South Carolina Contractor CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Contractor license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . 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 South Carolina requires for Contractor renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR) |
No continuing education is required for general/mechanical contractor license renewal in South Carolina; the official CLB renewal and fees pages list no CE requirement for these licenses. (Note: the 24-hour CE requirement found elsewhere on the LLR site applies to other professions such as burglar/fire alarm contractors, not general contractors.)
Full Contractor renewal guide for South Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required for general/mechanical contractor license renewal in South Carolina; the official CLB renewal and fees pages list no CE requirement for these licenses. (Note: the 24-hour CE requirement found elsewhere on the LLR site applies to other professions such as burglar/fire alarm contractors, not general contractors.)
Do online Contractor CE courses count in South Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Carolina Contractor CE?
South Carolina generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.