Effective August 21, 2006, the Designated Employee or a member of Responsible Management of all contractors applying for initial licensure (for an entity that is not currently licensed) must successfully complete an 8-hour business class approved by the Board for Contractors.

This applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)

This 8-hr pre-licensing course applies to Class-A, Class-B & Class-C Contractors. (Please note that individuals applying for a Class C license; A Owner/Officer/Partner of the Company must be the person to take the required 8-hour Business Course required by the Board.)

There is not an initial application needed, before passing the required Pre-Licensing Course.

Once you have successfully completed an 8 hour business course contact: Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation at (804) 367-8511

There is no reciprocity for this Virginia Pre-Licensing Continuing Education course.

Since this is a Pre-Licensing requirement, there are no Continuing Education requirements associated with it.

There is no examination required. Upon completion of this Pre-Licensing online-course, you will print a certificate. American Contractors will submit your successful completion to the DPOR in Richmond. You will need to send a copy of this certificate with your completed license application.

The Pre-Licensing course content is as follows:

Students will leave this course with a better understanding of Virginia's expectations of its contractors and a Certification stating they have met the State Licensing Board requirements.

No references are required for this course, however the Virginia Business and Project Management book will be of immense value to students.

American Contractors offers the Virginia required 8-hr Pre-Licensing course both online and in a Live classroom setting.