This 16 hour course will prepare you to get your Oregon CCB contractor's license. The course follows the NASCLA text book issued by the CCB. Your book will be shipped to you in 3-5 business days.

The course is broken up into 10 chapters based on the 14 chapters of the NASCLA book.

This course will cover:

  • The contractor licensing structure in Oregon.
  • How to setup a business and hire employees.
  • How to create and enforce contracts with subcontracts, vendors, customers, and more.
  • The methods for managing projects and jobsites.
  • The laws that will govern your business such as the Oregon Building Codes, environmental quality laws, and the tax regulations.
  • How to manage the finances of a construction business including accounting systems and payroll.
  • An overview of the building exterior shell.

The course is designed to progress at your pace. Each chapter has a review exam that will review the important topics of that chapter. You can review the chapters in any order and can go back to a chapter after completing it.

Approved By: Construction Contractors Board

  • Chapter 1
    • Chapter 1: CCB [10 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 1 Objectives
      • 02. Contractor Licensing Generally
      • 03. Classes of Contractor Licenses
      • 04. Special Endorsements
      • 05. Maintaining the CCB License
      • 06. Continuing Education Requirements
      • 07. Contractors?? Responsibilities to Customers
      • 08. Dispute Resolution of Complaints Against Contractors
      • 09. Miscellaneous Jurisdiction Issues
      • 10. Contractors not in Compliance with Legal Requirements
    • Chapter 1 Quiz (18 questions)
  • Chapter 2
    • Chapter 2: Choosing Your Business Structure [2 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 2 Objectives
      • 02. Choosing A Business Structure
    • Chapter 2 Quiz (4 questions)
  • Chapter 3
    • Chapter 3: Hiring and Managing Employees [7 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 3 Objectives
      • 02. Hiring Practices
      • 03. Wage and Hour Regulations
      • 04. Oregon Prevailing Wage Rate (PWR)
      • 05. Protected Classes, Discrimination, and Reasonable Accommodation
      • 06. Workers?? Compensation Insurance
      • 07. Unemployment Insurance
    • Chapter 3 Quiz (7 questions)
  • Chapter 4
    • Chapter 4: Working With Subcontractors [7 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 4 Objectives
      • 02. Subcontracting
      • 03. Finding Your Subcontractors
      • 04. Creating Successful Partnerships
      • 05. Site Rules for Contractors
      • 06. Independent Contractor v. Employee
      • 07. Subcontracting in Oregon
    • Chapter 4 Quiz (3 questions)
  • Chapter 5
    • Chapter 5: Contracts [9 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 5
      • 02. Contract Law Generally
      • 03. Construction Contracts Generally
      • 04. Contractor License Required
      • 05. Breach of Contract
      • 06. Types of Contracts: Verbal and Written
      • 07. Construction Contracting
      • 08. Dispute Prevention and Resolution
      • 09. Additional Contract Concerns
    • Chapter 5 Quiz (9 questions)
    • Mid Point Quiz (41 questions)
  • Chapter 6
    • Chapter 6: Oregon Lien Law [5 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 6 Objectives
      • 02. Lien Basics
      • 03. Security
      • 04. Types of Post-Claim Notices
      • 05. Consequences of Failing to Follow Lien Law Procedures
    • Chapter 6 Quiz (4 questions)
  • Chapter 7
    • Chapter 7: Bidding and Estimating [5 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 7 Objectives
      • 02. Bidding and Estimating
      • 03. Ethics in Bidding
      • 04. Determining Estimate Costs, Part I
      • 05. Determining Estimate Costs, Part II
    • Chapter 7 Quiz (6 questions)
  • Chapter 8
    • Chapter 8: Scheduling and Project Management [5 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 8 Objectives
      • 02. Construction Management
      • 03. What is Project Management?
      • 04. Budget and Cost Controls
      • 05. Project Location and Environmental Conditions
    • Chapter 8 Quiz (5 questions)
  • Chapter 9
    • Chapter 9: Oregon Building Codes [5 Activities]
      • 01. Chapter 9 Objectives
      • 02. Building Codes Division
      • 03. Codes Used in Oregon
      • 04. Permits
      • 05. Inspections
    • Chapter 9 Quiz (4 questions)
  • Chapter 10
    • Chapter 10: Job Site Safety [