Virginia Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
Virginia electricians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
Applies to Electricians (Tradesmen), Continuing education.
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Requirements at a glance
What Virginia requires of electricians
- CE hours required
- 3 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Electricians (Tradesmen), Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Virginia electricians need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires.
- 2 license classes
3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Electricians (Tradesmen)
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Virginia electricians must cover
Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Changes to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) currently in force in Virginiamin. 3 hours
Applicable building code changes (electrical)min. 3 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 3 hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) 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 3 years through the board.
Getting licensed
Virginia electricians pre-license courses
Each of these satisfies a specific Virginia 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 Virginia electrician license.
Questions Virginia electricians ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Virginia electricians need?
- Virginia electricians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
- Which license classes does the Virginia electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 3 hours requirement applies to: Electricians (Tradesmen), Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Virginia electricians continuing education?
- Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires coverage of: Changes to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) currently in force in Virginia (3 hours); Applicable building code changes (electrical) (3 hours).
- Can Virginia electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Virginia electricians licensing resources
- Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
The Virginia 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 Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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