The NEC is a nationally recognized standard that employers use to stay compliant with local and federal electrical safety laws.
Most professionals who work with electricity need to take some form of NEC training. Read on to learn how our online exam prep and continuing education (CE) courses can help you stay safe, compliant, and licensed.
Get access to a comprehensive NEC study guide and a state-specific practice test that can help you pass the licensing exam the first time.
Complete your required CE online with our state-approved courses. Topics include NEC changes, professional development, and more. All courses include a certificate of completion.
The electrical code is not enforced on a federal level, but all states have adopted and implemented a version of it for their electrical licensing laws and requirements.
This means virtually anyone who is licensed to design and install electrical systems or wants to become licensed needs electrical code education.
Common job titles include:
The primary reason for completing a training program is safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, contact with electricity has been one of the leading causes of fatalities in the workplace over the past decade. Anyone who works with or near electricity would benefit from understanding the NEC and its standards.
Most states and local municipalities require electrician license applicants to pass an exam that covers code standards, and a majority of existing electricians must periodically complete continuing education to learn code changes.
Most states only accept CE credits from accredited providers like JADE Learning. State licensing authorities establish industry standards for training, meaning accredited providers must submit an application and get approved before they can offer courses.
Important factors to consider when choosing an online education provider should include:
For hopeful licensees, our state-specific electrical license exam prep programs are ready to help. They include a comprehensive study guide that explains efficient ways to reference the code book and simulated practice tests that provide over 600 sample questions.
Existing electricians who need to renew their licenses can take their required CE from home with our online courses. Complete course bundles are available to simplify the renewal process. Or choose elective courses for professional development.
Every course we offer is approved by the state and taught by professional electricians and electrical code experts. You can access lesson material from any internet-connected device and start and stop as needed.
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A version of the code is enforced in some capacity in all 50 states. It organizes the minimum requirements for installing electrical and wiring equipment in a way that protects people and property.
Thanks to numerous editions over the years, many lives have been saved. Examples include tamper-resistant receptacles (TRRs), ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs).
According to the NFPA, the code maintains a three-year update cycle to “stay in sync with industry practices, emerging trends, and the development and introduction of technologies.”
This consistent cycle is also the main reason why most continuing education (CE) for electrical professionals includes code update courses.
The standards development process uses four steps:
Each step of the certification process — particularly the first two — takes weeks to complete. The first draft isn't created until the public (usually industry professionals) has had time to give input.
Then, the public has another opportunity to suggest changes to the first draft before it's passed along to the NFPA Technical Committees and Panels.
Your local electrical codes might not be based on the latest edition of the NEC. This is because local jurisdictions have the authority to modify it to meet unique and specific needs.
Once a code is adopted, a local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) inspects all electrical installations to ensure compliance.
The local adaptation process can take time, which means some areas might use older editions. Check out this state adoption table to find out what your state uses.
