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Rhode Island Contractor Continuing Education

Rhode Island contractors must complete 2.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation).

For General Contractor Registration.

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Rhode Island Contractor 2.5-Hour Continuing Education

2.5 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Rhode Island Requires of Contractors

Set by Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation)

CE hours required
2.5 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
General Contractor Registration
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The Course Rhode Island Contractors Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires.

  • 2.5 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • General Contractor Registration

    Who it applies to: Not working exclusively on commercial structures.

    Rhode Island Contractor 2.5-Hour Continuing Education

    $27.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Rhode Island Contractors Must Cover

Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • No prescribed subjectmin. 2.5 hours

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Rhode Island

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 2.5 hours and topics Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) 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

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Rhode Island Contractor License

Who has to renew

Rhode Island contractors holding a General Contractor Registration license renew with Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation).

When to renew

Rhode Island 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. (https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/440-10-00-2)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Rhode Island sets contractors requirements by license class (General Contractor Registration). 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 2.5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires 2.5 hours every 2 years, including No prescribed subject. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Rhode Island contractors course
  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 Rhode Island, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation)

    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 Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation)

Questions Rhode Island contractors ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island contractors need?
Rhode Island contractors must complete 2.5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation).
Which license classes does the Rhode Island contractors CE requirement apply to?
The 2.5 hours requirement applies to: General Contractor Registration.
What topics are required for Rhode Island contractors continuing education?
Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) requires coverage of: No prescribed subject (2.5 hours).
Can Rhode Island contractors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Rhode Island Contractors Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Rhode Island professionals choose us

Rhode Island Contractors CE, Done Right

Every contractors course is built to meet Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (Department of Business Regulation) 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 Rhode Island Contractor License on Time

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

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