Construction Continuing Education Courses

State-Approved Continuing Education for Licensed Contractors

Florida requires licensed contractors to complete continuing education hours before each license renewal. Our construction continuing education courses are approved by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board and accepted statewide. You get instant access to online video and text courses that fulfill your renewal requirements, with certificates available immediately after completion.

Every course is built for working contractors who need to complete hours on their own schedule. No classroom attendance, no travel, and no waiting for certificates. You choose when and where you study.

Required Hours by License Type

Residential contractors need 14 hours of continuing education every two years. General contractors and building contractors need the same 14-hour requirement, which can be fulfilled through continuing education for general contractors. Journeyman and specialty contractor requirements vary by county and trade. View the course details to confirm your specific hour requirement matches your license type.

All Florida contractor licenses follow a two-year renewal cycle. Your hours must be completed before your expiration date, and the state requires courses from an approved provider. Our courses meet CILB approval standards and report directly to the state database.

Online Video and Text Course Options

Choose between video-based courses with instructor presentation or text-based courses you read at your own pace. Both formats fulfill the same state requirements. Video courses include on-screen instructors walking through each topic. Text courses let you read, highlight, and move through material faster if you prefer.

Each course includes a final test. You need a passing score to receive your certificate. If you don't pass on the first attempt, you can retake the test at no additional cost. Most contractors finish their required hours in one sitting.

Course Topics and Florida Requirements

Florida mandates specific topics for contractor continuing education. Every renewal cycle requires one hour of Florida building code updates, one hour of business practices, and one hour of workers' compensation. The remaining hours come from elective topics including safety, estimating, and contract law.

Our construction continuing education courses bundle all required topics into packages that fulfill your complete renewal. You don't have to track individual hour requirements or piece together courses from multiple providers. One package, all hours covered.

Residential and General Contractor Packages

Residential contractor courses cover the 14-hour requirement with topics specific to residential construction. General contractor packages include commercial code updates and business management topics. Both fulfill CILB requirements for license renewal.

If you hold both a residential contractor license and a specialty license, you complete hours for your highest-level credential. The state does not require separate continuing education for multiple licenses under the same name.

Certificate Delivery and State Reporting

Your completion certificate is available for download immediately after you finish the final test. We report your hours to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation within 48 hours. You receive a PDF certificate for your records and confirmation that your hours are logged with the state.

The certificate includes your license number, course title, hours completed, and provider approval number. Keep a copy for your renewal application. If the state requests proof of completion during renewal, you have documentation ready.

Why Contractors Choose 1 Exam Prep

We have helped Florida contractors meet continuing education requirements since 2011. Our courses are approved by the CILB and built specifically for working tradespeople who need to renew on time without wasting hours on filler content. You get the required material, the test, and the certificate.

Carlos Diaz and the instructor team at 1 Exam Prep have trained thousands of contractors through exam prep and continuing education. If you have questions about your hour requirement or need help choosing the right course, call our Sunrise office at the number listed on the site. We answer contractor questions every business day.

Pricing and Access Details

Course pricing is listed on each product page. You get lifetime access to the material, so if you start a course and need to finish later, your progress is saved. Payment is processed securely, and you receive login credentials immediately after purchase.

Most contractors complete their 14-hour requirement in 4 to 6 hours of actual study time. The state requires the course to be available for the full hour count, but you control your pace through the material.

View our Florida construction continuing education courses above and choose the package that matches your license type. Complete your hours today and stay current with your contractor license renewal.