# NC Contractor Academy

> NCLBGC-approved online 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 — all delivered 100% online (live Zoom classes + self-paced eLearning) to 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). All classes are online — there are no in-person classes.

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 — $245.
- [CE Elective Bundles](https://nccontractoracademy.com/collections/ce-course-bundles): 6 hours of topic-focused electives (3 classes) — $200.
- [Individual CE Electives](https://nccontractoracademy.com/collections/continuing-education): 24 Board-approved 2-hour electives — $75 each.
- [NC 2-Hour Mandatory Board Class](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nc-2-hour-mandatory-class): The required annual Board class on its own — $75.

## Exam Prep (getting licensed)
- [NASCLA Exam Prep](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/nascla-exam-prep): Prep for the NASCLA Accredited Commercial General Building Contractor exam (accepted in 17 states + the U.S. Virgin Islands). 1-Day class — $350; 4-Week Boot Camp — $2,000.
- [NC Building Contractor Exam Prep](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nc-building-contractor-exam-prep): On-demand "Study Vault" for the NC Building (General) Contractor exam — $350.
- [NC Residential Contractor Exam Prep](https://nccontractoracademy.com/products/nc-residential-contractor-exam-prep): On-demand "Study Vault" for the NC Residential Contractor exam — $350.
- [Which NC License Do I Need?](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/which-nc-license): Compare the NC Building, NC Residential, and NASCLA commercial paths.

## 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/raleigh) · [Charlotte](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/charlotte) · [Greensboro](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/greensboro) · [Fayetteville](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/fayetteville) · [Wilmington](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/wilmington) · [Greenville](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/greenville) · [Jacksonville (HQ)](https://nccontractoracademy.com/pages/jacksonville) · [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.