Wisconsin Contractor CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Contractor license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)'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 Wisconsin requires for Contractor renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	12 months
Governing body	Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

No continuing education is required to renew the Dwelling Contractor certification itself (the business/financial-responsibility credential). CE applies only to the separate Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification, which an applicant business must hold or employ: that qualifier credential requires 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education each renewal cycle (construction laws/codes, safety, business management, design/building science, contracts/liability) and renews on a biennial cycle, per Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.315(3). So for the contractor (business) credential, CE hours = 0.

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

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) 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.

Wisconsin Contractor CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Wisconsin does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Contractor renewal. No continuing education is required to renew the Dwelling Contractor certification itself (the business/financial-responsibility credential). CE applies only to the separate Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification, which an applicant business must hold or employ: that qualifier credential requires 12 hours of DSPS-approved continuing education each renewal cycle (construction laws/codes, safety, business management, design/building science, contracts/liability) and renews on a biennial cycle, per Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.315(3). So for the contractor (business) credential, CE hours = 0.

Do online Contractor CE courses count in Wisconsin?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Wisconsin Contractor CE?

Wisconsin generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Contractor CE courses in another state

All states: General Contractor renewal