Rhode Island Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
Rhode Island plumbers must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers).
Applies to Plumber, Continuing education.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Rhode Island requires 576 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Rhode Island requires of plumbers
- CE hours required
- 7 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Plumber, Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Rhode Island plumbers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires.
- 2 license classes
7 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Plumber
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Rhode Island plumbers must cover
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
A fixed Board/ICC-authored curriculum, not an open topic listmin. 7 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Rhode Island
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 7 hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) 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
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Rhode Island plumber license.
Questions Rhode Island plumbers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island plumbers need?
- Rhode Island plumbers must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers).
- Which license classes does the Rhode Island plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 7 hours requirement applies to: Plumber, Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Rhode Island plumbers continuing education?
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires coverage of: A fixed Board/ICC-authored curriculum, not an open topic list (7 hours).
- Can Rhode Island plumbers 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 plumbers licensing resources
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers)
The Rhode Island board that licenses plumbers 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 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers)’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.
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