Learn More About Electrical Continuing Education in Colorado

JADE Learning's continuing education allows you to renew your Colorado electrical license from the comfort of your own home using a desktop, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone. Work on your license renewal whenever your schedule allows.

Electricians in Colorado must renew their license every 3 years by completing continuing education training.

JADE Learning provides the training necessary to meet these requirements and renew an electrical license in the state of Colorado.

Each course includes an official certificate of completion that you can save for your records. Looking for state reporting information? Learn more here.

How to Renew Your Electrical License in Colorado

Colorado electricians must satisfy the following requirements in order to renew their license:

  • Complete 24 PDU's (Professional Development Units) every 3 years.
  • At least 4 hours must be related to NEC changes.
  • A maximum of 4 hours can be related to safety.
  • License renewal deadline is September 30, 2026.

JADE Learning can help you meet these PDU requirements online.

JADE Learning has helped over 150,000 professionals renew their licenses for more than 20 years, and we can help you, too.

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How Continuing Education Courses Work

Step 1

Select a course

Choose from a list of state-approved courses. Our course material is 100% online.

Step 2

Complete your course

Study at your own pace according to your schedule, using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Step 3

Receive your certificate

JADE Learning will send you a certificate that confirms you completed your Colorado CE hours. Certificates are also available any time in your account!

Continuing Education Options

Packages

Package

24-Hour Package for Colorado Electricians

This 24-hour package fulfils all continuing education requirements for licensed electricians in Colorado.

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Individual Courses

2026 NEC Changes Part 1

8 Hours | Code Change Credits | Video, Audio, & Text Course
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This 8-hour course reviews the key updates in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) across Chapters 1 through 4. Learners will examine major changes to code arrangement, Article 100 definitions, equipment installation and identification rules, load calculations, SPGFCI provisions, cannabis oil operations, and energy management systems. The course also highlights updated requirements for branch circuits, GFCI/AFCI protection, service equipment, wiring methods, conductor sizing, ampacity tables, raceways, wiring devices, and panelboards. By the end of this course, learners will understand how to apply the essential 2026 NEC revisions needed for safe and compliant electrical work.

2026 NEC Changes Part 2

8 Hours | Code Change Credits | Video, Audio, & Text Course
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This 8-hour course reviews key updates in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) across Chapters 4 through 9. Learners will learn major changes affecting appliances, HVAC equipment, motors, generators, stationary batteries, hazardous locations, cannabis oil systems, commercial garages, marinas, and health care facilities. The course also highlights important revisions to elevators, manufactured wiring systems, EV power transfer systems, swimming pools, PV systems, fire pumps, emergency systems, standby systems, and limited-energy and communications circuits. By the end of this course, learners will understand the essential 2026 NEC revisions required for safe and compliant electrical work.

2023 NEC Changes Part 1

8 Hours | Code Change Credits | Audio & Text Course
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This online course reviews the first 100 of the most important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code. Changes from Section 100 through Section 406 will be covered.

Commercial and Industrial Wiring (2023 NEC)

8 Hours | Code Related Credits | Audio & Text Course
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Stay up to date on the latest commercial and industrial installation requirements with this course for Colorado electricians. Lesson material is taken from the 2023 NEC and covers subjects like overcurrent protection, branch circuits, switchboards and panelboards, industrial machinery, and more.

Residential Wiring (2023 NEC)

8 Hours | Code Related Credits | Audio & Text Course
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Take this online course for a room-by-room walkthrough of residential wiring requirements. Both general principles of service design and room-specific wiring requirements make up this NEC 2023-compliant course for modern dwelling units. From designing AFCI-protected branch circuits to installing tamper-resistant receptacles, this course explores best practices for every room in the typical residence plus common exterior serviced areas.

Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E 2024) Part 1

4 Hours | Safety Credits | Audio & Text Course
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This four-hour course gives Colorado electricians an overview of the rules and requirements found in the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Topics covered include the electrical safety program, GFCI protection, the lockout/tagout protocol, PPE review, and more.

Equipment Grounding and Bonding (2023 NEC)

4 Hours | Code Related Credits | Audio & Text Course
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Colorado electricians who take this course will get a comprehensive look at grounding and bonding materials and procedures based on the 2023 NEC. Topics discussed include verifying a proper ground connection, identifying approved grounding electrodes, understanding bonding an electrical system's metal parts and more.

Installation Checklists (2023 NEC)

4 Hours | Code Related Credits | Audio & Text Course
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This four-hour course explains what electricians in Colorado must know to pass commercial or residential inspections. Topics covered include installation practices for passing a rough and final inspection, 2023 NEC requirements for installing wiring in various situations, and more.

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What Electricians Think

“Your courses are designed so you actually learn something instead of just flipping aimlessly through a code book.”

— P.H., Mesa, CO