GC CE Courses

In North Carolina, General Contractors are required by the State Licensing Board to complete 8 hours of approved continuing education each year in order to maintain their license.

At NC Contractor Academy, we make meeting this requirement easy. We offer the mandatory 2-hour course to fulfill part of your education requirement, and we also provide a variety of additional courses that cover everything from industry best practices to the latest regulations. These courses are designed to be engaging and informative, ensuring you get the most out of your time while fulfilling your obligations.

I’m an NC General Contractor and I want to register for:

An 8-Hour CE Course Bundle That Covers The Whole Year

An Individual CE Elective Course

Only The 2 Hour Mandatory CE Course

Our goal is to provide you with practical, relevant training that not only helps you meet the state’s requirements but also supports your ongoing success as a contractor. Whether you’re looking to check off your required hours or enhance your skills in areas that matter to your business, we’ve got you covered. Explore our courses today and get started on fulfilling your continuing education requirements in a way that’s convenient and valuable for you.

Register For An 8 Hour CE Complete Course Bundle

Below are our multi-class course offerings. If you’d like to complete a full set of 8 CE Hours all at once, please choose of the options in this section.

Change Orders COURSE BUNDLE

COURSE BUNDLE PRICE: $260

Get your full 8-hrs of continuing education credit with this course combination. Choose the options for all 3 of the courses below to fulfill your full CE requirements.

Construction Law COURSE BUNDLE

COURSE BUNDLE PRICE: $260

Get your full 8 hours of continuing education credit with this course combination. Choose the options for all 3 of the courses below to fulfill your full CE requirements.

Register For An Individual CE Class

Below are our individual class offerings. If you’d like to complete a single class for 2 or 4 credit hours, please choose one of the options below to register.

2-hr Mandatory Class	*2 Credit Hours* This mandatory 2-hour course is a basic continuing education requirement for all licensed general contractors to maintain licensing. CLASS LOCATIONS: All scheduled classes via the Zoom online platform you will receive an email with the zoom link 2 days before class starts. CLASS TIMES: Mandatory class (2-hours) 8AM -10AM	Register Now
Change Orders 101	*4- Credit Hours* Become an expert on change order management.	Register Now
Change Orders 102	*2- Credit Hours* Become an expert on change order management.	Register Now
Construction Law 101	*4 Credit Hours* Understand construction law as it relates to owners, contractors, and design professionals. CLASS LOCATIONS: All scheduled classes via the Zoom online platform you will receive an email with the zoom link 2 days before class starts. CLASS TIMES: Construction Law 101 (4-hours) 10AM – 2PM	Register Now
Construction Law 102	2 Credit Hours Understand contracts and working with subcontractors. CLASS LOCATIONS: All scheduled classes via the Zoom online platform you will receive an email with the zoom link 2 days before class starts. CLASS TIMES: Construction Law 102 (2-hour) 2PM – 4PM	Register Now

The CE year begins January 1 and ends on November 30 annually.

Classes will not be offered during the month of December.

Continuing Education Courses

✔ 8 hours of CE must be completed in order to renew a license by at least one qualifier for licensees in the license classifications of Building, Residential and Unclassified.

✔ The 8-hour course requirement includes a mandatory 2-hour course produced by the Board with information about changes in the laws and rules.

✔ The remaining 6 hours will be elective courses produced by outside providers, submitted to and approved by the Board.

The following are the minimum requirements & guidelines for the implementation of synchronous learning:

✔ A computer or other device with camera and microphone capabilities. (student connection via cell phone is not allowed)

✔ Broadband internet access with a strong internet connection capable of maintaining connectivity.

✔ Software requirements (i.e. operating system, browser, etc)