Massachusetts Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Massachusetts you need to satisfy the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections / Division of Occupational Licensure'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 Massachusetts requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours requiredNo single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyBoard of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections / Division of Occupational Licensure

CE is required every 2 years and varies by license class: Unrestricted construction supervisor 12 hours, Restricted construction supervisor 10 hours, Specialty supervisor (masonry, roofing, insulation, etc.) 6 hours. At least 1 hour must be completed in each of the required topic areas (code review, workplace safety, business practices/workers' comp, energy, lead-safe practices). A maximum of 6 hours may be earned online; remaining hours must be in-person classroom training. Certificates submitted for a prior renewal cannot be reused. ce_hours_required is null because the required hours differ by license classification rather than a single fixed number.

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Massachusetts 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 Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections / Division of Occupational Licensure before purchasing.

Massachusetts Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Massachusetts does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. CE is required every 2 years and varies by license class: Unrestricted construction supervisor 12 hours, Restricted construction supervisor 10 hours, Specialty supervisor (masonry, roofing, insulation, etc.) 6 hours. At least 1 hour must be completed in each of the required topic areas (code review, workplace safety, business practices/workers' comp, energy, lead-safe practices). A maximum of 6 hours may be earned online; remaining hours must be in-person classroom training. Certificates submitted for a prior renewal cannot be reused. ce_hours_required is null because the required hours differ by license classification rather than a single fixed number.

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Massachusetts?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections / Division of Occupational Licensure. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Massachusetts Contractor CE?

Massachusetts generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections / Division of Occupational Licensure.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections / Division of Occupational Licensure. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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