Colorado Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
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).
Applies to Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Colorado requires 288 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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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
Course for these classes is in board review.
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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)
Core competencies: grounding & bonding, wiring methods, theory & calculations
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 through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Colorado electrician license.
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); Core competencies: grounding & bonding, wiring methods, theory & calculations; 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.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
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.
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