Upcoming Pre-Licensure Courses
Salt Lake City Courses
St. George Courses
Pre-Licensure Training
The Associated General Contractors of Utah (AGC of Utah) offers pre-licensure education courses that meet the requirements to obtain a Utah contractors license.
*Unsure if you need to attend this course? See the notes below.
Specialty/Subcontractor 25-Hour Pre-Licensure
The Specialty/Subcontractor 25-Hour Pre-licensure Course introduces contractors to various accounting processes, basic business practices, construction law, and general management skills. Industry experts will instruct you each day. Keep in mind, the course was not designed to address technical trade specific skills.
- $310 Course Fee (includes lunch)
- $59 Textbook (optional but not required)
- No test required for sub/specialty contractors
- State Law requires attendance for all hours to receive a Completion Certificate
- There will be a $25 cancellation fee / $50 "No-Show" fee
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CALENDAR LINK ABOVE
General Contractor 30-Hour Pre-Licensure
The General Contractor 30-Hour Pre-licensure Course overlaps with and contains all of the information in the 25-Hour course listed above, and includes 5 additional hours required by Utah State law to prepare students to pass the Business and Law exam. All general contractors (E100, B100, R100), plumbing and electrical contractors require a 30-hour pre-licensure course.
- $395 Course Fee (includes lunch)
- $59 Textbook (optional but suggested)
- The Business and Law Exam is open book. Textbook recommended.
- "The Utah Contractor Business and Law Manual - 1st Edition" is the newest and most comprehensive resource available for navigating the licensing process in Utah.
- Class includes test preparation and a comprehensive practice test.
- State Law requires attendance for all hours to receive a Completion Certificate
- All your exam questions can be answered HERE.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CALENDAR LINK ABOVE
Test Preparation - 5 Hours
Need some help getting ready for the Business and Law exam? We can add you to the last day of any of our Pre-Licensure classes to get you prepared for testing. (Not needed if already registered for the 30 hour course) The cost is $85 for the class (includes lunch) and $59 for the book. A comprehensive practice test is included too. Online options available on the last day of our Salt Lake courses. Classes run from 8:30-2:00.
- All your exam questions can be answered HERE.
Give us a call to get registered. 801-363-2753
The Utah Contractor Business and Law Manual
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Who needs to attend the 25 or 30 hour course?
- First time qualifiers or those replacing a qualifier for any contractor license.
- Individuals whose qualifier status has lapsed for more than 5 years.
Who DOES NOT need to attend the course?
- Anyone who is currently a Utah qualifier and wants to upgrade their license or add a classification.
- Individuals who are a qualifier for more than 1 year in another state that Utah accepts.
- Anyone with a construction management degree.
Attention All Out-Of-State License Holders!
Certain out-of-state licensed contractors are exempt from the pre-licensure course and exam requirements. These states qualify for endorsement. Or call the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) to see if your out-of-state license meets the requirements 1-866-275-3675.
See the Utah Contractor Application Page 3 for more information.
Construction Management Degree Graduates
If you have completed a 2 or 4 year degree, you may not need to take a Pre-Licensure Course. See the Utah Contractor Application Page 10 for more information. You are required to take the exam though. Our test prep class can be beneficial in passing the exam.