Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute Business and Law Seminar

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The Business and Law Seminar provides small and emerging construction businesses critical information about construction management and operating a construction-related business.

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The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute, a partnership between Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Community & Technical College System and the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, offers small and emerging construction businesses seminars and courses that assist in building a solid foundation of knowledge within the construction industry.

The Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors encourage and endorse this course to help small businesses learn the basic principles of how to be a better contractor. Completion of this course does not grant exemption of any licensing or examination requirements from the Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors.

The Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute (LCAI) Business and Law Seminar provides small and emerging construction businesses critical information about construction management and operating a construction-related business. 6-week course, with 2-hour sessions twice a week Taught by industry leaders Offered via Zoom, a fully interactive web-based video conferencing tool

Topics covered include, but are not limited to: Bid Process Contract Management Estimating Equipment Management Scheduling Occupational Safety Risk Management Financial & Business Management Bonding/Access to Capital Certifications and Available Resources Entrepreneurship Training Eligibility

The LCAI Business and Law Seminar is open to all who have the intent to start or currently have an established construction based Louisiana business. The Process

Register for the upcoming LCAI Business and Law virtual course when the application period opens. Sign up to receive notifications for when the next period begins here (opens external page in a new window). 1

Course dates: October 5-November 11, 2026 2

Registration dates: August 3-October 2, 2026 3

Apply at Fletcher Technical Community College and follow the steps to pay the $200 course fee. 4

Attend at least 80% of the 6-week course, with 2-hour sessions twice a week, to qualify for course completion. 1

Course dates: October 5-November 11, 2026 2

Registration dates: August 3-October 2, 2026 3

Apply at Fletcher Technical Community College and follow the steps to pay the $200 course fee. 4

Attend at least 80% of the 6-week course, with 2-hour sessions twice a week, to qualify for course completion. Eligibility Scenarios Will this course satisfy the business and law requirement for licensure?

No, LCAI’s Business and Law Seminar is not required for licensure. For information regarding licensure requirements, please contact the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (opens external page in a new window) at 225.765.2301. I’m not in business yet. Can I still register for the LCAI Business and Law Seminar?

Yes, if you are intent upon starting a construction-related business, you are eligible to attend the LCAI Business and Law Seminar. You do not have to be in business yet. I’m already in business and have my contractor’s license. Should I register for the LCAI Business and Law Seminar?

Yes, the LCAI Business and Law Seminar can provide valuable industry information for those who are already in business and/or already possess a contractor’s license. I have a non-construction-related business, should I register for the LCAI Business and Law Seminar?

No, not unless you have plans to open a construction-based business. This class is tailored specifically for those who are in or plan on entering the construction industry. If you…

Topic areas: Education and Training, Workforce Development, Advanced Manufacturing and Industry.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute Business and Law Seminar is administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), listed via Louisiana Economic Development.