source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board · verified 2026-09-03

Common questions

How many hours of pre-license education does Oregon require for general contractors?: 16 hours for Contractor, Pre licensure, as set by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.
Is an exam required to get licensed in Oregon?: Yes. In addition to the required education hours, Oregon requires a licensing exam for one or more license classes.
Can I complete these hours online?: Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.

Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Oregon general contractors renewal requires 16 hours of continuing education — see Oregon general contractors continuing education.