Hawaii Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Hawaii you need to satisfy the Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing 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 Hawaii requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)

No continuing education is required for general/building contractor (Class A general engineering, Class B general building) or specialty (Class C) license renewal. Hawaii's continuing competency/continuing education renewal requirements apply to electricians and plumbers (licensed under the Board of Electricians and Plumbers), not to the Contractors License Board classifications.

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

Hawaii 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 Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing 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.

Hawaii Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Hawaii does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required for general/building contractor (Class A general engineering, Class B general building) or specialty (Class C) license renewal. Hawaii's continuing competency/continuing education renewal requirements apply to electricians and plumbers (licensed under the Board of Electricians and Plumbers), not to the Contractors License Board classifications.

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Hawaii?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Hawaii Contractor CE?

Hawaii generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Hawaii Contractors License Board (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) site →

Contractor CE courses in another state

All states: General Contractor renewal