Minnesota Contractor CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Contractor license in Minnesota you need to satisfy the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 14 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Minnesota requires for Contractor renewal
| CE hours required | 14 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | iMS (DLI online application/renewal system) — QP continuing education status can be checked in iMS and Q registration renews automatically upon CE completion. |
| Governing body | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
CE is required of the qualifying person (QP) tied to the license, not the business license directly. The QP must complete 14 hours of DLI-approved continuing education per two-year cycle to renew their Q registration; at least one hour must relate to the Minnesota Energy Code and at least one hour to business management strategies. The contractor/remodeler license cannot be renewed unless its QP holds an active Q registration, which renews automatically once the 14 CE hours are completed.
Full Contractor renewal guide for Minnesota (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Minnesota Contractor CE course providers
- Vector Solutions (RedVector)
State-approved contractor CE across building, trades, and safety topics.
- Contractor Training Center
Exam prep and state-specific contractor continuing education packages.
- 360training
Online contractor CE accepted in states that require it for renewal.
- JADE Learning
Approved CE for contractors and the electrical/HVAC trades by state.
Minnesota Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in Minnesota?
Minnesota requires about 14 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. CE is required of the qualifying person (QP) tied to the license, not the business license directly. The QP must complete 14 hours of DLI-approved continuing education per two-year cycle to renew their Q registration; at least one hour must relate to the Minnesota Energy Code and at least one hour to business management strategies. The contractor/remodeler license cannot be renewed unless its QP holds an active Q registration, which renews automatically once the 14 CE hours are completed.
Do online Contractor CE courses count in Minnesota?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division and the completion is reported through iMS (DLI online application/renewal system) — QP continuing education status can be checked in iMS and Q registration renews automatically upon CE completion.. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Minnesota Contractor CE?
Minnesota uses iMS (DLI online application/renewal system) — QP continuing education status can be checked in iMS and Q registration renews automatically upon CE completion. to track Contractor continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.