How to Renew Your License Online in Four Easy Steps
Published on July 28, 2020 by JADE Learning
Renewing a professional license with JADE Learning is easy thanks to our online continuing education course options.
Below, we'll walk you through the steps to complete your required education and renew your license online.
1. Find out your license requirements
Each state and license type has its own requirements for renewal. Select your state and license type to find the continuing education requirements for your license. Pay special attention to the license expiration dates!
The selection of courses can vary from one state or license type to another. Some states or licenses may require learners to dedicate a certain number of hours to a particular code, course topic, or subject area.
While most continuing education can be completed online, some states and license types may require you to take an in-person course in an actual classroom or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT).
VILT uses a live video stream to present information from a qualified instructor in real-time. These courses are available for electricians in Connecticut, Iowa and North Carolina.
2. Complete your continuing education
Once you have selected the course or courses you wish to take, follow the on-screen instructions to get started.
Licensed professionals and industry experts teach our courses and provide the best continuing education experience. For example, our courses that cover the National Electrical Code explain the material in a way that makes it easy to understand.
Courses on other topics typically offer concise explanations and helpful graphics to keep you engaged. Continuing education is usually a widespread requirement, but we believe the learning experience should cater to many different learning styles.
Additionally, our online courses require no special software. They may be completed anywhere using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Feel free to log in and out whenever you want. You'll work at your own pace. Courses are available for 180 days unless the state assigns a shorter access time.
3. Get your certificate of completion
Once you complete your course(s), we will email you a certificate of completion. For any state that permits provider reporting, your hours will be reported to your state's licensing board.
Rush reporting is also available for select states that allow it. In that case, we will submit your hours to the state within one to two business days. Remember that it may take a bit longer for the state to post your hours since this is often a manual process.
4. Renew your license online
Once you have your certificate of completion (or your hours have been posted with the state), you can go ahead and renew your license.
Most states allow you to renew your license online within a specific time frame. It may be anywhere from a year to 30 days before your license expires, so make sure you know when it's time to renew.
For your convenience, all of our state CE pages include license expiration and renewal details, so you always know when to start your application process.
Get Started Today
Ready to make your continuing education process easier? Select your state to view all the available courses that will help fulfill your renewal requirements.
If you have questions regarding your license renewal, please contact us! Our licensing experts are standing by and ready to help.