Pre-licensure contractor license courses are the starting point for your Utah construction business. Nearly all license applicants must complete either a 25-hour or 30-hour pre-license course before applying with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). These state-approved trainings cover essential topics like business management, construction law, and compliance—giving you the foundation you need to begin your work in construction.
At Contractors School, we make sure you choose the right class and get credit toward your license application, helping you take this critical first step without added stress.
Now enrolling: Day, Night, and Spanish (Español) classes available.
Completing your pre-license course isn’t optional; it’s a state-mandated first step for contractors and construction companies in Utah.
Here’s why it matters:
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Designed for subcontractors seeking licensure. This class focuses on fundamental business skills, such as accounting basics, business practices, and general management. It is not designed to address trade-specific technical skills.
Completion Certificate provided to meet state requirements.
For those pursuing a general contractor license, this class includes everything from the 25-hour contractor license course plus additional prep course hours for the Utah Business & Law exam.
Completion Certificate provided to meet state requirements.
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Also available in Night Class and Spanish (Español) sessions.
We keep it simple:
Completing the general contractor or subcontractor pre-license class is a step closer to holding your Utah contractor license and getting your construction business off the ground.
Every contractor applying for a Utah license must complete a DOPL-approved pre-license contractor license course. These classes are offered in 25- or 30-hour options, depending on which license you pursue.
Yes. Utah allows you to take the pre-license course at any time, even if you haven’t met the two years of work experience yet (for general contractors). This lets you get your Completion Certificate ready so that once your experience is verified, you can apply for your license without delay.
No, the State of Utah requires in-person attendance for all 25-hour and 30-hour courses. Classes are offered in Salt Lake City and St George, UT.
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The 25-hour course is for subcontractors, while the 30-hour course is required for general contractors. The additional hours in the 30-hour course go toward helping prepare you for the Business & Law exam.
No. The pre-license contractor license course is just one step. General contractors will need to meet experience requirements and pass the Business & Law exam, and all contractors must submit their application to DOPL with proof of insurance and bonding. Contractors School helps with the entire licensing process after the class is completed.
No. Utah requires that your pre-license course be completed through a DOPL-approved Utah provider. Out-of-state courses, even if similar, do not meet Utah’s licensing requirements. We specialize in helping out-of-state contractors get licensed, contact us.
Yes. The certificate of completion is required as part of your DOPL license application.
We’re not just sending you to a class—we’re your partner throughout the entire licensing process.
Join over twenty thousand individuals who have successfully obtained and maintained their Utah Contractor License with our assistance.
