Virginia DPOR 8-Hour Pre-License Course for New Contractors

In Virginia, all contractor license applicants (Classes A, B, and C) must complete 8 hours of pre-license education approved by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. This course presents the regulations and practices that govern the contracting industry in the state of Virginia.

We review the required elements of preparing a contract in accordance with state regulations, explore methods in selecting customers and jobs based on license classification and experience, explore the various business structures available to meet your particular needs, and share tips that will help you avoid regulatory and business problems. This course is designed to guide contractors in making choices to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain good standing with the licensing Board through business success.

This course takes eight hours to complete. You may complete the modules in one sitting or pause and resume your progress at a later time. Completion of the course is reported to DPOR within 1 business day. We also issue a certificate of completion for your records, which is to be included in your license application packet to DPOR.

To complete this course, you do not need to read books or other materials. All information is shared digitally, and no hard-copy materials are required.