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Florida Contractor Continuing Education

Florida Contractor CE Hub

Browse Florida contractor renewal information and both Education Pathways renewal packages — a single home for the 14-hour biennial CE requirement.

Provider #PVD1542
14 CE Hours
Self-Paced Online
Renew by Aug 31, 2026

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Florida Contractor Renewal at a Glance

Most Florida contractors complete 14 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle.

14

Total CE Hours

Required every renewal cycle.

Aug 31

Renewal Deadline

Biennial — even years for Certified, odd years for Registered.

2026

Certified Deadline

Current Certified Contractor renewal date.

24 Hrs

DBPR Reporting

Completions typically reported within 24 hours.

Who this applies to: Most Florida contractor license types use the standard package. Pool & Spa Contractors need the separate Pool & Spa package instead — see below.

Two Ways to Complete Your 14-Hour Requirement

Choose the package that matches your license type. Both cover the full 14-hour biennial requirement.

Florida Contractors Renewal Package

14 Hours · Provider #PVD1542

$59.99

Covers Workers’ Compensation, workplace safety, wind mitigation, contract law, business practices, laws and rules, general topics, and Advanced Mechanical Codes — 8th Edition.

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Florida Pool & Spa Contractors Renewal Package

14 Hours · Provider #PVD1542

$59.99

Same base topics, with Advanced Electrical 8th Edition (PEC) in place of Advanced Mechanical Codes.

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Individual Advanced-Code Classes

Need just the advanced-code module on its own? Both are available individually.

Advanced Florida Electrical 8th Edition — Chapter 4

1 Hour · PEC/ADV

$19.99

Introduces Florida’s Advanced Electrical Codes, 8th Edition.

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Florida Advanced Mechanical Codes 8th Edition

1 Hour

$19.99

Introduces Florida’s Advanced Mechanical Codes, 8th Edition.

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Renewal Steps

1. Confirm your requirement

Check your license type and confirm whether you’re a Pool/Spa Contractor, since that determines which package you need.

2. Complete approved CE

Purchase and complete the matching 14-hour renewal package online, at your own pace.

3. File before your deadline

Submit your renewal application through MyFloridaLicense.com before your license’s expiration date.

Approved Provider and Recordkeeping

DBPR-approved provider

Education Pathways is Provider #PVD1542. The Florida Contractors Renewal Package carries Course Approval #0615214.

Reported to DBPR

Completions are typically reported to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation within 24 hours.

Keep your certificate

Download and retain your certificate of completion after finishing your package.

Why Renew On Time

Renewing without completed CE documentation carries real risk beyond a processing delay.

Avoid delinquent status

Florida contractor licenses not renewed by the deadline can be moved to delinquent status with DBPR.

Avoid processing delays

Missing CE documentation at filing time can slow down or block your license renewal.

Keep working without interruption

An active, current license lets you continue bidding and contracting without a gap.

Florida Contractor Resources

Renewal Guide

Understand the renewal cycle and deadline for your license type.

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CE Requirements

Full breakdown of the 14-hour requirement and covered topics.

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Online Courses

Browse the Florida Contractor CE Classes page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do Florida contractors need?

Florida contractors complete 14 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle.

Which Florida contractor renewal package should I choose?

Most eligible contractor license types use the Florida Contractors Renewal Package. Pool & Spa contractors should use the Florida Pool & Spa Contractors Renewal Package because it includes the required Advanced Electrical 8th Edition (PEC) course.

Can I buy an advanced-code class on its own?

Yes. Both the Advanced Florida Electrical 8th Edition — Chapter 4 class and the Florida Advanced Mechanical Codes 8th Edition class are available individually for $19.99 each.

When is my Florida contractor renewal deadline?

Florida contractor licenses expire August 31 biennially. Registered contractors renew in odd-numbered years; Certified contractors renew in even-numbered years. The current Certified Contractor renewal deadline is August 31, 2026.

Are completions reported to DBPR?

Yes. Education Pathways reports contractor course completion to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Reporting is usually completed within 24 hours.

Does this hub include Alarm or Electrical Contractor renewal packages?

No. This hub is focused on the two Florida contractor packages shown here: the standard Florida Contractors Renewal Package and the Florida Pool & Spa Contractors Renewal Package. Florida Electrical Contractors have their own dedicated renewal package and CE Hub.

Start Your Florida Contractor CE Today

Get all 14 required hours in one self-paced package.

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