Well Contractor Continuing Education Requirements

For Your First Three Years of Certification

1. Complete two Continuing Education Units (CEU) each year

• There is no carry-over.
• One CEU is equal to 60 minutes of instructional time. You will not get full credit if you arrive late, leave early or take excessive breaks.

2. Ensure your courses are pre-approved

• Complete a pre-approved course. Review list of pre-approved courses.
• Want to take a course that isn't pre-approved? Submit a course approval request (PDF) at least 30 days before the course date. The commission's review committee considers these requests. Be sure to review committee meeting dates and deadlines for submitting your request. Submit your request as soon as possible in case the committee needs more details.

3. Request credit for completed courses

As soon as you complete a pre-approved course, submit your request for credit (PDF).

• Include proof of attendance if the course provider is not already doing so on your behalf. 
• Keep a copy of all your continuing education documentation for your files.

More about continuing education requirements (PDF)

Pre-Approved Courses

The current certification period runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. These courses are pre-approved for this certification period.

Online Courses with Ongoing Availability

In-Person Courses

For Training Providers

Submitting proof of attendance on behalf of trainees? Please include each attendee's:

• NC well contractor certification number (if you don't have it, look it up in our directory)
• Legible name
• Total hours earned