Ohio Electrician Continuing Education
Ohio electricians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance.
For Electrical Contractor.
Waiting on state approval
Ohio Electricians 10-Hour Continuing Education
10 CE hrs
We have applied to the state for this course. It can’t be bought until the board approves it — leave your email and we’ll tell you the day it opens.
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Requirements at a glance
What Ohio Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 10 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Electrical Contractor
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The Course Ohio Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance requires.
- 1 license class
10 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Electrical Contractor
Our course for this license is on the way.
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Required subject matter
Topics Ohio Electricians Must Cover
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Electrical codemin. 5 hours
Health and safety, business, or technologymin. 5 hours
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Ohio
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 10 hours and topics Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance 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 14 days. Then renew every year.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Ohio Electrician License
Who has to renew
Ohio electricians holding a Electrical Contractor license renew with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance.
When to renew
Ohio electricians licenses renew every year, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/chapter-4101:16-2)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Ohio sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrical Contractor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance requires 10 hours every year, including Electrical code, Health and safety, business, or technology. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Ohio electricians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Ohio audits can reach back several years.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Ohio, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board, within 14 days of completion.
- 5
Renew with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance
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 Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance
Questions Ohio electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Ohio electricians need?
- Ohio electricians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance.
- Which license classes does the Ohio electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 10 hours requirement applies to: Electrical Contractor.
- What topics are required for Ohio electricians continuing education?
- Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance requires coverage of: Electrical code (5 hours); Health and safety, business, or technology (5 hours).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Ohio electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Ohio requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Ohio Electricians Licensing Resources
- Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance
The Ohio board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Ohio professionals choose us
Ohio Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of Industrial Compliance 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 Ohio Electrician License on Time
10 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.