Education

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Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Education Requirements

Louisiana Residential Building Contractors must fulfill annual continuing education requirements.  A residential building contractor is required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of continuing education annually by a board-approved provider.  

If the residential building contractor also holds a valid, current commercial license in one or more of the major classifications of:

  • Building Construction
  • Highway, Street and Bridge Construction
  • Heavy Construction; 4) or Municipal and Public Works Construction,

the six-hour requirement is considered to have been met.

The residential building contractor shall maintain a copy of a certificate of completion for five years and make available to the board upon request.

There are no continuing education requirements for commercial, mold, or home improvement contractors/registrants.

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NAHB Education Opportunities

NAHB offers many opportunities to improve your skills, advance your career and network with your industry peers with online courses, designations, webinars, video tool box sessions, and design bites.  Some courses are free but others are offered at a discounted rates for members.  Learn more here.