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Oregon CCB Continuing Education Requirements

How many CE hours you need, which license types are exempt, what counts as approved coursework, and how to submit your credits before renewal.

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Why continuing education is required

Oregon requires most CCB-licensed contractors to complete continuing education (CE) as a condition of license renewal. The Oregon Construction Contractors Board mandates CE to ensure that active contractors stay current with Oregon construction law, CCB business practice requirements, and evolving trade standards. A license renewed without completing required CE is considered invalid.

CE requirements apply to the two-year license cycle. Your license renewal date determines your CE deadline - you must have completed and submitted your credits before renewing, not after.

How many hours do you need?

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

Contractors endorsed for both residential and commercial work follow the commercial CE requirements, not residential. Contact the CCB to confirm which applies to your specific endorsement.

Home Inspectors (OCHI)

Home inspectors operate under a separate CE system from standard contractors. Requirements:

  • 30 CE units every 24 months prior to certification expiration
  • 1 unit = 1 clock hour of instruction from an approved provider
  • Ride-along credit - accompanying a licensed plumber, electrician, or HVAC contractor for 4+ hours = 1 unit per job
  • Applicant supervision - hosting a ride-along with a home inspector applicant = credit per session
  • Professional association service - serving as an officer of an Oregon or national home inspector association = 1 unit per year

License Types Exempt from CE

The following three residential license types do not require continuing education to renew:

RHSC Home Services Contractors
RLSC Residential Locksmith Services Contractors
RHEPSC Home Energy Performance Score Contractors

If you hold one of these endorsements plus an endorsement that requires CE, you must complete CE for the endorsement that requires it.

The mandatory 3-hour CCB class

Every residential contractor (except exempt types) must complete 3 hours of CCB Laws, Regulations and Business Practices (LRB) every renewal cycle. This is the only mandatory CE requirement - the remaining hours can come from any approved elective category.

There are two ways to satisfy the 3-hour LRB requirement:

Option 1 - Live Webinar

Take one live 3-hour CCB LRB webinar. The CCB offers these regularly, including evening sessions. Register through the CCB website.

CCB class schedule

Option 2 - Online On-Demand

Complete three separate 1-hour LRB courses through your online CCB portal account. Available anytime.

CCB contractor portal

Important: You cannot receive more than 3 hours of CCB class credit per renewal cycle, even if you take multiple LRB sessions. Additional CCB classes beyond 3 hours do not count toward your elective requirement.

What counts as elective CE hours

The remaining hours (5 or 13, depending on your years licensed) must come from approved elective courses. The CCB maintains an official course catalog but also accepts courses outside the catalog under specific conditions.

Approved elective sources

  • CCB course catalog - courses listed at oregon.gov/ccb are pre-approved. Categories include safety, estimating, project management, legal, and trade-specific topics.
  • Accredited colleges and universities - courses from any accredited institution automatically qualify if they relate to business practices or your trade and are at least 1 hour long. Not required to appear in the CCB catalog.
  • State or federal government agencies - courses offered by OSHA, the EPA, Oregon DCBS, or other government bodies are automatically approved under the same conditions.
  • Online courses - accepted from approved providers. Online CE is fully equivalent to in-person instruction.

How to submit your CE credits

CE credits must be registered in the CCB system before you can renew your license. Do not wait until your renewal date.

  1. Complete your courses - collect a completion certificate from each provider. The certificate must show your name, the course name, the number of hours, and the completion date.
  2. Submit certificates by email - send all certificates to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov. Include your CCB license number in the subject line. Example: "CE Credits - CCB #123456".
  3. Verify your credits are registered - log into the CCB portal at portal.ccb.state.or.us to confirm your credits appear before attempting to renew.
  4. Renew your license - once CE is confirmed, complete your renewal online through the portal. Pay the renewal fee and confirm your bond and insurance information is current.

If your license has expired

Expired less than 2 years

Complete your CE requirements and renew normally through the CCB portal. Your prior license history and CCB number are preserved.

Expired more than 2 years

Do not take CE classes. They will not apply. You must re-apply for a new license, complete pre-license training, and pass the CCB exam. Contact the CCB at 503-378-4621.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on how long you have been licensed. Residential contractors licensed 6 or more years need 8 total hours per two-year cycle (3 mandatory CCB laws and business practices + 5 elective). Contractors licensed less than 6 years need 16 total hours (3 mandatory + 13 elective). Home inspectors need 30 CE units every 24 months under a separate system.

Three residential license types are fully exempt: Home Services Contractors (RHSC), Residential Locksmith Services Contractors (RLSC), and Home Energy Performance Score Contractors (RHEPSC). All other residential and commercial license types must complete CE each renewal cycle.

You can satisfy the 3-hour mandatory requirement by taking one live 3-hour CCB LRB webinar, or by completing three 1-hour LRB courses through your online CCB portal account. You cannot receive more than 3 hours of CCB class credit per cycle regardless of how many LRB sessions you attend.

If expired less than 2 years, complete your CE and renew normally. If expired more than 2 years, do not take CE - it will not apply. You must re-apply as a new licensee, complete pre-license training, and pass the CCB exam again. Call 503-378-4621 to confirm your situation.

Yes. Courses from accredited colleges, universities, and state or federal government agencies are automatically approved even if not in the CCB catalog. The course must relate to business practices or your trade and be at least 1 hour long. Send your completion certificate with your CCB license number to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov.

Last updated: April 2026. Information sourced from the Oregon CCB Continuing Education page.

CE Quick Reference
  • Licensed 6+ years 8 hours total
  • Licensed < 6 years 16 hours total
  • Mandatory CCB class 3 hours (all)
  • Renewal cycle Every 2 years
  • OCHI (home inspectors) 30 units / 24 months
  • Exempt types RHSC, RLSC, RHEPSC
  • Submit credits to cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov
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