Alaska Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Alaska you need to satisfy the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program)'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 Alaska requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program)

No continuing education is required to renew the base general contractor registration (AS 08.18.011). Continuing competency (continuing education) applies only to the optional Residential Contractor Endorsement: under 12 AAC 21.650, residential contractor endorsement renewals require 16 contact hours of approved continuing competency activities per two-year period (arctic/cold-climate building science topics). A general contractor without a residential endorsement has no CE requirement.

Full Contractor renewal guide for Alaska (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Alaska Contractor CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program) before purchasing.

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.

Alaska Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Contractor license in Alaska?

Alaska does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required to renew the base general contractor registration (AS 08.18.011). Continuing competency (continuing education) applies only to the optional Residential Contractor Endorsement: under 12 AAC 21.650, residential contractor endorsement renewals require 16 contact hours of approved continuing competency activities per two-year period (arctic/cold-climate building science topics). A general contractor without a residential endorsement has no CE requirement.

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Alaska?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Alaska Contractor CE?

Alaska generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development - Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Construction Contractors program). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Contractor CE courses in another state

All states: General Contractor renewal