How to get a Pre licensure license in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) sets the education you must complete before it will license you. Here is the exact requirement, by license class.
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)Required hours by license class
Pre licensure
720 required hoursWe have researched this requirement and are building the course now.
Source: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) · verified 2026-09-06
Common questions
- How many hours of pre-license education does Connecticut require for electricians?
- 720 hours for Pre licensure, as set by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board).
- Is an exam required to get licensed in Connecticut?
- Our research of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board) rule does not show a required exam alongside the education hours. Confirm with the board before you apply.
- Can I complete these hours online?
- Yes. Our pre-license courses are delivered entirely online and self-paced, with a certificate of completion issued as soon as you finish.
Already licensed? This page covers getting your first license. If you already hold one, Connecticut electricians renewal requires 4 hours of continuing education — see Connecticut electricians continuing education.