South Dakota Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
South Dakota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Dakota Electrical Commission.
Applies to Electrician, Continuing education.
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Requirements at a glance
What South Dakota requires of electricians
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Electrician, Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course South Dakota electricians need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Dakota Electrical Commission requires.
- 2 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Electrician
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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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
- 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.
- 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
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Getting licensed
South Dakota electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific South 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 South Dakota electrician license.
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, Continuing education.
- 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
- South Dakota Electrical Commission
The South 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 South Dakota Electrical Commission’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 South Dakota Electrical Commission 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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