Alabama Electrician Continuing Education
Alabama electricians must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
For Electrical Contractor.
Waiting on state approval
Alabama Electricians 14-Hour Continuing Education
14 CE hrs
We have applied to the state for this course. It can’t be bought until the board approves it — leave your email and we’ll tell you the day it opens.
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Requirements at a glance
What Alabama Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 14 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Electrical Contractor
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The Course Alabama Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires.
- 1 license class
14 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Electrical Contractor
View courseAlabama Electricians 14-Hour Continuing Education
$112.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Alabama
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion to the board. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Alabama Electrician License
Who has to renew
Alabama electricians holding a Electrical Contractor license renew with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
When to renew
Alabama electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (AL Electricians: annual, renewable only in the quarter it expires - per-license quarterly cohorts (aecb.alabama.gov))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Alabama sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrical Contractor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education
Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires 14 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Alabama electricians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Alabama, the provider emails a completion report to the board.
- 5
Renew with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
Questions Alabama electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Alabama electricians need?
- Alabama electricians must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
- Which license classes does the Alabama electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 14 hours requirement applies to: Electrical Contractor.
- Is an exam required to renew a Alabama electricians license?
- Yes — Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors?
- Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Alabama electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Alabama Electricians Licensing Resources
- Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
The Alabama board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Alabama professionals choose us
Alabama Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your Alabama Electrician License on Time
14 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.