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Georgia Electrician Continuing Education Requirements

Georgia electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors.

Applies to Electrical Contractor, Continuing education.

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Requirements at a glance

What Georgia requires of electricians

Set by Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors

CE hours required
8 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Electrical Contractor, Continuing education
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course Georgia electricians need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors requires.

  • 8 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    2 license classes
    • Electrical Contractor
    • Continuing education

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics Georgia electricians must cover

Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • current National Electrical Code

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Georgia

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors 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 CE Broker for the board. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Georgia electrician license.

Questions Georgia electricians ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Georgia electricians need?
Georgia electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors.
Which license classes does the Georgia electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 8 hours requirement applies to: Electrical Contractor, Continuing education.
What topics are required for Georgia electricians continuing education?
Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors requires coverage of: current National Electrical Code.
How are completed CE hours reported to Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors?
Completed hours are reported to CE Broker by the course provider. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Georgia electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Georgia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Georgia electricians licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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Every electricians course is built to meet Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

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