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Vermont Electrician Continuing Education Requirements

Vermont electricians must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Electricians' Licensing Board.

Applies to Electrician, Continuing education.

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Requirements at a glance

What Vermont requires of electricians

Set by Electricians' Licensing Board

CE hours required
15 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Electrician, Continuing education
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course Vermont electricians need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Electricians' Licensing Board requires.

  • 15 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    2 license classes
    • Electrician
    • Continuing education

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics Vermont electricians must cover

Electricians' Licensing Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Vermont Energy Goals

  • National Electrical Codemin. 15 hours

  • Type-S specialists instead take 8 hours on their own specialty; a person licensed in more than two specialty fields need not exceed 15 hours in total, and a person licensed only as Type-S A1 and C3 nemin. 8 hours

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Vermont

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics Electricians' Licensing Board 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 3 years through the board.

Getting licensed

Vermont electricians pre-license courses

Each of these satisfies a specific Vermont 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 Vermont electrician license.

Questions Vermont electricians ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Vermont electricians need?
Vermont electricians must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Electricians' Licensing Board.
Which license classes does the Vermont electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 15 hours requirement applies to: Electrician, Continuing education.
What topics are required for Vermont electricians continuing education?
Electricians' Licensing Board requires coverage of: Vermont Energy Goals; National Electrical Code (15 hours); Type-S specialists instead take 8 hours on their own specialty; a person licensed in more than two specialty fields need not exceed 15 hours in total, and a person licensed only as Type-S A1 and C3 ne (8 hours).
Can Vermont electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Vermont requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Vermont electricians licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Electricians' Licensing Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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