North Dakota Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
North Dakota electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by North Dakota State Electrical Board.
Applies to Continuing education.
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Getting licensed for the first time? North Dakota requires 576 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What North Dakota requires of electricians
- CE hours required
- 8 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course North Dakota electricians need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics North Dakota State Electrical Board requires.
- 1 license class
8 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Continuing education
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics North Dakota electricians must cover
North Dakota State Electrical Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
National Electrical Code - a minimum of fifty percent of the eight hours must be based on the NFPA 70 2026 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2025)min. 4 hours
North Dakota Laws, Rules and Wiring Standards segment
Remaining hoursmin. 4 hours
National Electrical Code (board-adopted edition)min. 4 hours
Electrical industry-related subjects (balance)
NEC board-adopted edition (min 4 of 8 hrs)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in North Dakota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics North Dakota State Electrical 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
We report your completion to the board by roster within 15 days. Then renew every year through the board.
Getting licensed
North Dakota electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific North Dakota 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 North Dakota electrician license.
Questions North Dakota electricians ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do North Dakota electricians need?
- North Dakota electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by North Dakota State Electrical Board.
- Which license classes does the North Dakota electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 8 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
- What topics are required for North Dakota electricians continuing education?
- North Dakota State Electrical Board requires coverage of: National Electrical Code - a minimum of fifty percent of the eight hours must be based on the NFPA 70 2026 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2025) (4 hours); North Dakota Laws, Rules and Wiring Standards segment; Remaining hours (4 hours); National Electrical Code (board-adopted edition) (4 hours); Electrical industry-related subjects (balance); NEC board-adopted edition (min 4 of 8 hrs).
- Is an exam required to renew a North Dakota electricians license?
- Yes — North Dakota State Electrical Board requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to North Dakota State Electrical Board?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 15 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can North Dakota electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official North Dakota electricians licensing resources
- North Dakota State Electrical Board
The North Dakota 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 North Dakota State Electrical Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why North Dakota professionals choose us
North Dakota electricians CE, done right
Every electricians course is built to meet North Dakota State Electrical 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
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