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Residential Contractor Endorsement: You must complete sixteen (16) CE hours every two years. Of the 16 hours, a minimum of 8 hours must include technical topics related to:
 

1) architecture and interior design;

2) construction codes;

3) materials and energy issues;

4) remodeling issues; and

5) construction techniques.

The remaining 8 hours can relate to additional technical topics or business related topics.

Business related CE hours include the following topics:
 

1) building and property management;

2) finance and housing programs;

3) labor, safety, and health issues;

4) land development and environmental regulations;

5) marketing and customer service;

6) organization and business management;

7) trends and forecasting housing markets;

8) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), not to exceed two contact hours per licensing period; and

9) first aid, not to exceed two contact hours per licensing period.

Notes:

1. The department will accept up to sixteen (16) CE hours per licensing period for continuing competency activities in technical topics.
    
2. The department will not accept more than a total of eight (8) CE hours per licensing period for continuing competency activities in business related topics.

The following courses are pre-approved by the State of Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Board):

• AK 8-HR IRC 2024
• AK 4-HR Industry Related
• AK 4-HR Construction Safety

For more information, please click on the following links to view:

• Our Approval Letter issued by the Board
• Our Course Offerings listed on the Board’s website.

For more information on the Board’s continuing education requirements, please:

• Visit the State of Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
• Contact the Board by phone at (907) 465-2550 or by email at ConstructionContractors@Alaska.Gov.