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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 hours

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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.