Step 1 · 1-Day
NASCLA 1-Day Exam Prep
- Learn how the open-book exam works + how to navigate your 23-book set
- Test strategy + a clear study roadmap
$350FREE
⚡ NORTH CAROLINA'S NCLBGC-APPROVED ACADEMY
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From your first NC license to your annual Continuing Education — answer 3 quick questions and we'll point you to your exact next step in 30 seconds.
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Statewide NC + Online
27 Years NC Construction Experience
"Knocked out all 8 CE hours in one Saturday Zoom class. No fluff, real-world examples."
Jennifer R. — Licensed NC GC, Wilmington"The Boot Camp gave me the structure I couldn't build on my own — passed NASCLA first try."
Marcus T. — Licensed NC GC, Charlotte"The 1-Day class saved me weeks of guessing. Walked out with a plan and passed three weeks later."
David W. — GC Candidate, Raleigh
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Your Roadmap
How to Get Your North Carolina Contractor License
Six steps from "thinking about it" to licensed — and what to do each year after.
Confirm your classification
Building, Residential, or NASCLA — and your limit (Limited / Intermediate / Unlimited).
Find your license →Check eligibility & financials
Experience, business entity, insurance, references, and the financial requirement for your tier.
NCLBGC requirements ↗Prep with NCCA
On-demand Study Vault or a live in-person class — NC-specific, taught by a working contractor.
See exam prep →Apply to the NCLBGC
File your application with the Licensing Board and wait for approval before scheduling.
nclbgc.org ↗Schedule & pass your exam
Test through PSI once approved — bring only Board-approved materials.
psiexams.com ↗Stay compliant every year
Once licensed, complete 8 CE hours each year by November 30 to keep your license active.
Annual CE →What We Offer
Four Programs Built for North Carolina General Contractors
From your first license to your annual Continuing Education — every step of an NC contractor's career, taught by working contractors. Pick the program that matches where you are right now.
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Annual Requirement
NC Continuing Education
Knock out your full 8-hour annual NC requirement in a single day. Board-approved bundles include the mandatory 2-hour Board class plus 6 hours of approved electives.
Best for:
Already-licensed NC General Contractors who need to stay compliant with their annual 8-hour CE.
Continuing Education Pillar
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.
Best for:
Contractors pursuing a commercial license, or general contractors expanding into multi-state commercial work.
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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.
Best for:
First-timers, out-of-state contractors moving to NC, retakers, or anyone adding the Building classification.
NC Building Prep
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.
Best for:
New contractors getting their first NC residential license — or out-of-state pros moving in.
NC Residential Prep
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 — and the combo makes the 1-Day class free.
Step 2 · 4-Week
NASCLA 4-Week Boot Camp
- 4 weeks of guided study + weekly accountability
- Step-by-step path through all 115 scored questions and the 5.5-hour (330-minute) open-book format
$2,000
Combo Total
$2,000Save $350 vs. buying separately
1-Day Only
NASCLA 1-Day Exam Prep
- Focused jumpstart for self-disciplined studiers
- One day, live online via Zoom
$350Get 1-Day Class
Boot Camp Only
NASCLA 4-Week Boot Camp
- 4 weeks of guided study + accountability
- Best for contractors who need structure
$2,000Get Boot Camp
NC Continuing Education
North Carolina Continuing Education — Find Your Right Path
Four ways to satisfy your annual NC General Contractor CE requirement. Pick the option that fits your situation.
Option 1
Mandatory Only
$75
2 hours
Just need the Board class. The 2-hour mandatory taught fresh every year.
- NC Board policy + code updates
- Live Zoom or eLearning
- NCLBGC-approved hours
Individual Electives
$75
each · 2 hours
Pick by topic. Mix and match electives that fit your business focus this year.
- 21 Board-approved topics
- Pick exactly what you need
- Build your 8 hours your way
Elective Bundle
$200
3 electives · 6 hours
Mandatory done? Pick 3 electives in a curated topic bundle and save vs. individual.
- 12 themed bundles to pick from
- Save $25 vs. buying 3 individually
- One-day live Zoom or eLearning
Full Compliance
$245
mandatory + 3 electives · 8 hours
The all-in-one. Mandatory class + 3 electives in one purchase — annual compliance done.
- Full annual CE in one click
- Save $55 vs. buying all 4 individually
- 12 topic mixes — pick what fits
All NCCA classes are NCLBGC-approved. NC General Contractors need 8 hours of Board-approved CE annually — 2 hours mandatory + 6 hours of electives.
How NC Contractors Learn
Four Ways to Learn — One Board-Approved Curriculum
In-person classes, live Zoom, on-demand study vaults, and self-paced eLearning (coming soon). Pick the format that fits your schedule — every class is approved by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.
In-Person Classes
Scheduled live, in-person exam-prep classes — NASCLA, NC Building, and NC Residential — at locations across North Carolina. Learn face-to-face with the instructor.
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Live Online Classes (Zoom)
Live, interactive classes via Zoom — open to North Carolina general contractors in every county. Same Board-approved curriculum, real-time Q&A with the instructor, no travel required.
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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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Coming SoonSelf-Paced eLearning
Self-paced online courses for NC general contractors. Learn on your own schedule, 24/7. Pause, rewind, and review until you've mastered the material. (Coming soon.)
View eLearningGetting 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. New to all this? Start with the NC Contractor Knowledge Hub — every exam fact, fee, and rule, explained.
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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
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CE Full Compliance Bundles — All 8 Hours, One Purchase
The all-in-one option. Each Full Compliance Bundle includes the mandatory 2-hour NC Board class PLUS 3 Board-approved 2-hour electives — your full annual NC Continuing Education compliance in a single purchase. Saves $55 vs. buying all 4 classes individually.
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Construction Law Full Compliance Bundle
$245
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New & Small Business Success Full Compliance Bundle
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Profit Protection Full Compliance Bundle
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Jesus in Construction Full Compliance Bundle
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Already Done the Mandatory?
CE Elective Bundles — 6 Hours of Topic-Focused Electives
Already taken your 2-hour mandatory Board class? Pick a 3-elective topic bundle (6 CE hours) for $200 — saves $25 vs. buying the same 3 electives individually. 12 themed bundles to choose from across Construction Law, Change Orders, Profit First, Subcontractor Management, and more.
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. Mix and match across construction law, change orders, profit management, subcontractor management, and more.
Individual CE Class
Construction Law 101
$75
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Individual CE Class
Thriving as a GC in an Inflationary Era
$75
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Individual CE Class
The Billion Dollar Contractor
$75
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Individual CE Class
The Million Dollar Project Manager
$75
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Individual CE Class
Stop Working for Free: Plugging the Money Leaks
$75
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Individual CE Class
Managing Owner Expectations
$75
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Individual CE Class
Hire Right Build Right
$75
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Individual CE Class
Subcontractor Management That Works
$75
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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
Live Class Schedule
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Click any highlighted date to see classes available. Filter by format Sessions show a colored dot — purple for live Zoom, green for eLearning.
Statewide NC Coverage
Access Classes & Education Statewide — Wherever You Are
Live online Continuing Education and exam prep for contractors in every NC county. Explore the local page for your region — every class is delivered online, no travel required.
HQ
Jacksonville
Onslow County · NCCA HQ
Live Zoom · eLearning
View classesWilmington
New Hanover · Coast
Live Zoom · eLearning
View classesGreenville
Pitt County · Eastern NC
Live Zoom · eLearning
View classesFayetteville
Cumberland County
Live Zoom · eLearning
View classesCharlotte
Mecklenburg County
Live Zoom · eLearning
View classesGreensboro
Triad · Guilford
Live Zoom · eLearning
View classesRaleigh
Triangle · Wake County
Live Zoom · eLearning
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Statewide · All NC
Zoom · eLearning
View classesDon't Wait Until November
Stay NC-Compliant. Sharpen Your Edge.
The NC Continuing Education year ends November 30 — and no classes run in December. Lock in your hours now and avoid the year-end scramble. Statewide live Zoom and eLearning options.