Minnesota Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
Minnesota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Requirements differ by license class — 16 hours for 6 classes · 4 hours for Satellite installer (SI) · 2 hours for Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT).
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Requirements at a glance
What Minnesota requires of electricians
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 3 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Minnesota electricians renew by license class
Minnesota sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 6 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Master electrician (AM, BM)
- Journeyworker electrician (AJ, BJ)
- Maintenance electrician (MN)
- Installer (Class B) (IB)
- Power limited tech (PL)
- Continuing education
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- 1 license class
4 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Satellite installer (SI)
View courseMinnesota Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education
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- 1 license class
2 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT)
View courseMinnesota Electricians 2-Hour Continuing Education
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Required subject matter
Topics Minnesota electricians must cover
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
National Electrical Codemin. 12 hours
Statutes, rules, and technical topicsmin. 12 hours
Remainder - statutes and rules governing electrical installations (Minnmin. 4 hours
Registered unlicensed individualmin. 2 hours
Satellite system installer variant: 4 hours on the NECmin. 4 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Minnesota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry 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
We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Electricians courses
All electricians CE courses for Minnesota
Minnesota Electricians 16-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for Electricians in Minnesota, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Minnesota Electricians 4-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for Electricians in Minnesota, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Minnesota Electricians 2-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for Electricians in Minnesota, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Minnesota electrician license.
Questions Minnesota electricians ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Minnesota electricians need?
- Minnesota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Minnesota?
- Requirements differ by license class in Minnesota: 16 hours for Master electrician (AM, BM), Journeyworker electrician (AJ, BJ), Maintenance electrician (MN), Installer (Class B) (IB), Power limited tech (PL), Continuing education; 4 hours for Satellite installer (SI); 2 hours for Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT).
- What topics are required for Minnesota electricians continuing education?
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires coverage of: National Electrical Code (12 hours); Statutes, rules, and technical topics (12 hours); Remainder - statutes and rules governing electrical installations (Minn (4 hours); Registered unlicensed individual (2 hours); Satellite system installer variant: 4 hours on the NEC (4 hours).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Minnesota electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Minnesota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Minnesota electricians licensing resources
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
The Minnesota board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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