North Carolina Electrical Contractor Continuing Education Courses

Beginning with 2021 license renewals, North Carolina licensed contractors are required to complete continuing education (CE) to renew their licenses. Electrical licenses are renewed annually by the expiration date listed on the license. The renewal period begins 60 days prior to the expiration date listed on the license.

The number of required hours is determined by your current license classification:

• Eight Hours  

Limited Classification      
Intermediate Classification      
Unlimited Single-Family Dwelling Classification       Special Restricted Single-Family Dwelling Classification 

• Four Hours  

Special Restricted Fire Alarm/Low Voltage (SP-FA/LV) Classification      
Special Restricted Elevator (SP-EL) Classification       Special Restricted Plumbing and Heating (SP-PH) Classification      
Special Restricted Ground Water Pump (SP-WP) Classification      
Special Restricted Electric Sign (SP-ES) Classification      
Special Restricted Swimming Pool (SP-SP) Classification 

Benefits Of Our North Carolina Electrical CE Courses

Developed by Experts

Get instant access to complete online coursework, with the additional flexibility to choose from multiple dates for livestreamed webinars developed by practicing electrical contractors and inspectors who are actively working in the industry. We know what important topics to focus on in our CE courses to make sure you are up to date on all recent changes!

Quick Credentials

When you complete the online course, you’ll receive an instant certificate of completion. For webinars, completion is processed and reported to the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors within 2 business days.

No Books Required

We include all material you need to refer to within our North Carolina CE Courses. This means you won't have to spend any time waiting for books to ship before you can get started completing your online course. 

Online, On-Demand Courses

We understand attending a live class with your busy schedule can be difficult. That's why we offer online pre-recorded courses that you can complete at your own pace! Start learning important code updates even if you don’t have time to complete the course in one sitting.

Combo Class Option - Live Webinar + Online 

Because 50% of continuing education hours must be taken as a live webinar, we offer a combined online and live-stream package to provide all the required eight hours of continuing education. Access both courses from a single, online platform for simplicity and efficiency.

To renew an active North Carolina Contractor's License, log in to the state Contractors Licensing Central (CLiC) system using your license number and password. From your account portal, access your renewal application and verify you meet all requirements for renewal, including:

• All qualifiers are still employed through the licensed business 
• All contact information is accurate 
• Report any liens, lawsuits, judgments, or investigations against the business* 
• Report if the business has filed for bankruptcy, receivership, or insolvency* 
• Report if any qualifier for the business has been charged with a misdemeanor related to contracting or a felony of any kind* 
• Provide financial documentation to provide proof of sufficient working capital 

* Supporting documents required if this has occurred within the last year.

All requirements for renewal must be met, including:

• Completion of mandatory continuing education courses 
• Payment of all fees to the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors prior to renewal submission