Virginia 8-Hour Basic Business Course
(Approved by Virginia DPOR to fulfill 8-hr requirement for ALL Contractor Licenses)
and
Virginia Class A/B Contractor Exam Preparation Course
Best deal on the market for Virginia Contractor Education!

We are proud to present the following approved builder-friendly courses:

1. Contractor Basic Business Course (only $139) - This 8-Hour online study course accomplishes two objectives:  it will fulfill the 8-hour Contractor Basic Business course required by the Commonwealth of Virginia for all contractors (including building, mechanical, electrical and HVAC), and it will prepare you for the Virginia Part 1 and General Part 2 (for Class B License) and Advanced Part 3 (for Class A License) portions of exam.  (PLACE ORDER BELOW)
   NOTE:   You are allowed to take the following books with you when taking the Part 1, 2 or 3 portions of the exam through PSI:  NASCLA Business and Project Management for Contractors, Uniform Statewide Building Code USBC 2003 and Manufactured Home Safety Regulations 2003 (see Book Store to order)
   
   
2. Virginia Class A/B Contractor Exam Preparation (only $189 including a Carpentry and Building Construction Book) - This course prepares general contractors or framing contractors for the Technical (Part 4) portion of the exam.   This course is also approved for Remedial Education (PLACE ORDER BELOW).
   NOTE:  You are allowed to take the following books with you when taking the Building Technical Exam through PSI:   International Residential Code Book 2003, Carpentry and Building Construction and the Builders Technical Supplement (see BOOK STORE to order)

WHO NEEDS THE BASIC BUSINESS COURSE?

If you need a license to perform any service, including building contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors, highway or heavy equipment contractors or any specialty that does not fall into one of these categories, you must complete an approved 8-hour basic business course.

Both of our courses have been approved by the Virginia Board of Contractors and both courses are written in an easy to understand format. They are available from any computer, 24 hours a day, as long as the computer has the internet. Complete them in the convenience of your own home on your own time.  Let the course guide you through.

Once you complete the 8-hour Contractor Basic Business requirement, we will forward your test scores to the Commonwealth of Virginia and email a copy to you.  It's that easy.

How to acquire your Virginia Contractors License>

According to the Virginia Code,  contractor licenses are issued to businesses (regardless of the number of employees) and not individuals.  You may conduct business as a Sole Proprietor.  The following are the steps to obtain your Virginia Contractors license:

1. Successfully complete the 8-hour Virginia Contractor Basic Business course available through an approved provider.
2. Successfully PASS the 4-part contractors exam that measures your knowledge of the profession.
3. Obtain a Contractors License application from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation:
   Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
   3600 West Broad Street
   Richmond, VA 23230-4917
   (804) 367-8511
   http://www.state.va.us/dpor
   
   
4. Submit the Contractors License application and supporting documents to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.  You will need to include a check or money order made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia for the following amounts:
   
   Class A - $265
   Class B - $240
   Class C - $175
   
   NOTE - You may also pay by credit card using the credit card form included in the application.