Oregon CCB Continuing Education Requirements
Hours, submission process, exemptions, free credits, and what contractors often miss at renewal - for both residential and commercial CCB license types.
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Oregon CCB Continuing Education Requirements at a Glance
| Licensed 6+ years | 3h LRB + 5h elective = 8h total |
| Licensed < 6 years | 3h LRB + 13h elective = 16h total |
Submit certificates to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov before renewing.
| CGC2 / CSC2 (Level 2) | 32h per key employee |
| CGC1 / CSC1 (Level 1) | 16-80h (by # key employees) |
| Dual endorsement | Commercial rules only |
Attest at renewal. Keep certificates for audits.
Before You Buy a CE Course
A few checks before enrolling can save you time, money, and renewal delays.
Why continuing education is required
Oregon requires most CCB-licensed contractors to complete continuing education as a condition of license renewal every two years. CE ensures contractors stay current with Oregon construction law, CCB business practice requirements, and evolving trade standards.
Residential contractors cannot complete the online renewal until CE credits are registered by the CCB. Commercial contractors attest at renewal that they completed the required hours, and may be audited afterward. CCB continuing education is measured by the two-year license period rather than by calendar year - your renewal cycle determines when the requirement applies.
CCB continuing education is one of several recurring compliance costs. The $400 license fee, bond, and insurance are separate. See the full Oregon CCB license cost breakdown →
What Contractors Often Miss About CCB Continuing Education
These are situations that come up at renewal and that the official CCB pages don't flag clearly. Each one has real consequences.
If your license has been inactive for an extended period, CE credits you complete may not apply to renewal - you may need to re-apply as a new licensee instead. Enrolling in courses before confirming your situation with the CCB is a common mistake. Call 503-378-4621 before taking any CE if your license has been inactive for any significant time.
If you hold both a residential and a commercial endorsement, you follow commercial CE requirements only. Completing the residential 8-hour track instead is a common mistake. When registering with a CE provider, always choose "Oregon CCB Commercial" as your board.
Residential contractors must email completion certificates to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov with their CCB number in the subject line, and wait for the CCB to register the credits before renewing online. Trying to renew without doing this first will block the renewal. Allow time for the CCB to process your certificates before attempting to renew.
Commercial contractors don't submit certificates at renewal - they just attest. Some then discard the certificates, not realizing the CCB randomly audits contractors on the first of every month. If audited and you can't produce certificates for the previous two-year cycle, your renewal can be challenged. Keep all certificates.
A license can become inactive due to an expired bond or insurance - even if the license renewal date itself hasn't passed. This affects what CE applies and what renewal path is available. If your bond or insurance lapsed, check your exact lapse date and confirm with the CCB before enrolling in any CE.
CE requirements by license type
Residential Contractors
| Years Licensed | CCB Laws (mandatory) | Elective Hours | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 or more years | 3 hours | 5 hours | 8 hours |
| Less than 6 years | 3 hours | 13 hours | 16 hours |
You will not receive credit for more than 3 hours of CCB classes per renewal cycle, even if you attend multiple LRB sessions.
Commercial Contractors
Commercial CE hours are completed by key employees (owners or employees who manage or supervise construction activities). The total hours required depends on your level and number of key employees during the renewal cycle.
| License Level | Key Employees | Total CE Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 CGC1 / CSC1 |
1 | 16h |
| 2 | 32h | |
| 3 | 48h | |
| 4 | 64h | |
| 5 or more | 80h | |
| Level 2 CGC2 / CSC2 |
Any | 32h per key employee |
The CCB uses the lowest number of key employees employed during the renewal cycle to determine the Level 1 requirement. CE can be split across multiple key employees - it does not all have to be taken by one person.
Dual endorsement (residential + commercial): If you hold both a residential and commercial CCB endorsement, you are subject only to the commercial CE requirements - not residential. Choose "Oregon CCB Commercial" when selecting your board on CE provider websites.
Home Inspectors (OCHI)
Home inspectors have a separate CE system from standard CCB licenses. As of a recent rule change, home inspectors no longer need CE for their CCB license - but still need 30 CE units every 24 months for their OCHI (Oregon Certified Home Inspector) certification.
- 1 unit = 1 clock hour of instruction from an approved provider
- Ride-along credit - accompanying a licensed plumber, electrician, or HVAC contractor on a 4+ hour job = 1 unit per job
- Applicant supervision - hosting a ride-along with a home inspector applicant = credit per session
- Professional association service - officer of an Oregon or national home inspector association = 1 unit per year
OCHI CE requirements are governed separately from standard CCB CE. Verify current requirements at the Oregon CCB Home Inspector page or call 503-378-4621.
License Types Exempt from CE
The following do not require continuing education to renew:
Additional exemptions apply if a business owner or officer holds certain other Oregon licenses, including:
- Oregon-licensed architects
- Oregon-licensed engineers
- Contractors who also hold certain Oregon BCD electrical or plumbing licenses (follow those CE requirements instead)
Contact the CCB at 503-378-4621 to confirm if your situation qualifies for an exemption.
The mandatory 3-hour CCB class
Every residential contractor (except exempt types) must complete 3 hours of CCB Laws, Regulations and Business Practices (LRB) each renewal cycle. Two ways to satisfy this:
Option 1 - Live Webinar
Attend one live 3-hour CCB LRB webinar. The CCB offers regular sessions including evening options.
View class scheduleOption 2 - Online On-Demand
Complete three separate 1-hour LRB courses through your online CCB portal account. Available anytime.
CCB contractor portalCan I Complete Oregon CCB Continuing Education Online?
Yes, partially - but the answer differs by requirement type.
Can be done online
- Mandatory 3-hour CCB Laws class - via CCB portal (three 1-hour on-demand modules) or live webinar
- Elective hours - through any CCB-approved online provider listed in the official course catalog
- Lead-safe refresher courses - if offered by an online approved provider
Cannot be done purely online
- Oregon OSHA Safety Consultation - requires a physical job site visit
- Oregon OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) - year-long on-site certification
- Some trade association workshops - verify format before registering
Approved Providers and the Official CCB Catalog
Residential contractors must use CCB-approved providers and courses. Before enrolling, verify the specific course appears in the CCB approved course catalog - a provider being approved does not automatically mean every course they offer qualifies.
Commercial contractors do not need to use CCB-approved providers. CE courses do not require pre-approval for commercial license types. You attest at renewal that you completed the required hours - and keep certificates in case of audit.
For residential elective hours, providers include online platforms, Oregon community colleges, and trade associations (OHBA, AGC Oregon). Oregon OSHA also provides credits at no cost - see the section below.
- 5-Hour CE Package - satisfies the 5h elective requirement for residential contractors with 6+ years
- 13-Hour Business Practices - satisfies the 13h elective requirement for contractors with less than 6 years licensed
- 3-Hour Bathrooms & Kitchens - elective credit for any residential contractor
- 16-Hour Pre-Licensure - for new license applicants
100% online, mobile-friendly. The mandatory 3-hour CCB LRB class must still be taken separately through the CCB directly.
View courses at CCBLicense.com- Oregon community colleges offer CCB-approved courses in construction business practices, safety, and trade-specific topics
- Trade associations (OHBA, AGC Oregon) offer workshops that count as elective CE
- Oregon OSHA consultation programs provide free credits (see next section)
- Lead-safe certification courses count as CCB CE credit
Free Oregon CCB Continuing Education through Oregon OSHA
Oregon OSHA offers several ways to earn CCB continuing education credit at no cost. These are among the least-known options available to Oregon contractors.
Oregon OSHA CE Credit Summary
| Program | CCB CE Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Consultation | 3 hours | One per license period |
| Comprehensive Consultation | 5 hours | One per license period |
| Challenge Program | 8 or 16 hours | Can satisfy full residential CE requirement |
Note: not all Oregon OSHA courses or programs count for CCB CE credit. Only the programs above are recognized. Verify at oregon.gov/ccb before beginning any program.
Safety Consultation (3 or 5 hours)
Request a safety consultation on a job site through Oregon OSHA. A specific consultation earns 3 hours of CCB CE credit. A comprehensive consultation earns 5 hours. Correct any identified hazards to receive the credit.
You can earn credit for only one safety consultation per license period. Oregon OSHA will issue documentation to submit to the CCB.
Challenge Program (8 or 16 hours)
Complete the Oregon OSHA Challenge Program and you can satisfy all 8 or 16 hours of your CCB continuing education requirement for the renewal cycle - covering the full residential CE requirement.
Contact your nearest Oregon OSHA field office to apply. Once completed, OSHA provides documentation to submit to the CCB at cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov.
Lead-safe classes and CCB CE credit
The CCB states that qualifying government-approved lead-safe renovation certification courses can count toward CCB continuing education - either as 3 hours of LRB credit or as elective hours. This includes approved 8-hour initial certification courses and 4-hour refresher courses. The CCB applies the credit when you present your lead training certificate to obtain or maintain your LBPR license. Verify current requirements at the Oregon CCB Continuing Education page before enrolling.
Submitting CE credits - residential vs commercial
The submission process differs significantly between residential and commercial contractors.
Residential - submit certificates
Email completion certificates to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov with your CCB number in the subject line. The CCB must register your credits before you can renew online. Allow time for the CCB to process your certificates before attempting to renew.
You can submit certificates as soon as you complete each course - you don't have to wait until renewal time.
Commercial - attestation only
Commercial contractors do not submit certificates at renewal. Instead, you check an attestation statement on the renewal application certifying that you completed the required hours.
Keep all certificates. The CCB randomly audits contractors and may request proof for the previous two-year cycle. If audited, contact ccbaudits@ccb.oregon.gov or call 503-934-2227.
Monthly CE audits
On the first of every month, the CCB randomly selects a portion of recently renewed contractors for a continuing education audit. If selected, you will receive a letter requesting you to complete and return a CE Worksheet and, potentially, copies of your completion certificates. Each audit covers the previous two-year licensing cycle.
Download the CE Worksheet from oregon.gov/ccb or request it by emailing ccbaudits@ccb.oregon.gov or calling 503-934-2227. Retain all CE certificates - they remain accessible through most provider websites after completion.
If your license has expired or lapsed
Expired or lapsed recently
Complete your CE requirements and renew normally through the CCB portal. Note: a license that became inactive due to an expired bond or insurance is also considered lapsed - not just licenses past their renewal date.
Inactive for an extended period
Call 503-378-4621 before enrolling in any CE. If your license has been inactive for a significant period, the standard renewal process may not apply and CE credits may not count. The CCB will confirm what path applies to your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: July 2026. Information sourced from the Oregon CCB Continuing Education and Education Catalogs pages.
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CE Quick Reference
- Residential 6+ years 8h total
- Residential < 6 years 16h total
- Mandatory CCB class 3h LRB (all)
- Commercial Level 2 32h/key employee
- Commercial Level 1 (1 KE) 16h
- Commercial Level 1 (2 KE) 32h
- Commercial Level 1 (3 KE) 48h
- OCHI (home inspectors) 30 units/24m
- Exempt types RHSC, RLSC, RHEPSC
- Residential submit to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov
- Commercial Attestation at renewal
- Audit contact ccbaudits@ccb.oregon.gov
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