Valley Home Builders Association wants to help you meet these new State requirements. We can help you understand the law and help you complete your required education.

New contractors must take State-prescribed courses to obtain a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification. For more details regarding the Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Credential, click here.

Many contractors were "grandfathered" into the program, and were able to obtain a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification by submitting a form and payment. Once you have your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, you must complete 12 hours of State-approved continuing education every two years.

VHBA offers courses in both initial certification and continuing education:

Initial Certification - 12-Hour Course, May 22, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and May 23, 7:30 a.m. - noon. Class held at VHBA Member Center, 920 W. Association Dr., Appleton. Cost is $160/person for home builders association members (any NAHB-affiliated builders association in the state) and $225/person for non-members. Click here to download a registration form. 

Continuing Education - Once you've obtained your Qualifier Credential, get continuing education credits through VHBA (click on the name of the course for its registration form); 

   - Home Improvement Codes & Remodeling Contracts, May 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at The Capitol Centre, Appleton; 2 hours approved
   - American Red Cross Adult CPR, May 15, 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. at the VHBA Member Center, Appleton; 2.5 hours approved

Other home builder associations in Wisconsin offer courses -
   Initial Qualifier DVD Course (by Metropolitan BA of Greater Milwaukee)
   Wisconsin Builders Association comprehensive course listing

VHBA member companies offer courses that have been approved by the Dept. of Commerce for continuing education credits. Click here to a current list of classes offered by VHBA members, as reported to date.
(Members: To have your approved class added to this site, email jane@vhba.com with details about the class, including its course number.)

The WI Department of Commerce lists courses offered throughout the state - click here to view the comprehensive list.