North Carolina Contractor Exam Prep & Continuing Education —
Raleigh, North Carolina
Board-approved NC Continuing Education, NASCLA exam prep, and NC Building & Residential exam prep for general contractors in Raleigh and across the Research Triangle. Live online classes and an on-demand Study Vault — no driving, no time off the job site.
3 Formats
In-Person · Zoom · Vault
8 hrs
Annual CE · One Day
NCLBGC
Board-Approved Provider
Available Statewide · Online
Serving Raleigh & All of North Carolina
Because every class is delivered live online, NC Contractor Academy is available in all North Carolina locations — including Raleigh and the surrounding Wake County communities below.
Class Details
- Region
- All of North Carolina — Online (Wake, Durham & Johnston Counties)
- Formats Offered
- In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
- Phone
- (910) 227-9002
Areas We Serve
Available in all NC locations, including Raleigh and these nearby communities:
- Cary
- Apex
- Wake Forest
- Garner
- Morrisville
- Holly Springs
- Fuquay-Varina
- Knightdale
- Wendell
- Zebulon
- Rolesville
- Clayton
- Durham
- Chapel Hill
- Pittsboro
- Youngsville
What We Offer
Four Programs Built for Raleigh-Area Contractors
From your first license to your annual Continuing Education — every step of an NC contractor's career, taught by working contractors, delivered live online to Raleigh and the Research Triangle.
Annual Requirement
NC Continuing Education
Knock out your full 8-hour annual NC requirement in a single day, live online. Board-approved bundles include the mandatory 2-hour Board class plus 6 hours of approved electives.
Commercial Exam Prep
NASCLA Exam Prep
Pass the NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor exam — your gateway to commercial work in 17 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands.
NC Building / General License
NC Building Contractor Exam Prep
On-demand prep for the NC Building Contractor exam — 90 questions, 70% to pass, open book — plus the separate Business & Law exam (40 questions, 90 minutes, 70%) that North Carolina licensure also requires. A complete Study Vault that drastically improves your first-try odds.
Residential License
NC Residential Exam Prep
On-demand prep for the NC Residential Contractor exam. Built for newcomers entering the residential building trade — first-timers, subs going independent, and remodelers formalizing the business.
How NC Contractors Learn
Three Ways to Learn — One Board-Approved Curriculum
In-person classes, live Zoom, and on-demand study vaults. Pick the format that fits your schedule — every class counts toward your NC requirements.
In-Person Classes
Scheduled live, in-person exam-prep classes — NASCLA, NC Building, and NC Residential — on set dates. Learn face-to-face with the instructor.
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Live Zoom Classes
Live, interactive Continuing Education and exam prep via Zoom — join from anywhere in North Carolina with real-time Q&A with the instructor.
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On-Demand Study Vault
Instant, self-paced access to the NC Building, Residential, and NASCLA exam-prep Study Vaults — recorded trainings you can study anytime, on your schedule.
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Pick Your Class Date
All classes are delivered live online and open to Raleigh-area contractors. Click any highlighted date to see that day's classes and register. Registration closes the day before each class.
Getting Your First North Carolina License
North Carolina Building & Residential Exam Prep
Not licensed yet? Get the complete on-demand Study Vault for the NC Building or NC Residential Contractor exam — recorded trainings, practice questions, and a proven study roadmap. Available to contractors anywhere in North Carolina.
NC Building / General License
NC Building Contractor Exam Prep
The complete on-demand Study Vault to pass the NC Building Contractor exam
- Recorded video trainings — every section of the exam
- Book organization & tabbing guides for the 8-book reference set
- Practice questions with detailed walk-throughs
- Test-day strategy + study roadmap — instant access, study your way
Residential License
NC Residential Exam Prep
The complete on-demand Study Vault to pass the NC Residential Contractor exam
- Recorded video trainings — every section of the exam
- Residential building-code navigation guides
- Practice questions with detailed walk-throughs
- Test-day strategy + study roadmap — instant access, study your way
Multi-State Commercial Licensing
Take Your Building License Multi-State With NASCLA
NASCLA is the shared commercial GC exam accepted across 17 states plus the U.S. Virgin Islands. Pass once, qualify across the Southeast and beyond. Two ways to prep — both live online.
1-Day
NASCLA 1-Day Exam Prep
Focused jumpstart for self-disciplined studiers
- Understand how the NASCLA exam works
- Organize your 23-book reference set
- Master test strategy for the 5.5-hour open-book format
- Walk out with a clear study roadmap
4-Week
NASCLA 4-Week Boot Camp
Structure + accountability for contractors who need both
- Weekly guided study sessions over 4 weeks
- Built-in accountability and weekly goals
- Step-by-step study path through all 115 scored questions and the 5.5-hour (330-minute) open-book format
- Save $350 when bought with the 1-Day Class
Best Value · Most Popular
CE Full Compliance Bundles — All 8 Hours, One Day Online
The all-in-one option ($245). Each Full Compliance Bundle includes the mandatory 2-hour NC Board class PLUS 3 Board-approved 2-hour electives — your full annual NC CE compliance in a single live online class day. Saves $55 vs. buying all 4 classes individually.
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Already Done the Mandatory?
CE Elective Bundles — 6 Hours of Topic-Focused Electives
Already taken your 2-hour mandatory class? A CE Elective Bundle ($200) packages 3 Board-approved 2-hour electives (6 CE hours) on a single topic — saves $25 vs. buying individually. All live online.
Pick & Choose
Individual NC CE Electives — 2 Hours Each
Already done the mandatory and just need a few elective hours? Pick from 24 Board-approved 2-hour electives at $75 each, all live online. Mix and match across construction law, change orders, profit management, subcontractor management, and more.
Individual CE Class
NC 2-Hour Mandatory CE Class
Individual CE Class
Construction Law 101
Individual CE Class
Hire Right Build Right
Individual CE Class
Change Orders: What Your Attorney Wish You Knew Before Court
Individual CE Class
Profit First Contracting
Individual CE Class
Construction Law Change Orders
Individual CE Class
Breaking Thru: Scaling Your Business
Individual CE Class
Thriving as a GC in an Inflationary Era
Standalone · Just the Mandatory
The 2-Hour North Carolina Mandatory CE Class — Standalone
If you only need the mandatory 2-hour Board class, here it is on its own. $75, live online. Same content whether you take it as part of a Full Compliance Bundle or by itself.
Just the 2-Hour Mandatory
NC Board Mandatory CE Class
The 2-hour class every NC GC must take each year — set by the NC Board.
- NC Board policy updates for the current year
- Code changes and enforcement priorities
- NCLBGC required content — satisfies the 2-hour mandatory portion
- Take it standalone if you have done your 6 elective hours elsewhere
Statewide NC Coverage
Other NC Areas We Serve
Not in the Raleigh area? NC Contractor Academy delivers Board-approved Continuing Education and exam prep live online across North Carolina. Find the region nearest you.
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
View classesGreensboro
Triad · Guilford
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
View classesFayetteville
Cumberland County
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
View classesGreenville
Pitt County · Eastern NC
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
View classes HQJacksonville
Onslow County · NCCA HQ
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
View classesWilmington
New Hanover · Coast
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
View classesOnline
Statewide · All NC
In-Person · Live Zoom · Vault
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Official NC Licensing Resources
Verify Everything — Straight From the Source
We keep every class aligned to current North Carolina rules — but you should always confirm license requirements, exam scheduling, and fees directly with the official agencies below.
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NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC)
The official source for NC license rules, applications, classification approvals, and license lookup.
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PSI Examination Service Centers
Where you sit for the NC contractor licensing exams. Schedule through PSI after your NCLBGC application is approved.
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NC General Statutes Chapter 87
The state law that defines NC contractor licensing categories, scope, and exam requirements.
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NCCA — Your NCLBGC-Approved Provider
We're listed in the NCLBGC's directory of approved continuing-education providers. Every class includes our provider info so you can verify it.
Don't Wait Until November
Lock In Your Online Class — Raleigh
Pick your date, secure your seat, finish your annual Continuing Education requirement in one day, live online. The CE year ends November 30.