Tennessee Contractor CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Contractor license in Tennessee you need to satisfy the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Department of Commerce & Insurance)'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 Tennessee requires for Contractor renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Department of Commerce & Insurance) |
No continuing education is required for general/commercial (BC) contractor renewal. CE applies only to Residential classifications: per Tenn. Code Ann. 62-6-112(g), contractors holding a Residential (BC-A or BC-A/r) classification who were first licensed after January 1, 2009 must show proof of 8 RCE (residential continuing education) hours from a board-approved provider as a condition of renewal. Separately, every contractor must attach a current financial statement at each renewal (CPA-compiled if the monetary limit exceeds $1,500,000), plus proof of workers' comp and general liability insurance.
Full Contractor renewal guide for Tennessee (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required for general/commercial (BC) contractor renewal. CE applies only to Residential classifications: per Tenn. Code Ann. 62-6-112(g), contractors holding a Residential (BC-A or BC-A/r) classification who were first licensed after January 1, 2009 must show proof of 8 RCE (residential continuing education) hours from a board-approved provider as a condition of renewal. Separately, every contractor must attach a current financial statement at each renewal (CPA-compiled if the monetary limit exceeds $1,500,000), plus proof of workers' comp and general liability insurance.
Do online Contractor CE courses count in Tennessee?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Department of Commerce & Insurance). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Tennessee Contractor CE?
Tennessee generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Department of Commerce & Insurance).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Department of Commerce & Insurance). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (Department of Commerce & Insurance) site →