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South Dakota Electrician Continuing Education

South Dakota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Dakota Electrical Commission.

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Requirements at a glance

What South Dakota Requires of Electricians

Set by South Dakota Electrical Commission

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

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The Course South Dakota Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Dakota Electrical Commission requires.

  • 16 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Electrician

    Who it applies to: Electricians licensed by the South Dakota Electrical Commission.

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Required subject matter

Topics South Dakota Electricians Must Cover

South Dakota Electrical Commission requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • National Electrical Codemin. 8 hours

  • Remaining credits - either further NEC or one of eight named non-code topics: electric circuit theory; blueprint/blueprint reading; transformer/motor theory; electric circuits and devices; control sysmin. 8 hours

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in South Dakota

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics South Dakota Electrical Commission 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 South Dakota Electrician License

Who has to renew

South Dakota electricians holding a Electrician license renew with South Dakota Electrical Commission.

When to renew

South Dakota electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (SD Electricians: all expire June 30 of even years (dlr.sd.gov))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    South Dakota sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is June 30, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    South Dakota Electrical Commission requires 16 hours every 2 years, including National Electrical Code, Remaining credits - either further NEC or one of eight named non-code topics: electric circuit theory; blueprint/blueprint reading; transformer/motor theory; electric circuits and devices; control sys. 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 South Dakota, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with South Dakota Electrical Commission

    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 South Dakota Electrical Commission

Questions South Dakota electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do South Dakota electricians need?
South Dakota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Dakota Electrical Commission.
Which license classes does the South Dakota electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 16 hours requirement applies to: Electrician.
What topics are required for South Dakota electricians continuing education?
South Dakota Electrical Commission requires coverage of: National Electrical Code (8 hours); Remaining credits - either further NEC or one of eight named non-code topics: electric circuit theory; blueprint/blueprint reading; transformer/motor theory; electric circuits and devices; control sys (8 hours).
Can South Dakota electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official South Dakota Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from South Dakota Electrical Commission’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why South Dakota professionals choose us

South Dakota Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet South Dakota Electrical Commission 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 South Dakota Electrician License on Time

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

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