Ohio Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
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.
Applies to Electrical Contractor, Continuing education.
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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, Continuing education
- 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.
- 2 license classes
10 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Electrical Contractor
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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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 through the board.
Getting licensed
Ohio electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Ohio 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 Ohio electrician license.
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, Continuing education.
- 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.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
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.
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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.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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