Course Description

3 Hour Residential and General Contractor Online Renewal — Part 2 (Georgia)

Only $29 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced | No Tests ✅

Finish the second half of your Georgia contractor CE with this 3-hour Part 2 course. Learn from any device, log in/out anytime without losing your place, and download your instant certificate as soon as you’re done.

This 3-hour online course is designed for Georgia Residential Contractors who need self-paced continuing education for license renewal.

Georgia allows self-paced online coursework to count for only 50% of the total required CE hours. Because of that rule, this course should be understood as part of the online portion of the renewal requirement, not the full requirement by itself.

This course is especially useful for Residential Light Commercial Contractors who are completing the second 3-hour portion of their allowed 6 self-paced online hours. It may also be used by Residential Basic Contractors if they have not already used another self-paced online course for the same renewal cycle.

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✅ Who Should Take This Course?

This course is best for:

✅ Georgia Residential Light Commercial Contractors completing the second part of their allowed online CE
✅ Residential Basic Contractors who still need their 3-hour online portion
✅ Contractors who want a flexible, self-paced CE option
✅ Licensees who understand that Georgia requires part of the CE to be live or live webinar

✅ Georgia Contractor CE & Renewal — What to Know

• Typical CE totals: Many Georgia Residential and General contractors complete 6 hours of CE each biennial cycle.

• Renewal timing: Licenses renew every two years. Check your licensing portal for your exact expiration date and any CE notes tied to your classification.

• Course format: 100% online, self-paced, and no tests.

• Records: You’ll receive an instant certificate at completion; keep it (and your renewal receipt) for audit readiness.

Need the other 3 hours? Pair this Part 2 with Part 1 or choose the 6-Hour option to finish in one sitting.

✅ How to Renew Your Residential or General Contractor License (Georgia)

Step 1 – Confirm Your License Type and Renewal Requirements
Before you renew, confirm whether you hold a Residential Basic, Residential Light Commercial, or Commercial General Contractor license. In Georgia, Residential Basic licensees must complete 3 hours of continuing education per year, Residential Light Commercial licensees must complete 6 hours of continuing education per year, and Commercial General Contractors are not currently required to complete continuing education for renewal.

Step 2 – Complete Your CE Online if You Are a Residential Contractor
If you are renewing a Residential Basic or Residential Light Commercial license, complete your required continuing education before renewal. If you are a Commercial General Contractor, you can skip this step because Georgia does not currently require CE for that license type.

Step 3 – Download and Save Your Certificate
After completing your course, download your certificate of completion and keep it with your records. Georgia’s residential contractor rules require licensees to maintain official documentation of completed CE, and those records must be kept for at least two years following the end of the biennium and furnished to the Board upon request or random audit.

Step 4 – Report Your CE in CE Broker if CE Applies to Your License
As of January 1, 2026, Georgia licensees who are required to complete continuing education for renewal must register and report their CE into CE Broker and record all CE taken in their CE Broker account. This step applies to Georgia licensees with a CE requirement, such as residential contractors, but it does not create a CE requirement for Commercial General Contractors where none currently exists.

Step 5 – Submit Your Renewal Application Through GOALS
Georgia renewals for both Residential Contractors and Commercial General Contractors are completed online through GOALS and must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years. A late renewal period is available from July 1 through July 31.

Important Note: Residential contractors must attest that their CE requirements have been met, maintain records of attendance and completion, and submit those records if requested by the Board. Commercial General Contractors should still renew on time through GOALS, but Georgia’s FAQ currently states that they are not required to complete continuing education for renewal.

✅ Georgia Residential Contractor CE Requirements

Georgia residential contractor continuing education depends on your license type:

✅ Residential Basic Individual Contractor
Residential Basic contractors need 3 hours per year, or 6 total hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Georgia allows a maximum of 3 hours to be completed through self-paced online coursework. The remaining 3 hours must be completed live or by live webinar.

✅ Residential Light Commercial Individual Contractor
Residential Light Commercial contractors need 6 hours per year, or 12 total hours per 2-year renewal cycle. Georgia allows a maximum of 6 hours to be completed through self-paced online coursework. The remaining 6 hours must be completed live or by live webinar.

✅ Commercial General Contractor / Limited Tier
Commercial General Contractors and Limited Tier contractors generally do not have a continuing education requirement.

✅ Important Online CE Notice

This is a self-paced online course. Georgia allows self-paced online coursework to count for up to 50% of the total CE requirement for Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial contractor renewal.

If you are a Residential Light Commercial Contractor, this course may be used as Part 2 of your allowed online CE hours. Residential Light Commercial contractors may complete up to 6 hours online and must complete the remaining 6 hours live or by live webinar.

If you are a Residential Basic Contractor, Georgia allows only 3 hours of self-paced online CE per 2-year renewal cycle. If you have already completed another 3-hour self-paced online course for this renewal cycle, you may still need live CE instead of additional self-paced online hours.

What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (3 Hours)

Section 4 — Georgia Residential Code Highlights (1 Hr)

• Structural requirements for one- and two-family dwellings

• Egress, stairways, and emergency escape openings

• Smoke/CO alarm placement and installation in Georgia homes

• Fire separation between dwelling units and garages

• Energy code items (duct leakage, insulation, blower-door testing)

• Coordination issues across plumbing and mechanical trades

Section 5 — Contracts, Documentation & Risk Management (1 Hr)

• Required elements in residential contracts in Georgia

• Change orders and scope clarity that protect both parties

• Managing subcontractors and defining roles

• Payment schedules and retainage strategies

• Lien waivers & notice requirements

• Jobsite documentation (daily reports, photos, correspondence) for dispute protection

Section 6 — Business Practices, Ethics & Client Relations (1 Hr)

• Estimating & bidding ethics

• Time management and scheduling basics

• Client communication and expectation setting

• Marketing and representing your license accurately

• Insurance essentials (GL, WC, builder’s risk)

• Dispute resolution & mediation clauses to avoid litigation

Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

• ✅ Only $29 — straightforward pricing

• ✅ No tests — practical, contractor-focused content

• ✅ Instant certificate upon completion

• ✅ 100% online & mobile-friendly

• ✅ Log in/out anytime; progress saved

• ✅ Live support: call or text 1-800-698-2770

More Georgia Options (Build the Hours You Need)

HVAC

• 8-Hour HVAC Renewal – Georgia – $69

• 4-Hour HVAC Part 1 – Georgia – $39

• 4-Hour HVAC Part 2 – Georgia – $39

Plumbing

• 8-Hour Plumbing Renewal – Georgia – $69

• 4-Hour Plumbing Part 1 – Georgia – $39

• 4-Hour Plumbing Part 2 – Georgia – $39

Electrical

• 8-Hour Electrical – Georgia – $69

• 4-Hour Electrical — Procedures – $39

• 4-Hour Electrical — Code Compliance – $39

General/Residential Contractor

• 6-Hour General/Residential Contractor – Georgia – $59

• 3-Hour General/Residential Contractor — Part 1 – $29

• 3-Hour General/Residential Contractor — Part 2 (this course) – $29

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✅ Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take Part 2?
Part 2 is especially useful for Residential Light Commercial contractors who want to complete their second 3-hour self-paced online course. Together, Part 1 and Part 2 can help complete the 6-hour online portion allowed for Residential Light Commercial renewal.

Can Residential Basic Contractors take Part 2?
Yes, if they have not already completed another 3-hour self-paced online course for the same renewal cycle. Residential Basic contractors can only count up to 3 online self-paced hours toward the required 6-hour renewal-cycle requirement.

Can I complete all 12 hours for Residential Light Commercial renewal online?
No. Georgia allows only 50% of the required continuing education hours to be completed through self-paced online coursework. Residential Light Commercial contractors need 12 total hours per renewal cycle, so only 6 hours may be completed online. The other 6 hours must be live or live webinar.

Does this 3-hour course satisfy the full Residential Light Commercial requirement?
No. This course provides 3 hours. Residential Light Commercial contractors need 12 total hours per renewal cycle, with a maximum of 6 hours online and the remaining 6 hours live or live webinar.

Do Commercial General Contractors need this course?
Commercial General Contractors and Limited Tier contractors generally do not have a continuing education requirement. This course is mainly for Georgia Residential Basic and Residential Light Commercial contractors.

Course Details

• Georgia Contractor Course
• 3 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.