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.
Go here for our Electrical Contractor Courses.
Florida 14 Hour Residential Contractor Complete CE Package
14h course
This 14 hour course will meet all of your renewal requirements. It Covers the required topics of:
- 2017 Residential building code
- Regulations Governing Contractors
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation
- Construction Safety
- Workers' Compensation
- Business Practices
Includes: (ADV,BSP,L&R,WC,WMM,WPS & GEN)
Florida 7 Hour 1st Time CE for Contractors
7h course
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:
- 2017 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)
Miami-Dade County 16 Hour Contractor CE Course
16h 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 2017 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 Plumbing Contractor Complete CE Package
14h course
This 14 hour course will meet all of your renewal requirements. It Covers the required topics of:
- 2017 Plumbing code
- Regulations Governing Contractors
- Regulations Governing Wind Mitigation
- Construction Safety
- Workers' Compensation
- Business Practices
Includes: (ADV,BSP,L&R,WC,WMM,WPS & GEN)
Florida 14 Hour HVAC Contractor Package
14h course
This 14 hour course is specifically designed to meet the continuing education requirements for Florida Contractors to renew their license.
This course includes:
- 2017 Florida Advanced Building Code Update (1 Hr Adv. Building Codes)
- Advanced 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)
FL Contractor 14 Hour 2017 NEC Electrical Package
14h course
Our 2017 NEC 14 hour course is state approved and will meet all of the continuing education requirements for Electrical Contractors. This course includes the following modules:
- Changes to the National Electrical Code for 2017 Chapter 1, 2, 3 & 8 (7 Hours Technical/Code Change)
- OSHA 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (1 Hour Safety)
- Workers Compensation (1 Hour Workers Compensation)
- Discussion of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (1 Hour Safety)
- Basic Professionalism Concepts (1 Hour Business)
- Basic Business Contracts (2 Hours Business)
- 2017 Florida Advanced Building Codes (1 Hour Advanced Module)
- Florida Rule & Law (1 Hour Rules & Laws)
Florida 14 Hour Pool/Spa Contractor Complete CE Package
14h course
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 2017 Residential (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 2017 NEC Alarm and Electrical Contractor CE
14h course
Our 2017 NEC 14 hour course is state approved and will meet all of the continuing education requirements for Alarm and/or Electrical Contractors. This course includes the following modules:
- Changes to the National Electrical Code for 2017 Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 8 (7 Hours Technical/Code Change)
- OSHA 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (1 Hour Safety)
- Workers Compensation (1 Hour Workers Compensation)
- Basic Business Contracts (1 Hour Business)
- 2010 Florida Advanced Building Codes (1 Hour Advanced Module)
- Florida Rule & Law (1 Hour Rules & Laws)
- False Alarm Prevention (2 Hours False Alarm)
Miami Dade 8 Hour Contractor Fundamentals & Hot Topics
8h course
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 8 Hour Contractor: Codes & Best Business Practices
8h course
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 1 Hour Pool Electrical Requirements
1h course
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 ppol electrical contractors.
Florida 1 Hour Wind Mitigation Regulations
1h course
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);
- Advanced 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
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
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
Rick Scott, Governor
Jonathan Zachem, Secretary
August 24, 2017
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 18577 File # 13515
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
Attn: TIMMOTHY BELL
531 N.E. "F" STREET
GRANTS PASS, OR 97526
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME: 1 YEAR LICENSE - 7 HOUR FLORIDA CONTRACTOR CE COURSE Online Includes:
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #:0612182
COURSE HOURS:
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 7/11/2017
COURSE EXPIRES: 7/10/2020
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
Rick Scott, Governor
Jonathan Zachem, Secretary
August 24, 2017
License Type: 0630 Ind/Org # 9980690 App # 18581 File # 13519
Attn: TIMMOTHY BELL
@ 1ST ATTEMPT (TRADESMANCE.COM)
531 N.E. "F" STREET GRANTS PASS, OR 97526
Dear Provider,
The Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) has officially approved your continuing education course application. The course number is as follows:
COURSE NAME: 14 HOUR FL CONTRACTOR: INTRO TO GREEN PRACTICES Online Includes:
Instructor(s): Mike Melvin
COURSE #: 0612178
COURSE HOURS: 14
COURSE EFFECTIVE: 7/11/2017
COURSE EXPIRES: 7/10/2020
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