Education Requirements

The required 16 credits of educational activity are listed below. Courses may be completed online at PDCA.org, at the National PDCA convention, through PDCA’s approved local network of Councils, Chapters and Forums, and through other educational activities and course work.

Contractor College online courses are typically one (1) hour in length and are accompanied by a test which must be completed with a score of 70% or higher. Participants may retake tests to achieve a passing score. Any employee of the company may complete courses toward these requirements.

8 Technical Courses

• Application
• Coating Technology
• Color
• Environment
• Paint Types and Manufacture
• Safety
• Specifications
• Standards

4 Business Courses

• Building a High Performance Organization
• Building a Powerful Business Strategy
• Managing for High Performance
• Marketing Strategy 1

4 Elective Courses

• Choose from all remaining Contractor College programs

2 Additional Course Credits OR
2 Industry Involvement Activities

• PDCA Membership
• PDCA Forum Membership
• Other Professional Association Membership
• Attendance at PDCA Annual Convention
• Presenter for a Seminar or Workshop on a Painting and Decorating industry topic
• Winner of a PDCA Picture it Painted Professionally (PIPP) award or PDCA Safety Award
• Author of an Article in DECO Magazine or PDCA’s Electronic Newsletter
• Contributor of Pro Bono Painting and Decorating services
• Contractor PEER Group Membership