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Florida Contractor Continuing Education

Florida Contractor CE Requirements

Review the 14-hour continuing education requirement for Florida contractors, the topics covered, and how to confirm which package matches your license type.

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Florida Contractor CE Requirements

Category Hours Important detail
DBPR-Approved CE Package 14 Completed through a provider approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Total 14 Required every two-year renewal cycle.
Topics covered: Workers’ Compensation, workplace safety, wind mitigation, contract law, business practices, laws and rules, general topics, and an advanced building-code course specific to your package.
Recordkeeping: Keep your certificate of completion on file after finishing your package, in case DBPR requests verification.

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.

Who the Requirement Applies To

The 14-hour requirement applies to most Florida contractor license types — which package you need depends on your license classification.

License type Package needed
General, Building, and Residential Contractors Florida Contractors Renewal Package
Pool & Spa Contractors Florida Pool & Spa Contractors Renewal Package
Other Trade Contractors Verify your specific license type and CE requirements before purchasing

Complete Your Requirement with a Package

Education Pathways offers two 14-hour packages that each cover the full requirement in one purchase.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours do Florida contractors need?

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

What topics are covered in the 14-hour requirement?

Workers’ Compensation, workplace safety, wind mitigation, contract law, business practices, laws and rules, general topics, and an advanced building-code course (Advanced Mechanical Codes or Advanced Electrical, depending on your package).

Does the requirement differ for Pool/Spa Contractors?

The total hours are the same, but Pool/Spa Contractors need the Advanced Electrical 8th Edition (PEC) course instead of Advanced Mechanical Codes, which is why Education Pathways offers a separate Pool & Spa renewal package.

Who approves this continuing education?

Education Pathways is a DBPR-approved provider, Provider #PVD1542. The Florida Contractors Renewal Package carries DBPR Course Approval #0615214.

Is my completion reported to DBPR?

Yes. Education Pathways reports contractor course completions to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, usually within 24 hours.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate of completion is available to download once you finish your package.

Is there a single package that covers the full 14-hour requirement?

Yes. Education Pathways offers two 14-hour packages that each cover the full requirement in one purchase: the Florida Contractors Renewal Package and the Florida Pool & Spa Contractors Renewal Package.

Complete Your Florida Contractor CE Online

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

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