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Iowa Electrician Continuing Education

Iowa electricians must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board.

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Requirements at a glance

What Iowa Requires of Electricians

Set by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board

CE hours required
18 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Continuing education
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Iowa Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board requires.

  • 18 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

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Required subject matter

Topics Iowa Electricians Must Cover

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • National Electrical Codemin. 6 hours

  • Related other electrical material / installation techniquemin. 12 hours

  • Board-approved electrical-related electives

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Iowa

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining 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 by roster within 30 days. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Iowa Electrician License

Who has to renew

Every Iowa electricians license that Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board renews.

When to renew

Iowa electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (IA Electricians: all expire Dec 31; current cycle ends Dec 31, 2028 (dial.iowa.gov))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Note your renewal date — Iowa electricians renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board requires 18 hours every 3 years, including National Electrical Code, Related other electrical material / installation technique, Board-approved electrical-related electives. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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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; Iowa audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Iowa, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board, within 30 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining 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 Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board

Questions Iowa electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Iowa electricians need?
Iowa electricians must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board.
Which license classes does the Iowa electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 18 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
What topics are required for Iowa electricians continuing education?
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board requires coverage of: National Electrical Code (6 hours); Related other electrical material / installation technique (12 hours); Board-approved electrical-related electives.
How are completed CE hours reported to Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 30 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Iowa electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Iowa Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Iowa professionals choose us

Iowa Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining 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 Iowa Electrician License on Time

18 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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