Colorado Electrician Continuing Education
Colorado electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA).
For Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician.
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Requirements at a glance
What Colorado Requires of Electricians
Set by Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Colorado Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) requires.
- 3 license classes
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Residential Wireman
- Journeyman Electrician
- Master Electrician
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Required subject matter
Topics Colorado Electricians Must Cover
Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
National Electrical Code Changesmin. 4 hours
Safety related to the electrical industry
Core competency coursework (balance of hours)min. 20 hours
NEC changes (min 4 hrs)
Electrical safety (max 4 hrs credited)
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Colorado
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) 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.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Colorado Electrician License
Who has to renew
Colorado electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician renew with Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA).
When to renew
Colorado electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is September 30, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (CO Electricians: licenses expire 9/30/2026, renewable through 11/30/2026, 3-yr cycle (dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Colorado sets electricians requirements by license class (Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is September 30, 2026.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) requires 24 hours every 3 years, including National Electrical Code Changes, Safety related to the electrical industry, Core competency coursework (balance of hours), NEC changes (min 4 hrs) and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
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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 Colorado, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.
- 5
Renew with Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)
Questions Colorado electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Colorado electricians need?
- Colorado electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA).
- Which license classes does the Colorado electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician.
- What topics are required for Colorado electricians continuing education?
- Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) requires coverage of: National Electrical Code Changes (4 hours); Safety related to the electrical industry; Core competency coursework (balance of hours) (20 hours); NEC changes (min 4 hrs); Electrical safety (max 4 hrs credited).
- Can Colorado electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Colorado requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Colorado Electricians Licensing Resources
- Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)
The Colorado board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Colorado professionals choose us
Colorado Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) 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 Colorado Electrician License on Time
24 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.