Continuing Education

North Carolina General Contractors are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education annually for license renewal. There is a 2-hour mandatory course along with 6 hours of electives required each year.

As an approved NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (NCLBGC) education provider, the Greensboro Builders Association will continue to offer CE courses during the year with discounted pricing for GBA members.

You will have the option to register for a full day (8 hours) or select different dates for morning and/or afternoon sessions. We offer a variety of topics for the electives, including several NC Builder Institute (NCBI) courses. Courses will be offered virtually via Zoom unless otherwise noted.

Classes will be offered on the following days…please note that registration closes the day prior to the class.

  • November 22
  • November 26

If you have any questions, contact the GBA Office at (336) 855-6255

November 22, 2024              Instructor: Michael Faith / Tammie Smoot

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM   ( 2 hrs )              PM111 – Construction Risk – Strategies for Managing

Construction site hazards can directly impact workers safety and indirectly the company’s bottom line.  The first step in controlling a hazard is to identify it. Through this course, participants will identify common safety hazards. Discussion will include impacts for each…to workers and the project.

10:15 AM – 12:15 PM   ( 2 hrs )              2024 Mandatory Course: Required for 2025 Renewal

The required two-hour mandatory course covers statutes and regulations for which qualifiers and licensees must comply. Students will review current law, regulations, rules and statutory terminology used by the NCLBGC. This course satisfies the two-hour 2024 NCLBGC mandatory course requirement for 2025 license renewal.

1:00 – 5:00 PM  ( 4 hrs )                       MK105 – Digital Marketing

In today’s world being relevant means being digitally savvy. Our customers expect us to have an easy to find 24/7 presence online. The content we provide must be rich, relevant and engaging to our buyers and our clients. Companies that understand how to be found, and how to curate a top-notch buyer experience, are and will continue to gain market share.

November 26, 2024                       Instructor: Rusty Kling

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM     ( 2 hrs )              2024 Mandatory Course: Required for 2025 Renewal

The required two-hour mandatory course covers statutes and regulations for which qualifiers and licensees must comply. Students will review current law, regulations, rules and statutory terminology used by the NCLBGC. This course satisfies the two-hour 2024 NCLBGC mandatory course requirement for 2025 license renewal.

10:15 AM – 12:15 PM   ( 2 hrs )                PM209 – The Ins and Outs of Flipping Houses

This course will provide insight on flipping a house for profit. The course will touch on where to find potential properties and what business type to buy properties under. The course will evaluate how to calculate an appraised value after repairs and potential deal busters. In addition, there will be discussion on permitting and insurance requirements. Walk away with insight as to whether or not adding this to your business model would be advantageous.

1:00 – 5:00 PM  ( 4 hrs )                          PM203 – Maximizing Your Profits

Maximizing profits begins in the field. Learn how to implement field management tools to complete projects on time and in budget with zero defects.

2023 Mandatory Course

Do you need to complete the Board’s 2023 Mandatory Course to renew a license for 2024? Beginning January 1, 2024, you may enroll for the eLearning version of the 2023 Mandatory Course at NCGCTraining.com. This site is the only place the 2023 Mandatory Course will be offered.

Registration Information

Note you can sign up for morning (8:00 am – 12:15 pm) and afternoon (1:00 – 5:00 pm) sessions on different dates as well as full day registration.

Information Needed: To complete registration, you will need to list your name and individual qualifier number as it appears on the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors website – www.nclbgc.org/qualifier-search

GBA Members: Make sure under GBA Membership Status to check Member before proceeding to receive discounted member pricing.

NCLBGC Requirements: This class requires an identification check; registrants to present a picture ID (valid state or federal ID preferred) at check-in.  Registrants are required to be present for the entire duration of the course to receive NCLBGC Continuing Education Credit.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to change a course date, you can be reassigned to another date with no penalty. Must submit cancellation at least 10 business days prior to the course for a full refund, minus credit card fee (if applicable).

Questions / Additional Information:
Amy Jones
(336) 855-6255 office (336) 707-0760 (mobile)    
ajones@greensborobuilders.org