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Connecticut Electrician Continuing Education

Connecticut electricians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board).

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Connecticut Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education

4 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Connecticut Requires of Electricians

Set by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)

CE hours required
4 hours
per renewal year
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Connecticut Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires.

  • 4 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    1 license class
    • E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2

    Who it applies to: All renewals except first license renewal.

    Connecticut Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education

    $44.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Connecticut Electricians Must Cover

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations (Part I)min. 0.5 hours

  • Safety (Part II)min. 0.5 hours

  • 2023 National Electrical Code (Part III)min. 3 hours

  • Connecticut State Building Code / code adoption status and the CT amendments to the 2023 NEC

  • Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations incl. PA 25-47 hiring ratios (1/2 hr)

  • Safety - OSHA helmets, heat illness, workplace stress (1/2 hr)

  • 2023 NEC code changes and calculations (3 hrs)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Connecticut

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion to the board within 14 days. Then renew every year.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Connecticut Electrician License

Who has to renew

Connecticut electricians holding a E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2 license renew with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board).

When to renew

Connecticut electricians licenses renew every year, 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 92 days before that date. (CT Electricians: expire annually Sept 30; ALL CE must be completed by June 30 (portal.ct.gov DCP) - 92-day CE window)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Connecticut sets electricians requirements by license class (E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2). 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. 2

    Complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires 4 hours every year, including Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations (Part I), Safety (Part II), 2023 National Electrical Code (Part III), Connecticut State Building Code / code adoption status and the CT amendments to the 2023 NEC and other required topics. Finish at least 92 days before your deadline so the completion is on file in time.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Connecticut audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Connecticut, the provider emails a completion report to the board, within 14 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)

    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 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)

Questions Connecticut electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Connecticut electricians need?
Connecticut electricians must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board).
Which license classes does the Connecticut electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 4 hours requirement applies to: E-1, E-2, E-4, E-5, E-9, C-5, C-6, C-7, C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, PV1, PV2, T-1, T-2.
What topics are required for Connecticut electricians continuing education?
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) requires coverage of: Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations (Part I) (0.5 hours); Safety (Part II) (0.5 hours); 2023 National Electrical Code (Part III) (3 hours); Connecticut State Building Code / code adoption status and the CT amendments to the 2023 NEC; Connecticut General Statutes & Regulations incl. PA 25-47 hiring ratios (1/2 hr); Safety - OSHA helmets, heat illness, workplace stress (1/2 hr); 2023 NEC code changes and calculations (3 hrs).
How are completed CE hours reported to Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)?
Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Connecticut electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Connecticut requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Connecticut Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Connecticut professionals choose us

Connecticut Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) 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 Connecticut Electrician License on Time

4 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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