Electricians in North Carolina are required to complete CE each year by the anniversary of their license issue date to be eligible for renewal.
The following license classifications must complete eight hours of CE (four online and four instructor-led):
Special-Restricted Licenses require four hours of CE (two online and two instructor-led).
The NCBEEC only accepts CEU credits from approved education providers like JADE Learning.
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We have helped educate electricians in NC since 1996. Online and live instructor-led courses are taught by experts with decades of experience.
Once you finish the course, we'll issue a certificate of completion and submit your hours to the NCBEEC. Rush reporting is available.
VILT classes count as in-person CE, and you can watch a live instructor from anywhere using an internet-connected device. To get credit, you must use a webcam and complete an in-class survey.
These courses, when offered during fiscal year 2025 - 2026, meet the NCBEEC requirements for the four contact hours of CE credit. They are not sponsored by the Board.
This 4-hour course reviews key changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) found in Chapters 1 and 2, with emphasis on new definitions, global requirements, and revised safety provisions. The course covers updates to NEC Articles 90, 100, and 110, including code organization, equipment listing and marking, arc-flash hazard warnings, servicing requirements, and electrical working space. Learners will also examine revised load calculation rules, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) loads, and energy management systems introduced in Chapter 1, along with updated requirements in Chapter 2 for conductor identification, ground-fault and arc-fault protection, permissible branch-circuit loads, receptacle placement, and lighting outlet provisions in dwelling and non-dwelling occupancies.
This 4-hour course reviews selected changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) affecting Chapters 2, 3, and 4, with emphasis on services, feeders, branch circuits, wiring methods, conductors, raceways, and wiring devices. The course covers updated requirements for service and feeder disconnecting means, overcurrent protection, grounding and bonding of systems over 1000 volts, and protection of conductors from physical damage. Learners will examine revisions to wiring method installation rules, including securing and supporting conductors, raceway temperature considerations, underground installations, and permitted uses of common wiring methods such as NM cable, tray cable, rigid metal conduit, flexible metal conduit, and PVC. Additional topics include conductor sizing, ampacity tables, adjustment factors, enclosure requirements, fixture wires, and device installation provisions.
This 4-hour course reviews selected changes in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC) affecting Chapters 4, 5, and 6, with emphasis on equipment, appliances, motors, HVAC systems, hazardous locations, health care facilities, marinas, electric vehicle power transfer systems, and other special occupancies and equipment. The course covers updated requirements for wiring devices, panelboards, industrial control panels, appliances, heating equipment, generators, batteries, and electric deicing and snow-melting systems. Learners will examine revisions related to hazardous (classified) locations, cannabis oil equipment, motor fuel dispensing facilities, health care electrical systems, recreational vehicles, marinas, and floating structures. The course also addresses NEC updates affecting signs, manufactured wiring systems, cranes and hoists, elevators, and electric vehicle power transfer systems.
Review 50 of the most important modifications found in Section 100 through Section 220.
Reviews Sections 220 through 406.
Reviews Sections 407 through 625.
Reviews Sections 626 through Annex K.
The first in a two-part series teaches electricians about 2023 NEC commercial and industrial installation requirements. Lessons in part one cover installations, branch circuits, overcurrent protection, and feeders.
The renewal period begins 60 days before the expiration date listed on your license. You may request a physical form to mail back.
To renew online, take these steps:
The state has reciprocal agreements with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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