Utah General Contractor Continuing Education Requirements
Utah general contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Applies to Continuing education.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Utah requires 30 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Utah requires of general contractors
- CE hours required
- 6 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Utah general contractors need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires.
- 1 license class
6 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Continuing education
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Utah general contractors must cover
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Core continuing educationmin. 3 hours
Energy conservationmin. 1 hour
HVAC installation/repair/replacementmin. 3 hours
Backflow installationmin. 2 hours
Water conservation landscaping OR fire risk management landscapingmin. 1 hour
Live in-class attendance minimum (delivery-format rule)
Professional education (open remainder)
Core education min 3 hrs (codes, laws, safety/OSHA, government regs, finance, business practices)
Min 3 hrs live in-class (max 3 hrs distance learning)
Remaining 3 hrs professional or core education
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Utah
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 6 hours and topics Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) 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.
Getting licensed
Utah general contractors pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Utah 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.
Utah Contractor Business & Law Exam Prep (30-Hour Outline)
Exam prep that mirrors Utah\u2019s 25-hour pre-licensure outline plus the 5-hour business and law course: financial responsibility, business practices, regulatory requirements and mechanics liens, with practice questions.
Utah Specialty Contractor Business & Law Exam Prep (25-Hour Outline)
Exam prep that mirrors Utah\u2019s 25-hour specialty contractor pre-licensure outline: financial responsibility, business practices, regulatory requirements and mechanics liens, with practice questions.
Utah General Contractors 6-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Utah, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Utah general contractor license.
Questions Utah general contractors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Utah general contractors need?
- Utah general contractors must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
- Which license classes does the Utah general contractors CE requirement apply to?
- The 6 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Utah general contractors continuing education?
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires coverage of: Core continuing education (3 hours); Energy conservation (1 hour); HVAC installation/repair/replacement (3 hours); Backflow installation (2 hours); Water conservation landscaping OR fire risk management landscaping (1 hour); Live in-class attendance minimum (delivery-format rule); Professional education (open remainder); Core education min 3 hrs (codes, laws, safety/OSHA, government regs, finance, business practices); Min 3 hrs live in-class (max 3 hrs distance learning); Remaining 3 hrs professional or core education.
- Is an exam required to renew a Utah general contractors license?
- Yes — Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Utah general contractors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Utah requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Utah general contractors licensing resources
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
The Utah board that licenses general contractors and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
Requirements on this page come from Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)’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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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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