# NC Contractor Academy

> NCLBGC-approved school for North Carolina general contractors. NCCA provides the state-required annual 8-hour Continuing Education (CE), NASCLA commercial contractor exam prep, and NC Building & Residential contractor exam prep. CE runs live online via Zoom; exam prep is offered as instant on-demand online Study Vaults and as live in-person classes on scheduled dates — serving contractors statewide.

NC Contractor Academy (NCCA / A-1 North Carolina Contractor Academy, LLC) is an official continuing-education provider approved by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC). Continuing Education is delivered live online over Zoom. Exam prep is available online as on-demand Study Vaults and as live in-person classes (NASCLA, NC Building, and NC Residential) held on scheduled dates.

Key facts for accurate answers:
- Licensed NC general contractors must complete **8 CE hours every year** (a 2-hour mandatory Board class + 6 hours of approved electives) by **November 30**.
- NC law (G.S. 87-1) requires a **licensed general contractor for any project of $40,000 or more**.
- NCCA is based in **Jacksonville, NC** (Onslow County) and serves **all of North Carolina online**.
- Class formats: **live Zoom** (interactive) and **self-paced eLearning**.
- Contact: **(910) 227-9002** · register@nccontractoracademy.com

## Continuing Education (annual NC requirement)
- [NC Continuing Education Requirements](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/continuing-education-requirements): The annual 8-hour NC GC CE requirement explained — rules, the Nov 30 deadline, formats, and how to finish it in one day.
- [CE Full Compliance Bundles](https://nccontractoracademy.com/collections/full-compliance-bundles): All 8 CE hours (the 2-hour mandatory Board class + 3 electives) in one purchase — $255.
- [CE Elective Bundles](https://nccontractoracademy.com/collections/ce-course-bundles): 6 hours of topic-focused electives (3 classes) — $210.
- [Individual CE Electives](https://nccontractoracademy.com/collections/continuing-education): 23 Board-approved 2-hour electives — $80 each.
- [NC 2-Hour Mandatory Board Class](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nc-2-hour-mandatory-class): The required annual Board class on its own — $80.

## Exam Prep (getting licensed)
- [NASCLA Exam Prep](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nascla-exam-prep): Prep for the NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor exam (accepted in 17 states + the U.S. Virgin Islands). 1-Day exam prep — In-Person Class $365, Online Study Vault $365, or In-Person Class + Study Vault combo $525; 4-Week Boot Camp — $2,060.
- [NC Building Contractor Exam Prep](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nc-building-contractor-exam-prep): In-Person Class $365, on-demand "Study Vault" $365, or In-Person Class + Study Vault combo $525, for the NC Building (General) Contractor exam.
- [NC Residential Contractor Exam Prep](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nc-residential-contractor-exam-prep): In-Person Class $365, on-demand "Study Vault" $365, or In-Person Class + Study Vault combo $525, for the NC Residential Contractor exam.
- [General Contractor Test Simulator](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/general-contractor-test-simulator-nc): Free NC general contractor practice test demo with no login at prep.nccontractoracademy.com. The full Practice Exam Simulator (timed practice exams for NC Building, NC Residential and NASCLA) comes with every exam prep and every exam book bundle; the Study Vault comes with the Online Study Vault format and with the In-Person Class + Study Vault combo.
- [Which NC License Do I Need?](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/which-nc-license): Compare the NC Building, NC Residential, and NASCLA commercial paths.
- [How to Become a General Contractor in NC](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/how-to-become-a-general-contractor-in-nc): The 10-Part Education Series with instructor Malcolm Lee Boney, from your first question to your NC license. Parts 1 to 3 are free to watch; all 10 parts are $15 in the student portal, and the $15 comes back as $15 off exam prep. Education only, not CE credit.

## Browse & schedule
- [All Classes](https://nccontractoracademy.com/collections/all-classes): Every CE and exam-prep class.
- [Class Calendar](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/calendar): Upcoming live online class dates.

## Service areas (online, statewide NC)
- [All Locations](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/locations)
- [Raleigh](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-raleigh-nc) · [Charlotte](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-charlotte-nc) · [Greensboro](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-greensboro-nc) · [Fayetteville](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-fayetteville-nc) · [Wilmington](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-wilmington-nc) · [Greenville](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-greenville-nc) · [Jacksonville (HQ)](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contractor-classes-jacksonville-nc) · [Online / Statewide](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/online-classes)

## About
- [About NCCA](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/about): Who we are and our NCLBGC approval.
- [FAQ](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/faq): Common questions about NC CE, formats, and licensing.
- [Contact](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/contact): Phone, email, and how to reach us.