ALASKA CONTRACTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
Alaska Residential Contractor CE requirements: 16 Hours
You may complete 16 Hours of Technical or
8 Hours Technical & 8 Hours Business
Renewal Deadline:
Residential Contractor Endorsement - 12/31 Even Years
Why choose Builders License Training Institute?
- Worry-Free (Program won't let you fail and we store your records)
- Convenient (Available 24/7 from any computer or mobile device)
- Fast (Start Immediately - Print Certificate upon Completion)
- Fully Accredited (AK DOC Approved, Approval #s Listed)
- Easy (HD Video, fully narrated or text )
ALASKA CONTRACTOR
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CE REQUIREMENTS
16-hours: Complete 16-hours of technical or 8-hours of technical & 8-hours of business.
RENEWAL DEADLINE
Residential Contractor Endorsement - 12/31 of even years.
SELECT YOUR COURSES BELOW
Alaska 16 Hour Package #1
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Construction Safety Standards | Alaska Approval #11061
- Drones in Construction and Successful Site Design | Alaska Approval #15650
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska 16 Hour Package #2
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Manage Your Way To Big Profits | Alaska Approval #12006
- Energy Efficient Building | Alaska Approval #11062
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska 16 Hour Package #3
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Estimating and Bidding for Success | Alaska Approval #11620
- Financial Responsibilities: Effective Business Strategies |Alaska Approval #11481
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska 16 Hour Package #4
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Project Management For Contractors | Alaska Approval #11063
- Construction Techniques For Contractors | Alaska Approval #11060
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!

Jobsite Safety & Danger in the Damp | Alaska Approval #17299/#17176
5 Specialty & 3 Technical Credit Hours | Online Narrated Class | Instructors: Nelson Gelinas & Paul Spite
This course outlines the basic steps of a Job Safety Analysis so you can identify hazards before they occur and know how to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level. It also covers Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection and Respiratory Protection as well as the terminology, testing, how to find water damage and the steps to take when mold growth is found.

Construction Health and Safety Compliance Part I | Alaska Approval #17175
8 Business Credit Hours | Online Video Course | Nelson Gelinas & Joshua Francis
This course focuses on controlling hazardous energy, fall protection and maintaining a safe working environment, fire safety, hazard communication to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, silica safety and stairways and ladders.

Drones in Construction and Successful Site Design | Alaska Approval #15650
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructors: Greg MacMaster & Wayde Hoppe
Learn the proper and practical use of Drone Technology and aerial survey and mapping as well as navigating through the challenges and pit falls of site development. Designing your building site is key to the success of any building project in Alaska.

Manage Your Way to Big Profits | Alaska Approval #12006
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Course | Instructor: Paul Acker
Learn the responsibilities a construction project manager must be prepared to perform to maximize the earning potential of each and every building project you manage in Alaska with this course.

Estimating and Bidding for Success | Alaska Approval #11620
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Course | Instructor: Paul Acker
Calculating a more accurate estimate and bid allows an Alaska contractor to get the most out of every job. Improve your bottom line as we cover all aspects of the bidding process.

Financial Responsibilities: Effective Business Strategies | Alaska Approval #11481
8 Business Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: J. MacDowell Here you will learn modern techniques for accurate record keeping and accounting principles essential for any business owner in Alaska. Build a foundation of effective financial strategies that will help you grow your business and manage your funds.
course details
2010 ADA Standards: Key Exterior and Interior Elements | Alaska Approval #11482
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online Video & Narrated Course | Instructor: Roger Peck
This course covers the third through tenth chapters of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and includes on-site, real world examples of various accessible buildings used by both the public and the private sector in Alaska.

Project Management | Alaska Approval #17332
8 Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
In this course we take an in-depth look at the responsibilities of a project manager. Study proven methods experienced contractors and builders use to effectively manage all aspects of a building project in Alaska.

Construction Safety Standards | Alaska Approval #11061
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Creating a safe building site in Alaska can only be accomplished when everyone understands their role. In this course, expert project managers explain the responsibilities of both the employer and the employees.

Contracts, Liabilities and Risk Management | Alaska Approval CE #17333
8 Business Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Get it in writing! Understanding how to utilize contract law for risk and liability management will protect your Alaska business from unscrupulous people.

Energy Efficient Building | Alaska Approval #11065
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Rodger Peck
Improving energy efficiency through green building methods can save money and have less impact on the environment in Alaska. Have your clients thanking you every time they get their energy bill with the tips you learn here.

Marketing for Building Contractors | Alaska Approval #17330
8 Business Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Effective marketing to new clients is a struggle for many Alaska business owners. Explore the techniques successful contractors use to put together a cost-effective marketing program to increase business year round.

Construction Techniques for Contractors | Alaska Approval #11060
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video and Narrated Course | Instructor: J. MacDowell
Learn to layout a building site, determine the elevations of site excavation, build footing and wall forms, framing, and much more with this course that provides Alaskan contractors an overview of building trade skills.

Jobsite Safety | Alaska Approval #17299
5 Specialty Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Class | Instructor: Nelson Gelinas
This course outlines the basic steps of a Job Safety Analysis so you can identify hazards before they occur and know how to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level. It also covers Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection and Respiratory Protection.

Lean on Me - Choosing Railings Carefully | Alaska Approval #17331
3 Hours | Online Narrated Class | Instructor: Paul Spite
This course teaches building code compliance in design of railings including ADA guidelines, proper mounting, familiarity with different material & finish options, replacing railings in historic projects, and knowledge of trends toward standardized railing systems.

Drier By Design-Designing to Keep Water Out | Alaska Approval #17177
3 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Class | Instructor: Paul Spite
Gain basic understanding of how water migrates, behaves and the typical sources of excess moisture. Learn how to prevent unwanted moisture through planning, design, construction, post construction and through control of condensation.

Danger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold | Alaska Approval #17176
3 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Class | Instructor: Paul Spite
This course teaches the terminology used, testing, and inspection process to find water damage. Learn the measures used to retard moisture infiltration, where and why mold growth occurs, and the steps to take when water intrusion and mold growth is found.

Manufactured Housing Professional Installer Training for HUD Installer License #P20190011
12 Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Mark Conte
This 12 hour HUD approved pre-licensure course will provide professional installers with an understanding of the rules for installing manufactured housing and outline the important procedural and safety standards that must be followed, installation instructions, federal requirements and much more. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to get your HUD Certification.

Complete Manufactured Housing Installer 8 Hr CE #P20180008
8 Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Mark Conte
This 8 hour course will provide professional installers with an understanding of the rules for installing manufactured housing and outline the important procedural and safety standards that must be followed, installation instructions, federal requirements and much more.
HD VIDEO • FULL NARRATION • PRINTABLE TEXT • AVAILABLE 24/7 • MOBILE FRIENDLY
Alaska 16 Hour Package #1
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Construction Safety Standards | Alaska Approval #11061
- Drones in Construction and Successful Site Design | Alaska Approval #15650
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska 16 Hour Package #2
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Manage Your Way To Big Profits | Alaska Approval #12006
- Energy Efficient Building | Alaska Approval #11062
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska 16 Hour Package #3
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Estimating and Bidding for Success | Alaska Approval #11620
- Financial Responsibilities: Effective Business Strategies |Alaska Approval #11481
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska 16 Hour Package #4
This package contains two 8-hour courses and fulfills all state requirements.
- Project Management For Contractors | Alaska Approval #11063
- Construction Techniques For Contractors | Alaska Approval #11060
- Includes Free Video Instructions on How to Market Your Construction Company on Social Media!
Alaska Continuing Education Courses

Jobsite Safety & Danger in the Damp | Alaska Approval #17299/#17176
5 Specialty & 3 Technical Credit Hours | Online Narrated Class | Instructors: Nelson Gelinas & Paul Spite
This course outlines the basic steps of a Job Safety Analysis so you can identify hazards before they occur and know how to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level. It also covers Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection and Respiratory Protection as well as the terminology, testing, how to find water damage and the steps to take when mold growth is found.

Construction Health and Safety Compliance Part I | Alaska Approval #17175
8 Business Credit Hours | Online Video Course | Nelson Gelinas & Joshua Francis
This course focuses on controlling hazardous energy, fall protection and maintaining a safe working environment, fire safety, hazard communication to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, silica safety and stairways and ladders.

Drones in Construction and Successful Site Design | Alaska Approval #15650
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructors: Greg MacMaster & Wayde Hoppe
Learn the proper and practical use of Drone Technology and aerial survey and mapping as well as navigating through the challenges and pit falls of site development. Designing your building site is key to the success of any building project in Alaska.

Manage Your Way to Big Profits | Alaska Approval #12006
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Course | Instructor: Paul Acker
Learn the responsibilities a construction project manager must be prepared to perform to maximize the earning potential of each and every building project you manage in Alaska with this course.

Estimating and Bidding for Success | Alaska Approval #11620
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Course | Instructor: Paul Acker
Calculating a more accurate estimate and bid allows an Alaska contractor to get the most out of every job. Improve your bottom line as we cover all aspects of the bidding process.

Financial Responsibilities: Effective Business Strategies | Alaska Approval #11481
8 Business Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: J. MacDowell Here you will learn modern techniques for accurate record keeping and accounting principles essential for any business owner in Alaska. Build a foundation of effective financial strategies that will help you grow your business and manage your funds.
course details
2010 ADA Standards: Key Exterior and Interior Elements | Alaska Approval #11482
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online Video & Narrated Course | Instructor: Roger Peck
This course covers the third through tenth chapters of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and includes on-site, real world examples of various accessible buildings used by both the public and the private sector in Alaska.

Project Management | Alaska Approval #17332
8 Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
In this course we take an in-depth look at the responsibilities of a project manager. Study proven methods experienced contractors and builders use to effectively manage all aspects of a building project in Alaska.

Construction Safety Standards | Alaska Approval #11061
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Creating a safe building site in Alaska can only be accomplished when everyone understands their role. In this course, expert project managers explain the responsibilities of both the employer and the employees.

Contracts, Liabilities and Risk Management | Alaska Approval CE #17333
8 Business Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Get it in writing! Understanding how to utilize contract law for risk and liability management will protect your Alaska business from unscrupulous people.

Energy Efficient Building | Alaska Approval #11065
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Rodger Peck
Improving energy efficiency through green building methods can save money and have less impact on the environment in Alaska. Have your clients thanking you every time they get their energy bill with the tips you learn here.

Marketing for Building Contractors | Alaska Approval #17330
8 Business Credit Hours | Online HD Video Course | Instructor: Scott Corbat
Effective marketing to new clients is a struggle for many Alaska business owners. Explore the techniques successful contractors use to put together a cost-effective marketing program to increase business year round.

Construction Techniques for Contractors | Alaska Approval #11060
8 Technical Credit Hours | Online HD Video and Narrated Course | Instructor: J. MacDowell
Learn to layout a building site, determine the elevations of site excavation, build footing and wall forms, framing, and much more with this course that provides Alaskan contractors an overview of building trade skills.

Jobsite Safety | Alaska Approval #17299
5 Specialty Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Class | Instructor: Nelson Gelinas
This course outlines the basic steps of a Job Safety Analysis so you can identify hazards before they occur and know how to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level. It also covers Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Fall Protection and Respiratory Protection.

Lean on Me - Choosing Railings Carefully | Alaska Approval #17331
3 Hours | Online Narrated Class | Instructor: Paul Spite
This course teaches building code compliance in design of railings including ADA guidelines, proper mounting, familiarity with different material & finish options, replacing railings in historic projects, and knowledge of trends toward standardized railing systems.

Drier By Design-Designing to Keep Water Out | Alaska Approval #17177
3 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Class | Instructor: Paul Spite
Gain basic understanding of how water migrates, behaves and the typical sources of excess moisture. Learn how to prevent unwanted moisture through planning, design, construction, post construction and through control of condensation.

Danger in the Damp - Dealing with Mold | Alaska Approval #17176
3 Technical Credit Hours | Online Fully Narrated Class | Instructor: Paul Spite
This course teaches the terminology used, testing, and inspection process to find water damage. Learn the measures used to retard moisture infiltration, where and why mold growth occurs, and the steps to take when water intrusion and mold growth is found.
Alaska Contractor FAQs
Alaska state law requires all General contractors to be licensed. Anyone who performs residential remodel work of less than 25% of the value of the structure must have a General Contractor without Residential Contractor Endorsement (which doesn’t require an exam). Go to www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/ and download application form #08-4027. *see state regulations below
However, anyone who performs new home construction, and residential remodel work of more than 25% of the value of the home or structure being altered is required to have a General Contractor License with Residential Contractor Endorsement *see state regulations below
State Regulation:
Sec. 08.18.025. Residential contractors. (a) A general contractor may not undertake the construction or alteration, or submit a bid to undertake the construction or alteration of a privately-owned residential structure of one to four units or advertise or publicly represent that the general contractor may undertake work of this type in the state without a residential contractor endorsement issued under this section. In this subsection, “alteration” means changes that have a value greater than 25 percent of the value of the structure being altered.
Get a Residential Contractor Endorsement Application form 08-4161 from:
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Division of Occupational Licensing; Contractors Registration Section
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
907-465-5470 (Co. name A-F)
907-465-8444 (Co. name G-M)
907-465-5372 (Co. name G-M)
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/
http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pcon.htm
Construction contractors must also obtain an Alaska Business License which is issued separately ($50 for 1 year or $100 for 2 years)
Yes – before submitting your application for General Contractor with Residential Endorsement, all individuals must:
1. Successfully complete the Alaska Craftsman Home Program (ACHP) or it’s equivalent or a post secondary course in arctic engineering, or its equivalent within 2 years.
2. Schedule an exam with PSI Examination Services: www.psiexams.com 1-800-727-7204. Exams are given in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. You do not need approval from the State of Alaska to take the examination. Examination results are valid for 1 year.
After passing the residential endorsement examination, the following items are required before the residential endorsement can be issued:
- Signed and notarized residential contractor endorsement application
- $250 application and registration fee
- Copy of official examination results issued by testing provider
- Proof of completion of the Alaska Craftsman Home Program or its equivalent, or a post secondary course in arctic engineering, or its equivalent within two years preceding the date of application.
- Name of the currently licensed general contractor and contractor license number for which the residential contractor endorsement will be assigned to.
Yes – 16 Hours for renewal of a residential contractor endorsement. (An applicant for renewal of a residential contractor endorsement for the first time shall document 8 hours of acceptable continued education if you have been licensed for more than 1 year – if you’ve been licensed less than a year, no hours are required.) Licenses expire December 31 of even number years. Renewal of Endorsement will coincide with the renewal of the General Contractor registration.
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