Continuing Education For General Contractors

Florida License Renewal Requirements for Contractors

Florida general contractors must complete 14 hours of approved contractor education courses every two years to renew their license with the DBPR. The CILB requires one hour of workers' compensation, one hour of business practices, one hour of wind mitigation, and one hour of advanced Florida building code. The remaining hours cover construction law, safety, and industry updates. Missing your renewal cycle puts your license at risk..

Our courses meet mandatory DBPR license renewal requirements and give you immediate certificate access once you finish. Every course is approved by the Construction Industry Licensing Board and delivers exactly what you need to stay compliant. You'll never waste time on filler material that doesn't count toward your renewal.

In-Class and Livestream Options Available

Attend in-class sessions at our Sunrise location or join livestream courses from your job site or home. Both formats count as instructor-led hours and include the same approved curriculum. Livestream courses run on your schedule with live instructor access for questions. In-class sessions give you face-to-face instruction and networking with other licensed contractors in South Florida.

Online Courses With Instant Certificate Delivery

Complete your hours online at your own pace, 24/7. Each course includes video instruction, downloadable materials, and a final exam. Pass the exam and download your certificate immediately. No waiting for mail, no follow-up calls. Your completion gets reported directly to the DBPR within 30 days, and you keep a copy for your records.

Courses That Cover Business and Engineering Skills

General contractors run businesses, not just job sites. Our business practices courses cover estimating, contract law, lien rights, and project management. You'll learn how to protect your margins, avoid disputes, and keep projects on schedule. These aren't generic business classes. They're built for Florida construction and taught by instructors who've run contracting companies.

Engineering and building code courses keep you current on structural requirements, energy code updates, and wind mitigation rules. Florida's code cycle changes regularly, and inspectors expect you to know the latest standards. Our courses break down complex code language into practical job site applications you can use the next day.

Workers' Compensation and Safety Compliance

The mandatory workers' comp hour covers Florida's exemption rules, coverage requirements, and penalties for noncompliance. You'll learn how to classify employees correctly and avoid costly audits. Safety courses go beyond OSHA basics to cover fall protection, electrical hazards, and site-specific risk management for Florida construction.

Why Contractors Choose 1 Exam Prep for Renewal

We've been helping Florida contractors stay licensed since 2011. Our continuing education courses are approved, affordable, and built around your schedule. You're not sitting through hours of irrelevant content. Every course is focused, instructor-supported, and designed to get you back to work fast.

Carlos Diaz and our team of instructors are available by phone and email if you have questions about course selection or renewal deadlines. We track your progress and send reminders before your license expires. You'll never miss a deadline because we didn't follow up.

Membership Access for Multi-Year Planning

Buy individual courses or get membership access to our full library. Membership gives you unlimited course access for a flat annual fee, so you can knock out next cycle's hours early or take elective courses that build your skills. It's the lowest-cost way to stay ahead of your renewal requirements and avoid last-minute scrambling.

Browse our approved courses and pick the format that fits your schedule. In-class, livestream, or online: all three count toward your DBPR license renewal. Complete your hours today and keep your general contractor license active.