Virginia Contractor CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Contractor license in Virginia you need to satisfy the Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR)'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 Virginia requires for Contractor renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR) |
Virginia does not impose a general continuing-education requirement on the contractor business license (Class A/B/C) itself for renewal. CE obligations in Virginia apply to specific individual tradesman certifications/licenses (e.g., 3 hours per cycle for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tradesmen; gas-fitting 1 hour; certified elevator mechanics 8 hours), not to the general/building contractor firm license. Note: some third-party sources reference a 3-hour CE requirement for a contractor's qualified individual; this could not be confirmed as a general firm-license renewal requirement on an official DPOR page, so the firm-license CE requirement is treated as 0/none.
Full Contractor renewal guide for Virginia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Virginia 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.
Virginia Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in Virginia?
Virginia does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. Virginia does not impose a general continuing-education requirement on the contractor business license (Class A/B/C) itself for renewal. CE obligations in Virginia apply to specific individual tradesman certifications/licenses (e.g., 3 hours per cycle for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tradesmen; gas-fitting 1 hour; certified elevator mechanics 8 hours), not to the general/building contractor firm license. Note: some third-party sources reference a 3-hour CE requirement for a contractor's qualified individual; this could not be confirmed as a general firm-license renewal requirement on an official DPOR page, so the firm-license CE requirement is treated as 0/none.
Do online Contractor CE courses count in Virginia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Virginia Contractor CE?
Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Virginia Board for Contractors (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, DPOR). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.