Virginia 8-Hour Basic Business Course
and
Virginia Class A/B Contractor
Exam Preparation Course

If you are a building contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, HVAC contractor, highway or heavy equipment contractor or any specialty that does not fall into one of these categories, you must complete a State-approved 8-hour basic business course to get licensed.

Contractor Basic Business Course (only $89) 
This 8-Hour online study course accomplishes two objectives:  it will fulfill the 8-hour Contractor Basic Business course required by the Commonwealth, and it will prepare you for the Virginia Part 1, General Part 2 (for Class B License) and Advanced Part 3 (for Class A License) portions of exam. 

 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:  Uniform Statewide Building Code USBC 2009 and NASCLA Business and Project Management for Contractors
CLICK HERE for free Statewide Building Codes in printable form
 CLICK HERE to order the NASCLA Business and Project Management Book.


Basic Business Online Study Course
$89.00 Approved by Virginia DPOR
for all contractor licenses

Virginia Class A/B Contractor Exam Preparation
(only $159 including a Carpentry and Building Construction text book $75 value). 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.

 NOTE:  You are allowed to take the following books with you when taking the Building Technical Exam through PSI:   International Residential Code Book 2009, Carpentry and Building Construction and the Builders Technical Supplement.
CLICK HERE to order.
Contractor Class A/B Exam Preparation Online Course
$159.00 Includes Carpentry & Building Construction Text Book

Both of our 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.

Hard copy of all courses available for additional $15

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 23230-5917
    (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 - $385
    Class B - $370
    Class C - $235

    NOTE - You may also pay by credit card using the credit card form included in the application.