Course Provider

Contractor pre-licensing exam course providers (prep or cram schools) offering any type of contractor exam preparation, whether online, in person, or workshop-based, must be licensed by the Board for Licensing Contractors.

Approval is granted for a three (3) year period, after which providers must reapply. Reapproval applications should be submitted at least 90 days prior to expiration.

Providers cannot guarantee exam passage, recommend CPAs prepare financial statements, or encourage inexperienced individuals to purchase expensive materials for exams for which they are not qualified. Clients who believe a provider has violated these requirements may submit a written complaint to the Board.

Requirements

Licensing Requirements

1. Submit the proposed course outline.

2. Provide instructor information.

3. Submit all course material and any advertisements.

4. Submit the refund/cancellation policy.

5. Provide proof of the RCE certificate.
 

Application & Fees

Complete the “Initial Pre-Licensing Contractor Course Provider Application” online at core.tn.gov. The fee for an initial application is $1,500.