Online Continuing Education for Nebraska Electicians

1. Select a program: Browse our board-approved catalog and choose the training that fits your needs.
2. Complete the 12 required hours: Work through the material at your own pace with full flexibility.
3. Receive your certificate: Once finished, you'll receive a certificate of completion. Keep it on hand for employers or auditors.
4. We handle the rest: Jade Learning automatically sends your completion directly to the state. No extra steps or paperwork needed on your end.

Have questions? Contact us or visit the State Electrical Board website for more information about your renewal.

The professional landscape varies across NE. In urban areas like Omaha, electricians regularly work on large-scale commercial builds, industrial facilities, and complex system upgrades.

In cities like Kearney, Scottsbluff, and Norfolk, the work takes on a different shape. Electricians there often manage a varied mix of residential wiring, agricultural facilities, and light commercial projects — sometimes juggling all three on the same job.

The adoption of updated NEC standards shapes how projects in both urban and rural areas are planned, permitted, and approved. Our training material addresses both contexts, helping you stay compliant wherever your work takes you.

To legally work in another state, you’ll need to become licensed there. Fortunately, Nebraska offers reciprocity in certain areas, which means you may be able to obtain credentials without restarting the full application process.

However, reciprocity isn’t automatic. You’ll still need to apply, pay fees, and verify that your certification is active and in good standing. Most jurisdictions also require proof that you passed the exam and have relevant work experience.

If you’re licensed in multiple states, Jade Learning’s reciprocity CE bundles help you manage all your renewal obligations at once.

If you miss the renewal deadline, your electrician license expires, and you won’t be able to legally perform electrical work until it’s reinstated.

Here’s how it works:

• Immediate expiration: Your certification becomes inactive, at which point you’re prohibited from performing any kind of industry-related work.
• Three-month window to renew: You’ll have a 90-day grace period to restore your status to active by completing the required continuing education training and paying all applicable fees.
• Late penalties: A 10% fee will be added for each month your renewal has lapsed, increasing the longer you wait.

If more than three months pass after the expiration date, you'll need to:

• Submit a new application
• Pass the exam
• Pay all penalty fees

If you continue working with an expired permit, you'll be charged with a Class I misdemeanor. Penalties include a $1,000 fine and up to one year in prison.