CCB Continuing Education Oregon
CCB continuing education Oregon requirements are more nuanced than the official guides suggest. Here's everything you need - hours, submission process, exemptions, free credits - plus the mistakes that delay or invalidate license renewals.
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Oregon CCB Continuing Education Requirements
| 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.
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.
A license renewed without completing required CE is considered invalid. CE requirements apply per two-year cycle - your license renewal date determines your CE deadline, not a calendar year.
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 →
Common CE mistakes that delay or invalidate Oregon CCB renewals
These are the patterns that come up repeatedly when contractors run into problems at renewal. None of them are obvious from the official CCB pages - but all of them have real consequences.
If your license expired or lapsed more than 2 years ago, any CE you complete will not apply to renewal. You must re-apply as a new licensee, complete pre-license training, and pass the CCB exam. Many contractors take courses first and discover this only when they try to renew. Call 503-378-4621 before doing anything.
If you hold both a residential and a commercial endorsement, you follow commercial CE requirements only. Many dual-endorsement contractors complete the residential 8-hour track and discover at renewal that the wrong course type was selected. 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 several business days for processing.
Commercial contractors don't submit certificates at renewal - they just attest. Many 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 indefinitely.
The CCB treats a license as "lapsed" if the bond or insurance expired - even if the license expiration date itself hasn't passed. The 2-year rule above applies from the date of the lapse, not the license expiration date. If your bond or insurance lapsed and you didn't catch it quickly, check your exact lapse date before deciding whether to renew or re-apply.
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. Important distinction: 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
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 portalWhere to complete your Oregon CCB continuing education
For the mandatory 3-hour CCB Laws class, the options are above. For the elective hours, you can use any CCB-approved provider. Here is what contractors typically use:
- 5-Hour CE Package - satisfies the 5h elective requirement for residential contractors with 6+ years (Digital Marketing + Project Management)
- 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 contractors re-applying after a 2+ year lapse
100% online, mobile-friendly, instant access. Print your certificate on completion. Do not forget: 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 section above)
- Lead-safe certification courses count as CCB CE credit
Free CE credits through Oregon OSHA
Oregon OSHA offers two programs that provide CCB continuing education at no cost - a differentiator that most contractors don't know about.
Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Complete the year-long OSHA VPP certification program and earn all your required CCB CE hours for that renewal cycle - residential or commercial.
Contact your nearest Oregon OSHA field office to apply. Once the program is completed, OSHA mails you a certificate to email to the CCB at cecerts@ccb.oregon.gov.
Safety Consultation
Request a specific safety consultation on a job site through Oregon OSHA. Correct the identified hazards and earn 3 hours of CCB laws credit or equivalent elective credit.
You can earn one safety consultation credit per renewal cycle. Oregon OSHA will issue a letter of substantial compliance to submit to the CCB.
Lead-safe classes count as CE
All contractors can earn CCB continuing education credit for completing lead-safe renovation certification classes. Any government-approved 8-hour lead certification course or 4-hour refresher course counts toward your CCB CE requirement - either as 3 hours of LRB credit or as elective hours. The CCB applies the credit automatically when you present your lead training certificate to obtain or maintain your LBPR license.
Submitting CE credits - residential vs commercial
The submission process differs significantly between residential and commercial contractors. This is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of CCB renewal.
Residential - submit certificates
You must 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 several business days for processing.
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 in your records. 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 indefinitely - they remain accessible through most provider websites after completion.
If your license has expired or lapsed
Expired or lapsed less than 2 years
Complete your CE requirements and renew normally through the CCB portal. Note: "lapsed" includes licenses that became inactive due to an expired bond or insurance - not just past the license expiration date.
Expired or lapsed 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. Call 503-378-4621 before taking any action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: April 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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