Colorado Electrical Continuing Education Required: Colorado-licensed Residential Wireman, Journeyman, and Master Electricians are required to fulfill 24 hours of CE within each three-year licensing period prior to renewal. This requirement is waived for the first renewal cycle if the licensee passed a licensing exam as a condition of initial issuance.

CE coursework must fall within the following Core Competency areas:

  • National Electrical Code changes (minimum of four hours required)
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Wiring methods
  • Theory and calculations
  • Electrical industry safety (capped at four hours maximum. Not mandatory to complete)

Colorado Electrical License Renewal: All Board-issued licenses and electrical contractor registrations must be renewed by September 30th on a three-year cycle, aligned with the Board’s adoption schedule of the National Electrical Code.

If you have questions about your state’s CE requirements, contact your state board directly. 303-894-7800 | Colorado Board Website | Email: dora_dpo_licensing@state.co.us