Rhode Island Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Rhode Island you need to satisfy the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), Department of Business Regulation, Division of Building, Design and Fire Professionals's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 2.5 hours per 1-year cycle. 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 Rhode Island requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours required	2.5 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), Department of Business Regulation, Division of Building, Design and Fire Professionals

Renewal requires proof of completing a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course each year. Contractors working exclusively on commercial structures are exempt from the 2.5-hour course. Separately, a registration lapsed more than one year requires an approved 5-hour pre-registration course (not the 2.5-hour CE course) to reinstate.

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Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), Department of Business Regulation, Division of Building, Design and Fire Professionals 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.

Rhode Island Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Rhode Island requires about 2.5 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Renewal requires proof of completing a state-approved 2.5-hour continuing education course each year. Contractors working exclusively on commercial structures are exempt from the 2.5-hour course. Separately, a registration lapsed more than one year requires an approved 5-hour pre-registration course (not the 2.5-hour CE course) to reinstate.

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Rhode Island?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), Department of Business Regulation, Division of Building, Design and Fire Professionals. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Rhode Island Contractor CE?

Rhode Island generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), Department of Business Regulation, Division of Building, Design and Fire Professionals.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB), Department of Business Regulation, Division of Building, Design and Fire Professionals. 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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