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Florida Contractor CEU Requirements: Everything You Need to Renew Your License (Fast)


Florida Contractor CEU Requirements: Everything You Need to Renew Your License (Fast)

Whether you're a general, residential, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical contractor in Florida, one thing is certain: you’re required to complete continuing education (CE) before renewing your license. But figuring out how many hours you need, which courses are required, and where to take them—without overpaying or wasting time—can be a hassle.

This guide will walk you through:

  • ✅ What CEUs Florida contractors need

  • ✅ How to renew your license

  • ✅ Where to take your CE online—fast, affordable, and fully approved

How Many CE Hours Do Florida Contractors Need?

According to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), most certified and registered contractors must complete 14 hours of continuing education every two years, with a deadline of August 31 of every even-numbered year.

Here’s the current CEU breakdown required for license renewal:

Required Topic Hours
Advanced Building Code (ADV) 1
Workers’ Compensation (WC) 1
Workplace Safety (WPS) 1
Business Practices (BSP) 1
Business Ethics 1
Lien Law 1
Contracts 1
Wind Mitigation Methodologies 1
General Electives 6
Total 14

✅ Important note: While the state requires 1 hour of Wind Mitigation, our courses include 4 hours to provide deeper value—especially for contractors working in hurricane-prone regions. So you’re covered for both minimum and advanced requirements.

Where Can I Take Florida Contractor CE Courses Online?

Right here—at 1st Choice Continuing Education. All of our contractor CE courses are:

  • ✅ Fully approved by the Florida DBPR / CILB

  • ✅ 100% online and self-paced

  • ✅ Include instant access and instant certificates

  • ✅ Reported to the state within 24 hours

  • ✅ Just $79 or less, with a 30% discount when you purchase 3 or more courses

Florida Contractor CE Courses We Offer

Contractor Type  
✅ General Contractor – 14 Hours  
✅ HVAC / Mechanical Contractor – 14 Hours  
✅ Building Contractor – 14 Hours  
✅ Plumbing Contractor – 14 Hours  
✅ Residential Contractor – 14 Hours  
✅ Roofing Contractor – 14 Hours  
✅ Electrical Contractor – 11 Hours  

Buy 3 or more CE courses and get 30% off automatically — ideal for dual-license holders or employers certifying a team.

How to Renew Your Florida Contractor License

Here’s how it works:

  1. Complete your CE requirements through a DBPR-approved provider (like us)

  2. Log in to the Florida DBPR portal to renew your license

  3. Your CE hours are submitted to CE Broker within 24 hours of course completion

  4. Pay the renewal fee and submit your application

  5. Your license will be renewed once all CE and compliance items are complete

Don't wait until the last minute—late renewals may result in penalties or a lapsed license.

Do You Employ Contractors Who Need CE?

We work with contractors, builders, and business owners across Florida to streamline CE compliance for their entire team. If you're responsible for license renewals for multiple employees, we can help simplify the process.

Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 — we'll help you get everyone enrolled, certified, and reported.

✅ Get Your Florida Contractor CE Done Today

With 1st Choice CE, you get:

  • Courses approved by the Florida DBPR / CILB

  • Instant certificates and 24-hour reporting to the state

  • Flexible, 100% online access from any device

  • Just $79 or less per course, plus 30% off when you buy 3+