Course Description

8 Hour Comprehensive Electrical CE for Georgia: Code, Safety, and Trade Practices

Only $69 ✅
Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced | Log In/Out Anytime

Advance your skills and keep your license current with this 8-hour, self-paced online electrical CE course designed for Georgia electricians. Learn practical code applications, job safety, and trade practices you can use on the job tomorrow. Start and stop anytime—your progress is saved automatically—and download your instant certificate the moment you finish.

✅ Who Should Take This Course

• Journeyman & Master Electricians

• Electrical Contractors / Administrators

• Residential Wiremen & Maintenance Electricians

• Pros who want a practical mix of code, safety, and business/trade practices

✅ Georgia Renewal Requirements (What to Know)

• Hours required: Georgia electrical contractors must complete 4 hours of CE every year (typically 8 hours per two-year cycle). 

• When to renew: Licenses renew by June 30 of even-numbered years (late renewal period July 1–31 of even years). 

Tip: If you were first licensed for ≤1 year, CE may not be required for the very first renewal; if >1 and <2 years, complete 4 hours before your initial renewal.

✅  How to Renew Your Electrical License (Georgia)

Step 1 – Confirm Your Renewal Requirements
Check your Georgia renewal cycle and make sure you have completed the required continuing education for your license renewal period. Georgia electrical contractors are responsible for tracking their own continuing education compliance.

Step 2 – Complete Your CE Online
Finish your online electrical continuing education course. Your progress is saved, so you can log in and out as needed.

Step 3 – Download and Save Your Certificate
After completing the course, download your certificate of completion and keep it with your records. Georgia licensees must maintain records confirming attendance and satisfactory completion for at least five years in case the state requests documentation.

Step 4 – Report Your CE in CE Broker
As of January 1, 2026, Georgia electrical contractors required to complete continuing education for renewal must register and report their continuing education into CE Broker and record all CE taken in their CE Broker account.

Step 5 – Submit Your Renewal Application
Complete your Georgia renewal application and pay any required renewal fees through the state licensing portal. Keep your certificate and CE records with your files in case you are ever audited by the state.

Important Note: Georgia licensees are responsible for maintaining proof of continuing education completion, keeping those records for at least five years, and providing documentation to the state if requested during a renewal review or audit. As of January 1, 2026, licensees required to complete CE for renewal must also register and report their continuing education into CE Broker and record all CE taken in their CE Broker account.

Need help? Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

✅ What You’ll Learn — Course Topics (8 Hours)

Hour 1 – Business Practices for Electrical Contractors

• Business structures, licensing, and trends

• Budgeting, estimating, and cost control

• Marketing and referral strategies

• Contracts, warranties, and liability basics

• Hiring, training, and labor-law awareness

• Customer relations and professional ethics

Hour 2 – Job Safety in Electrical Work

• OSHA requirements for electrical work

• PPE selection, use, and care

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) fundamentals

• Shock/arc-flash hazard prevention

• Ladder/fall protection best practices

• First aid and emergency response

Hour 3 – Georgia Electrical Code Overview

• Georgia Electrical Code adoption & enforcement

• Permitting and inspection workflows

• Service/feeder installation fundamentals

• Wiring methods & material standards

• Grounding and bonding essentials

• System testing and compliance checks

Hour 4 – Trade-Specific Best Practices

• Diagnosing common field issues

• Load calculations and demand factors

• Lighting efficiency and controls

• Generators and standby systems

• EV charging installation basics

• Future tech: smart grids & renewables

Hour 5 – Advanced Electrical Safety Standards

• NFPA 70E overview and compliance

• Arc-flash analysis & PPE categories

• Hazardous (classified) locations safety

• Confined-space procedures

• Industrial LOTO on complex sites

• Fire prevention and safe practices

Hour 6 – NEC Code Updates & Key Changes

• Overview of recent NEC revisions

• Grounding/bonding updates

• Expanded GFCI/AFCI protection

• Load calcs & sizing refinements

• Service equipment standards

• Renewable systems (solar/wind/ESS)

Hour 7 – Wiring Methods & Installation Techniques

• Residential vs. commercial standards

• Conduit & raceway systems

• Splicing/termination best practices

• Cable tray & busway installations

• Overcurrent protection strategies

• Panel/distribution board practices

Hour 8 – Specialty Systems & Future Trends

• Fire alarm basics (NFPA 72 alignment)

• Low-voltage/communications wiring

• Smart home & IoT considerations

• Healthcare facility provisions

• Green technologies: solar, storage, EV

• Legal & ethical practices in contracting

Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

• ✅ Only $69 — straightforward pricing

• ✅ Instant certificate upon completion

• ✅ 100% online & mobile-friendly

• ✅ Log in/out anytime; progress saved

• ✅ Trusted by thousands for 10+ years

• ✅ Live support: call or text 1-800-698-2770

• ✅ Money-back guarantee

More Georgia CE Options (Build the Hours You Need)

• Plumbing:

  • 8-Hour Plumbing Renewal – Georgia — $69

  • 4-Hour Plumbing Part 1 – Georgia — $39

  • 4-Hour Plumbing Part 2 – Georgia — $39

• HVAC:

  • 8-Hour HVAC Renewal – Georgia — $69

  • 4-Hour HVAC Part 1 – Georgia — $39

  • 4-Hour HVAC Part 2 – Georgia — $39

• Electrical:

  • 8-Hour Electrical – Georgia — $69

  • 4-Hour Advanced Electrical Code & Safety Procedures – Georgia — $39

  • 4-Hour Electrical Business, Safety & Code Compliance – Georgia — $39

Support When You Need It

✅ Have a question about Georgia Electrical CE, CE Broker reporting, or this course? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770.

We also speak Spanish.

Enroll Now

✅ Enroll in the 8 Hour Comprehensive Electrical CE for Georgia for $69 and finish your renewal CE in one sitting - or in short sessions on your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours does Georgia require for Electrical renewal?

Georgia electrical licensees must complete 4 hours of CE per year, for a total of 8 hours per 2-year renewal cycle. This course provides the full 8 hours.

How many CE hours does this course provide?

8 credit hours.

How much does the course cost?

$69.

Is the course online and self-paced?

Yes. The course is 100% online, mobile-friendly, and self-paced.

When will I get my certificate?

You can download your certificate of completion as soon as you finish the course.

How long do I need to keep my certificate?

Georgia electrical licensees are required to keep records of CE attendance and completion for at least five years.

Do I need to report my CE in CE Broker?

Beginning January 1, 2026, Georgia licensees who are required to complete CE for renewal must register and report their continuing education into CE Broker and record all CE taken in their CE Broker account.

When is the Georgia electrical renewal deadline?

Electrical contractor renewal must be completed by June 30 of even-numbered years. A late renewal period runs from July 1 through July 31 of even-numbered years.

What if I have been licensed for less than two years?

Licensees who have been licensed for one year or less may not be required to complete CE for their first renewal. Those licensed for more than one year but less than two years are required to complete 4 hours. Always confirm your specific CE requirement through your Georgia license account.

Who should take this course?

Journeyman and Master Electricians, Electrical Contractors and Administrators, Residential Wiremen, and Maintenance Electricians.

What does the course cover?

Business practices, job safety, Georgia Electrical Code, trade best practices, advanced safety standards, NEC updates, wiring methods, and specialty systems.

What if I need help during the course?

Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770 and a team member will help. Spanish speakers welcome.

Course Details

• Georgia Electrical Course
• 8 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.