Georgia Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Georgia you need to satisfy the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)'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 Georgia requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division)

No continuing education is required for the General Contractor license (Limited Tier or Unlimited). Per Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 553-12, mandatory CE applies only to RESIDENTIAL contractors: Residential-Basic requires 3 hours per year and Residential-Light Commercial requires 6 hours per year (measured on a July 1-June 30 year). General/commercial general contractors have no CE hour requirement.

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Georgia 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 Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) 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.

Georgia Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Georgia does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required for the General Contractor license (Limited Tier or Unlimited). Per Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Chapter 553-12, mandatory CE applies only to RESIDENTIAL contractors: Residential-Basic requires 3 hours per year and Residential-Light Commercial requires 6 hours per year (measured on a July 1-June 30 year). General/commercial general contractors have no CE hour requirement.

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Georgia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Georgia Contractor CE?

Georgia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Contractor CE courses in another state

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