North Carolina General Contractor Continuing Education Courses

Beginning with 2021 license renewals, North Carolina licensed contractors are required to complete continuing education (CE) to renew their licenses. The CE year begins on January 1 and ends on November 30 of each year. CE may not be completed during the month of December.

To qualify for renewal, licensed contractors must complete eight (8) hours of continuing education, including:

• A two-hour course produced by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, focusing on recent changes in laws and regulations that may affect licensed contractors.
• The remaining six hours of required CE may be fulfilled by completing elective courses from NCLBGC-approved outside providers, such as Contractor Training Center.
  

Benefits Of Our North Carolina General Contractor CE Courses

Developed by Experts

Get instant online access to livestreamed webinars developed by practicing, licensed experts who knows the ins and outs of contracting work in North Carolina. We know what important topics to focus on in our CE courses to make sure you are up to date on all recent changes!

Quick Credentials

When you complete the course, you’ll receive an instant certificate of completion, then rapid reporting to the state board (within 2 business days).

No Books Required

We include all material you need to refer to within our North Carolina CE Courses. This means you won't have to spend any time waiting for books to ship before you can get started completing your online course.

Online, On-Demand Courses

We understand attending a live class with your busy schedule can be difficult. That's why we offer online pre-recorded courses that you can complete at your own pace! Start learning important code updates even if you don’t have time to complete the course in one sitting. 

To renew an active North Carolina Contractor's License, log in to the state Contractors Licensing Central (CLiC) system using your license number and password. From your account portal, access your renewal application and verify that you meet all requirements for renewal, including:

• All qualifiers are still employed through the licensed business 
• All contact information is accurate 
• Report any liens, lawsuits, judgments, or investigations against the business* 
• Report if the business has filed for bankruptcy, receivership, or insolvency* 
• Report if any qualifier for the business has been charged with a misdemeanor related to contracting or a felony of any kind* 
• Provide financial documentation to provide proof of sufficient working capital

* Supporting documents required if this has occurred during the last year.

All requirements for renewal must be met, including:

• Completion of mandatory continuing education courses 
• Payment of all fees prior to renewal submission