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Rhode Island Electrician Continuing Education

Rhode Island electricians must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians.

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Rhode Island Electricians 15-Hour Continuing Education

15 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Rhode Island Requires of Electricians

Set by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians

CE hours required
15 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Electrician
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The Course Rhode Island Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians requires.

  • 15 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Electrician

    Rhode Island Electricians 15-Hour Continuing Education

    $149.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Rhode Island Electricians Must Cover

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • The whole 15 hours is a code-update coursemin. 15 hours

  • Current electrical code with Rhode Island amendmentsmin. 15 hours

  • Current NEC with RI amendments (15-hr approved course)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Rhode Island

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Rhode Island Electrician License

Who has to renew

Rhode Island electricians holding a Electrician license renew with Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians.

When to renew

Rhode Island electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/260-30-15-7)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Rhode Island sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians requires 15 hours every 2 years, including The whole 15 hours is a code-update course, Current electrical code with Rhode Island amendments, Current NEC with RI amendments (15-hr approved course). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Rhode Island, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians

    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 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians

Questions Rhode Island electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island electricians need?
Rhode Island electricians must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians.
Which license classes does the Rhode Island electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 15 hours requirement applies to: Electrician.
What topics are required for Rhode Island electricians continuing education?
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians requires coverage of: The whole 15 hours is a code-update course (15 hours); Current electrical code with Rhode Island amendments (15 hours); Current NEC with RI amendments (15-hr approved course).
Can Rhode Island electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Rhode Island Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Rhode Island professionals choose us

Rhode Island Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of Electricians 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 Rhode Island Electrician License on Time

15 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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