Florida Contractor Continuing Education
We are a Florida DBPR approved online continuing education provider (DBPR provider ID is: 0005624 and our CILB CE provider license number is PVD1291).
Complete your continuing education to renew your FL contractor license today. All of our courses can be completed At Your Pace Online to help you meet the state's requirements to maintain your license. Once you finish your class you will have an official certificate of completion to save for your records, and we will report your course completion to the state for you.
If you hold a Certificate of Competency in Miami-Dade County, be sure to check out our special offerings towards the bottom of this page.
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Florida 14 Hour Contractor CE Course
This 14 hour course is specifically designed to meet the requirements for Florida Contractors. This course includes:
- 2020 Advanced Building Code
- Regulations Governing Contractors
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation
- Construction Safety
- Workers' Compensation
- Business Practices
This course meets all of your requirements (ADV,BSP,L&R,WC,WMM,WPS & GEN).
Miami-Dade County 16 Hour Contractor CE Course
This 16 hour package is specifically designed to meet the continuing education requirements for Florida contractors holding a Certificate of Competency in Miami-Dade County to renew their license.
This course includes:
- Miami-Dade Ordinance Chapter 10 (1 Hr Laws & Rules)
- Florida 2020 Advanced Building Code (1 Hr Advanced Building Code)
- F.S. 713 Construction Lien Law (1 Hr Business Practices)
- Regulations Governing Contractors (1.5 Hr Laws & Rules)
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation (1.5 Hr Wind Mitigation)
- Construction Safety (3 Hrs Workplace Safety)
- Workers' Compensation (1 Hr Workers' Compensation)
- Photovoltaic Systems (2 Hrs General)
- Rainwater Harvesting (2 Hrs General)
- Building the Exterior Shell (2 Hrs General)
Florida 14 Hour HVAC Contractor Package
This 14 hour course is specifically designed to meet the continuing education requirements for Florida Contractors to renew their license.
This course includes:
- 2020 Florida Advanced Building Code Update (1 Hr ADV)
- Florida Business Practices: Liens (1 Hr Business Practices)
- Regulations Governing Contractors (1 Hr Laws & Rules)
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation (1 Hr Wind Mitigation)
- Construction Safety (3 Hrs Workplace Safety)
- Workers' Compensation (1 Hr Workers' Compensation)
- The Basics of Masonry (2 Hr General)
- Drywall Fundamentals (1 Hr General)
- Building the Exterior Shell (3 Hrs General)
This course meets all of your requirements (ADV, BSP, L&R, WMM, WC & WPS)
Florida 14 Hour Pool/Spa Contractor Complete CE Package
Complete your full 14 hours of continuing education for license renewal with this pool/spa package. Featured topics cover the core requirements for business practices, Florida Building Code advanced module, Florida laws & rules, workers' compensation, workplace safety, wind mitigation methodologies, pool electrical requirements, and general ed. All specialty contractors needing WMM or PER should take this series.
This course includes:
- 1 Hour 2020 Building Code (ADV)
- 2 Hour (BSP)
- 1.5 Hour (L&R)
- 1.5 Hour (WMM)
- 1 Hour (WC)
- 3 Hours (WPS)
- 3 Hours (GEN)
- 1 Hour (PEC)
Florida 14 Hour Plumbing Contractor Complete CE Package
This 14 hour course will meet all of your renewal requirements. It Covers the required topics of:
- 2020 Advanced Building Code
- Regulations Governing Contractors
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation
- Construction Safety
- Workers' Compensation
- Business Practices
Includes: (ADV,BSP,L&R,WC,WMM,WPS & GEN)
Miami Dade 8 Hour Contractor Fundamentals & Hot Topics
This 8 hour course is specifically designed to meet half of the continuing education requirements for Florida contractors holding a Certificate of Competency in Miami-Dade County to renew their license.
This course includes:
- Miami-Dade Ordinance Chapter 10 (1 Hr Laws & Rules)
- F.S. 713 Construction Lien Law (1 Hrs Business Practices)
- Rainwater Harvesting (2 Hrs General)
- Photovoltaic Systems (2 Hrs General)
- Building the Exterior Shell (2 Hrs General)
Miami-Dade County 8 Hour Contractor: Codes & Best Business Practices
This course provides 8 hours of continuing education content for Florida Contractors who hold a Certificate of Competency in Miami-Dade County and are seeking to renew their licenses.
This course includes:
- Miami-Dade Ordinance Chapter 10 (1 Hr Laws & Rules)
- F.S. 713 Construction Lien Law (1 Hrs Business Practices)
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation (1 Hrs General)
- Construction Safety (3 Hrs General)
- Workers' Compensation (1 Hr General)
- Florida Advanced Building Code (1 Hrs General)
Florida 7 Hour 1st Time CE for Contractors
The point of this 7 hour course for residential contractors in Florida is to provide continuing education content that is required for a first time renewal of a license. This course covers:
- 2020 Advanced Building Code (1 Hour)
- Regulations Governing Contractors (1 Hr General)
- Building the Exterior Shell (2 Hrs General)
- The Basics of Masonry (2 Hr General)
- Drywall Fundamentals (1 Hr General)
Florida 3 Hour Construction Safety
This is a 3 hour course covering the topic of construction safety for the Florida contractor, and counts as three hours of credit towards your education.
This class explains construction safety in detail, diving into topics like OSHA standards, job-site safety, common hazards, general safety practices, construction-specific safety practices, and the fatal four.
Florida 3 Hour Building the Exterior Shell
This is a 3 hour course covering the process of building the exterior shell for the Florida contractor, and counts as three hours of credit towards your education.
This class gives the reasons for building the exterior shell, as well as the process of building the exterior shell, the wall types and key components of the exterior wall, best practice for exterior walls, windows and doors, decks, roof assembly, foundations, chimney penetrations, and insulation.
Florida 2 Hour Basics of Masonry
This is a 2 hour course that details the basics of masonry for the Florida contractor, and counts as two full hours of credit towards your education.
This class lists the common terms and definitions for masonry, and explains the process and basic operations for brick and block, forming a head joint, brick walls, cleaning brick, concrete masonry walls, and cleaning concrete masonry.
Florida 1 Hour 2020 Advanced Building Code
This 1 hour class on the 7th Edition of the Florida Building Code-Residential covers every significant change from the model code as selected by the Building Commission in their Analysis of Changes for the 7th Edition (2020). It fulfills the one hour of advanced building code needed to renew a license.
Florida 1 Hour Pool Electrical Requirements
In order to service the electrical systems of pools and similar water basins, specialty contractors in Florida must take this 1 hour required course for license renewal. Review state and federal standards, required practices for safe installation, maintenance, or repair of pools for commercial or residential use. This course satisfies 1 of the 14 hours needed for renewal, under FAC 61G4-18-001(2)(g).
This course satisfies the 1 hour PEC Pool requirement for pool electrical contractors.
Florida 1 Hour Drywall Fundamentals
This is a 1 hour course that covers the fundamentals of drywall, and counts as one hour of credit towards your education.
This class covers the basics of drywall, the installation process, best repair practices and common safety protocol relating to drywall installation. The course has been created with the student in mind, focusing on being easy-to-understand and informative, to maximize the use of your time.
Florida 1 Hour Workers Compensation
This is a 1 hour course covering workers' compensation for the Florida contractor, and counts as a full hour of credit towards your education.
This class explains workers' compensation in detail, covering topics such as history of workers' compensation, basic requirements, self insurance, what to do when an injury occurs, enforcements, and the drug-free workplace program requirements.
Florida 1 Hour Business Practices
This is a 1 hour course on advanced business practices in Florida for the contractor, and it covers the topic of liens in detail. The course is set up to be easy to work through and understand, and covers each detail of liens, from the purpose and function of liens all the way to the rules governing how liens must be created and delivered, to name a couple topics. This class counts as a full hour of credit.
Florida 1 Hour Regulations Governing Contractors
This is a 1 hour course on the regulations that govern construction contracting, and counts as 1 hour of credit towards your education.
The class takes an in-depth look into the regulations, detailing topics such as the purpose and function of the laws, the risks of hiring unlicensed contractors, how to register as a licensed professional, and The Florida Homeowner's Construction Recovery Fund.
Florida 1 Hour Wind Mitigation Regulations
This is a 1 hour course on the regulations and practices for wind mitigation, and counts as a full hour of credit towards your education.
How to Renew a FL Contractor License
- Registered Contractors must renew by August 31st every odd-numbered year.
- Certified Contractors must renew by August 31st of even-numbered years.
- All FL contractors are required to obtain 14 hours of continuing education every 2 years
- Of the 14 total hours, 1 hour of each of the following topics must be completed:
- Workplace Safety (WPS);
- Workers' Compensation (WC);
- Business Practices (BSP);
- Advance Building Code (ADV);
- Laws and Rules (L&R);
- Wind Mitigation (WMM).
- The remaining eight (8) hours are considered 'General' and can cover any of the listed topics above.
- If your license was issued more than 1 year, but less than 2 years, prior to August 31st of the renewal year, you owe 7 hours of general credits of continuing education.
- If your license was issued less than 12 months prior to August 31st of the renewal years, you do not owe any continuing education.
- Miami-Dade County Certificate holders must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years:
- 1 hour must be on Chapter 10 of the Code of Miami-Dade County and 1 hour on the Construction Lien Law (F.S. 713).
- The remaining 14 hours may be satisfied by any Board-approved courses.

Florida State Approval Letters
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Division of Professions Bureau of Education & Testing Continuing Education Unit
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1046
Phone: 850.921.8582 Fax: 850.922.2316
March 4, 2019
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 21136 File # 14629
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attn: DAVID MODICA/TONY BOWERS
1383 2ND AVE
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME: 2 Hour Basics Masonry Online - (GEN)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613028
COURSE HOURS: 2
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 3 Hour Building The Exterior Shell - Online - (GEN), HI - (GEN)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613026
COURSE HOURS: 3
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 1 Hour Drywall Fundamentals Online - (GEN)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613023
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 1 Hour Wind Mitigation Online
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613022
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 2017 Florida Building Code, Plumbing Advanced Code Update - Internet - Online
Includes: (ADV)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613027
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/4/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/3/2022
COURSE NAME: 2017 Florida Building Code, Residential Advanced Code Update Internet CE
Classroom
Includes: (ADV)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613065
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/4/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/3/2022
COURSE NAME: 1 Hour Workers Compensation Online
Includes: (WC)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613029
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 1 Hour Business Practices
Online
Includes: (BSP)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613030
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 3 Hour Construction Safety Online
Includes: (WPS)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613025
COURSE HOURS: 3
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
COURSE NAME: 1 Hour Regulations Governing Contractors Online
Includes: (L&R)
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613024
COURSE HOURS: 1
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 2/18/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 2/17/2022
This is a reminder that both the provider number and the course numbers are to be used when corresponding with this office and when making reference to or advertising your classes. It is the provider's responsibility to track course expiration dates and to submit renewal applications prior to the expiration date identified above. Course(s) must be taught in their entirety before they are reported to the department and partial credit is not permitted.
"Continued course approval is subject to the course content being maintained in accordance with the materials submitted for evaluation. Course materials should be modified to conform to changes in rules, statutes, codes, and standards. You should submit significant modifications to course material to the department at least 90 days prior to those changes being incorporated into the course. The department or the board must approve such modifications before they may be incorporated into the course material."
All registered and certified contractors are required to have at least one hour each of class in-laws and rules, workplace safety, worker's compensation, business practice, and specialized or advanced module courses approved by the Florida Building Commission as part of their fourteen continuing education hours required for license renewal.
LICENSE EFFICIENTLY. REGULATE FAIRLY.
WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD
CILB CE COURSE APPROVAL
CRS LICENSE:
12255
Approved Hours: 1, 14
Course Names:
- 1 HOUR PEC-POOL ELECTRICAL ONLINE
Course #:0613466
- 14 HOUR PEC-POOL ELECTRICAL ONLINE
Course #: 0613469
PROVIDER:
@ 1st ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
1383 2ND AVENUE
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Division of Professions Bureau of Education & Testing Continuing Education Unit
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1046
Phone: 850.921.8582 Fax: 850.922.2316
June 24, 2019
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 21243 File # 14659
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attn: DAVID MODICA/TONY BOWERS
1383 2ND AVE
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME:
@ 1ST ATTEMPT FL 7 HR 1st TIME CE FOR HVAC CONTRACTORS
Instructor(s): Daniel Whaley
COURSE #: 0613124
COURSE HOURS: 7
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 6/19/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 6/18/2022
This is a reminder that both the provider number and the course numbers are to be used when corresponding with this office and when making reference to or advertising your classes. It is the provider's responsibility to track course expiration dates and to submit renewal applications prior to the expiration date identified above. Course(s) must be taught in their entirety before they are reported to the department and partial credit is not permitted.
"Continued course approval is subject to the course content being maintained in accordance with the materials submitted for evaluation. Course materials should be modified to conform to changes in rules, statutes, codes and standards. You should submit significant modifications to course material to the department at least 90 days prior to those changes being incorporated into the course. The department or the board must approve such modifications before they may be incorporated into the course material."
All registered and certified contractors are required to have at least one hour each of a class in laws and rules, workplace safety, worker's compensation, business practice and specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission as part of their fourteen continuing education hours required for license renewal.
LICENSE EFFICIENTLY. REGULATE FAIRLY.
WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Division of Professions Bureau of Education & Testing Continuing Education Unit
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1046
Phone: 850.921.8582 Fax: 850.922.2316
May 20, 2019
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 21136 File # 14629
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attn: DAVID MODICA/TONY BOWERS
1383 2ND AVE
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME:
"@ 1ST ATTEMPT" FL CONTRACTOR 14 HOUR RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR PACKAGE
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613106
COURSE HOURS: 14
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 5/14/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 5/13/2022
This is a reminder that both the provider number and the course numbers are to be used when corresponding with this office and when making reference to or advertising your classes. It is the provider's responsibility to track course expiration dates and to submit renewal applications prior to the expiration date identified above. Course(s) must be taught in their entirety before they are reported to the department and partial credit is not permitted.
"Continued course approval is subject to the course content being maintained in accordance with the materials submitted for evaluation. Course materials should be modified to conform to changes in rules, statutes, codes and standards. You should submit significant modifications to course material to the department at least 90 days prior to those changes being incorporated into the course. The department or the board must approve such modifications before they may be incorporated into the course material."
All registered and certified contractors are required to have at least one hour each of a class in laws and rules, workplace safety, worker's compensation, business practice and specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission as part of their fourteen continuing education hours required for license renewal.
LICENSE EFFICIENTLY. REGULATE FAIRLY.
WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Division of Professions Bureau of Education & Testing Continuing Education Unit
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1046
Phone: 850.921.8582 Fax: 850.922.2316
May 20, 2019
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 21135 File # 14628
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attn: DAVID MODICA/TONY BOWERS
1383 2ND AVE
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME:
"@ 1ST ATTEMPT" FL CONTRACTOR 14 HOUR HVAC CONTRACTOR PACKAGE
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613106
COURSE HOURS: 14
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 5/14/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 5/13/2022
This is a reminder that both the provider number and the course numbers are to be used when corresponding with this office and when making reference to or advertising your classes. It is the provider's responsibility to track course expiration dates and to submit renewal applications prior to the expiration date identified above. Course(s) must be taught in their entirety before they are reported to the department and partial credit is not permitted.
"Continued course approval is subject to the course content being maintained in accordance with the materials submitted for evaluation. Course materials should be modified to conform to changes in rules, statutes, codes and standards. You should submit significant modifications to course material to the department at least 90 days prior to those changes being incorporated into the course. The department or the board must approve such modifications before they may be incorporated into the course material."
All registered and certified contractors are required to have at least one hour each of a class in laws and rules, workplace safety, worker's compensation, business practice and specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission as part of their fourteen continuing education hours required for license renewal.
LICENSE EFFICIENTLY. REGULATE FAIRLY.
WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Division of Professions Bureau of Education & Testing Continuing Education Unit
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1046
Phone: 850.921.8582 Fax: 850.922.2316
May 20, 2019
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 21137 File # 14630
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attn: DAVID MODICA/TONY BOWERS
1383 2ND AVE
GOLD HILL, OR 97525
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME:
"@ 1ST ATTEMPT" FL CONTRACTOR 14 HOUR PLUMBING CONTRACTOR PACKAGE
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0613108
COURSE HOURS: 14
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 5/14/2019
COURSE EXPIRES: 5/13/2022
This is a reminder that both the provider number and the course numbers are to be used when corresponding with this office and when making reference to or advertising your classes. It is the provider's responsibility to track course expiration dates and to submit renewal applications prior to the expiration date identified above. Course(s) must be taught in their entirety before they are reported to the department and partial credit is not permitted.
"Continued course approval is subject to the course content being maintained in accordance with the materials submitted for evaluation. Course materials should be modified to conform to changes in rules, statutes, codes and standards. You should submit significant modifications to course material to the department at least 90 days prior to those changes being incorporated into the course. The department or the board must approve such modifications before they may be incorporated into the course material."
All registered and certified contractors are required to have at least one hour each of a class in laws and rules, workplace safety, worker's compensation, business practice and specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission as part of their fourteen continuing education hours required for license renewal.
LICENSE EFFICIENTLY. REGULATE FAIRLY.
WWW.MYFLORIDALICENSE.COM
Florida Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Contractor Licensing Section
11805 S.W. 26 St (Coral Way) Room 206 Miami, Florida 33175-2474 Phone: 786.315.2880 · Fax: 786.315.2450
April 5, 2019
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attention: David Modica
1383 2nd Avenue
Gold Hill, OR 97525
Dear Sponser,
The CONSTRUCTION TRADES QUALIFYING BOARD - Division "A" reviewed your new course application at their April 2, 2019 board meeting. The Following course was approved:
COURSE TITLE: Miami Dade County 8 Hour Codes & Best Business Practices - Online (8 Hours)
COURSE NO. D115-001
COURSE TITLE: Miami Dade County 8 Hour Contractor: Fudementals 7 Hot Topics - Online (8Hours)
COURSE NO. D115-002
Please be advised that courses are valid for two (2) years from the date of approval.
If you have any questions concerning the "Continuing Education Program" PLease call me at 786-315-2880 or email me at JL045@miamidade.gov.
Sincerely,
Jose Lezcano,
Supervisor
RER Contractor Licensing Section
Florida Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Contractor Licensing Section
11805 S.W. 26 St (Coral Way) Room 206 Miami, Florida 33175-2474 Phone: 786.315.2880 · Fax: 786.315.2450
May 24, 2019
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attention: David Modica
1383 2nd Avenue
Gold Hill, OR 97525
Dear Sponser,
The CONSTRUCTION TRADES QUALIFYING BOARD - Division "A" reviewed your new course application at their May 22, 2019 board meeting. The Following course was approved:
COURSE TITLE: Miami Dade County 16 Hour Contractor CE Course (16 Hours)
COURSE NO. D115-003
Please be advised that courses are valid for two (2) years from the date of approval.
If you have any questions concerning the "Continuing Education Program" PLease call me at 786-315-2880 or email me at JL045@miamidade.gov.
Sincerely,
Jose Lezcano,
Supervisor
RER Contractor Licensing Section