California Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
California electricians must complete 32 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Labor Commissioner's Office.
Applies to Electrician Certification, Continuing education.
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Getting licensed for the first time? California requires 150 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What California requires of electricians
Set by Labor Commissioner's Office
- CE hours required
- 32 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Electrician Certification, Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course California electricians need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Labor Commissioner's Office requires.
- 2 license classes
32 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Electrician Certification
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics California electricians must cover
Labor Commissioner's Office requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
No topic is mandated by name
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in California
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 32 hours and topics Labor Commissioner's Office 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
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.
Getting licensed
California electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific California licensing rule for electricians — first-time applicants, licensure by endorsement, reinstatement, or an exam retake. The course page says exactly who it applies to. They are not continuing education and do not count toward renewal.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your California electrician license.
Questions California electricians ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do California electricians need?
- California electricians must complete 32 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Labor Commissioner's Office.
- Which license classes does the California electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 32 hours requirement applies to: Electrician Certification, Continuing education.
- What topics are required for California electricians continuing education?
- Labor Commissioner's Office requires coverage of: No topic is mandated by name.
- Can California electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the California requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official California electricians licensing resources
- Labor Commissioner's Office
The California 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 Labor Commissioner's Office’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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