Iowa Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
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.
Applies to Continuing education.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Iowa requires 2000 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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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.
- 1 license class
18 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Continuing education
Course for this class is in board review.
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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
- 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.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years through the board.
Getting licensed
Iowa electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Iowa licensing rule for electricians — first-time applicants, licensure by endorsement, reinstatement, or an exam retake. The course page says exactly who it applies to. They are not continuing education and do not count toward renewal.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Iowa electrician license.
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.
- 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
- Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board
The Iowa board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
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.
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