West Virginia Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in West Virginia you need to satisfy the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor)'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 West Virginia requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor)

No continuing education is required to renew a West Virginia contractor license. The Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 42) and the board's FAQ impose no CE requirement for license renewal; licensure is exam-based at initial application only. (Note: separate trade certifications such as electrical are governed by other agencies, but the general/building contractor license itself has no CE.)

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

West Virginia 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 West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor) 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.

West Virginia Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

West Virginia does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a West Virginia contractor license. The Contractor Licensing Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 42) and the board's FAQ impose no CE requirement for license renewal; licensure is exam-based at initial application only. (Note: separate trade certifications such as electrical are governed by other agencies, but the general/building contractor license itself has no CE.)

Do online Contractor CE courses count in West Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my West Virginia Contractor CE?

West Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (WV Division of Labor) site →

Contractor CE courses in another state

All states: General Contractor renewal