Maryland Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
Maryland electricians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maryland State Board of Electricians.
Requirements differ by license class — 10 hours for Master electrician · 5 hours for Journeyperson electrician.
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Requirements at a glance
What Maryland requires of electricians
- CE hours required
- 10 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Maryland electricians renew by license class
Maryland sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
10 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Master electrician
Course for this class is in board review.
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5 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Journeyperson electrician
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Maryland electricians must cover
Maryland State Board of Electricians requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Subject matter is restricted, not merely suggested: every qualifying hour must be based on an article of or update to the National Electrical Code (or a local variant adopted by a local board under §6
NEC / NFPA electrical codes and standardsmin. 10 hours
Classroom-setting requirement (online cap)
NEC/NFPA-based electrical content (all hours)
Classroom setting (5 of 10 master hrs; online capped at 5)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Maryland
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 10 hours and topics Maryland State Board of Electricians 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 2 years through the board.
Getting licensed
Maryland electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Maryland 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 Maryland electrician license.
Questions Maryland electricians ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Maryland electricians need?
- Maryland electricians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maryland State Board of Electricians.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Maryland?
- Requirements differ by license class in Maryland: 10 hours for Master electrician; 5 hours for Journeyperson electrician.
- What topics are required for Maryland electricians continuing education?
- Maryland State Board of Electricians requires coverage of: Subject matter is restricted, not merely suggested: every qualifying hour must be based on an article of or update to the National Electrical Code (or a local variant adopted by a local board under §6; NEC / NFPA electrical codes and standards (10 hours); Classroom-setting requirement (online cap); NEC/NFPA-based electrical content (all hours); Classroom setting (5 of 10 master hrs; online capped at 5).
- Can Maryland electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maryland requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Maryland electricians licensing resources
- Maryland State Board of Electricians
The Maryland board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
Requirements on this page come from Maryland State Board of Electricians’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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