FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you looking for clear answers about continuing education, RBQ mandatory hours, or how online training works at the Académie du Bâti? You’re in the right place!

Since April 1, 2022, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) has required general contractors and certain specialized contractors to complete a specific number of continuing education hours to maintain their active license. At Académie du Bâti, we offer 100% online RBQ-recognized training, available 24/7, to help you complete your 16 required hours quickly and efficiently.

Whether you’re a new contractor, a designated representative for multiple companies, or your license is currently on hold, our RBQ training FAQ answers all your questions. You’ll find information on:

The continuing education requirements imposed by the RBQ;

The number of hours to complete and the reference deadlines;
How RBQ online training works;
Managing your certificates and declarations with the RBQ;
The unique benefits offered by Académie du Bâti.

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How do the training programs on the Académie du Bâti website work?

The process for taking training courses on the Académie du Bâti website is very simple.

You select your training course(s) from our list of available programs and add them to your cart.
You complete your purchase securely.
If this is your first purchase, an account will be created automatically.
A temporary password will be sent to you by email.
You will be automatically logged into your account.
Once the payment is completed, you will be redirected to the course page.
You can start your training immediately.

If your RBQ license is active, Académie du Bâti will automatically report your hours to the RBQ once your course is completed. If your license is on hold or “frozen,” you must send your certificate to the RBQ by email yourself.

All our training courses are 100% online, accessible 24/7, on computer, tablet, and mobile.

Are your training courses recognized by the Régie du Bâtiment du Québec (RBQ)?

Yes. All training courses offered by Académie du Bâti are officially recognized by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) and meet the mandatory continuing education requirements. They are designed to help general contractors complete their 16 required training hours within each 2-year reference period.

Full compliance: Our training courses meet the criteria established by the RBQ and are approved for maintaining your license.
Immediate official certificate: A certificate is generated as soon as you complete each training and remains accessible at all times in your member area.
Simplified reporting: If your RBQ license is active, Académie du Bâti automatically reports your hours to the RBQ. If your license is on hold, you must send your certificate to the RBQ by email yourself.

Thanks to our 100% online training, you can meet your requirements without traveling, without appointments, and at your own pace.

Will I receive an official certificate after completing my training?

Yes. You will receive an official certificate as soon as you complete your training.

The certificate will be immediately available in your member area;
You can download it at any time for your records or for submission to the RBQ;
This certificate remains accessible at all times if you need to refer back to it later.

Where can I find my certificate?

Your official certificate is available immediately after completing your training. It can be downloaded directly at the end of the course and remains accessible at any time in your member area on the Académie du Bâti website under “My Courses.” Look for the photo icon to download it.

💡 Tip: If your RBQ license is not “on hold,” we automatically report your hours to the RBQ. Otherwise, you will need to send your certificate yourself.

Who reports my training hours to the RBQ?

IF YOUR LICENSE IS ACTIVE
Académie du Bâti takes care of reporting your hours to the RBQ.

IF YOUR LICENSE IS ON HOLD AND YOU’RE ACCUMULATING HOURS TO REACTIVATE IT
You must contact the RBQ yourself to submit your training hours. Your certificate is your proof of training.

Who are the training programs on the Académie du Bâti website designed for?

The training programs available on the Académie du Bâti website are primarily intended for general contractors who must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years.

Several professional technologists, members of the Ordre des Technologues Professionnels du Québec (OTPQ), also use our training courses to complete their mandatory hours, even without an RBQ license.

What are the benefits of the training courses offered by Académie du Bâti?

Académie du Bâti is an online training center that offers several advantages.

With us, you get:

Online courses available 24/7
No appointment required
No travel required
No subscription
No annual fees
No solicitation by phone or email
Total flexibility: learn at your own pace.

Who is subject to the RBQ continuing education requirement?

The requirement applies to designated representatives overseeing work execution for a company holding a construction contractor’s license.

Currently, it is mainly general contractors (subcategories 1.2, 1.3, 1.1.1, and 1.1.2) who must complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years.
⚠️ Specialized contractors are not targeted at this time.

How many hours of continuing education must a general contractor complete?

Un entrepreneur général doit compléter 16 heures de formation continue reconnue par la RBQ à chaque période de deux ans et ce, depuis le 1er avril 2022. Nous appelons ces 24 mois la “période de référence”.

The current reference period runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.

The next period will begin on April 1, 2026, and will then renew every two years.

You must complete your hours before the end of each period to maintain your license active.

💡 Tip: If you complete more than 16 hours during one period, up to 4 extra hours can be carried over to the following period. Any hours beyond that limit will not be recognized.

I’ve completed more than 16 hours of training. Will the additional hours be recognized?

You can carry over up to 4 surplus hours to the next reference period, provided these hours were completed and reported before the end of the current period. Beyond 4 hours, the surplus is not retained.

The carried-over hours will appear in your RBQ file at the beginning of the next period.

When should I complete my 16 hours of training if I obtained my license during the current reference period?

If you obtained your RBQ license during the current reference period, your 16 hours of continuing education must be completed during the next reference period and for every subsequent period.

CONCRETE EXAMPLE:

You obtain your license on February 1, 2025.
Your continuing education requirement will begin on April 1, 2026, at the start of the next reference period.
You will then have until March 31, 2028, to complete your 16 hours of recognized training.

Thus, a license issued during the current reference period is considered “complete”: the study hours completed to obtain your license are already counted for this period. Therefore, all general contractors who obtained their license between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2026, must complete their 16 hours of continuing education between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2028.