ONE DAY, 8-HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION FOR LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

All NC Licensed Electrical Contractors are required to complete 8-hours of continuing education prior to the renewal date of their initial Electrical Contractor’s license. North Carolina Limited, Intermediate and Unlimited electrical contractors are required to complete 8-hours of continuing education every year. SP electrical contractors are required to complete 4-hours of continuing education every year in order to renew their license. Contact us for more details.

Continuing Education Class Details

This class is taught exclusively by Neel Hudson who has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He holds an Unlimited Electrical license and an Unlimited NC General Contractor license. He is a licensed NC Home Inspector and a Veteran of the US Air Force.

All new courses are approved by the NC Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) and NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) for Electricians and Inspectors. The cost of in-person class is $140.

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Continuing Your Education

Courses and Descriptions

Chapter 87, Article 4; Article 250 - Grounding and Bonding; Article 625 - Electric Vehicle Power (8 hours)

This course is designed to review and discuss the current laws in Chapter 87, Article 4, referring to the electrical contractors’ laws. We will also cover current updates pertaining to license renewals, as well as many other topics in the General Statutes. We will uncover some unknown facts and information that will be useful to the contractor and his/her business. Participants will need to bring the NFPA 70 NEC 2023 Code Book.

Course #CEC.05776

2023 NEC Changes to the Code: Article 250 - Grounding and Bonding (4 hours)

We will be discussing the updates to Article 250, Grounding and Bonding, in depth. We will be discussing the difference between grounded and grounding methods, as well as grounded and grounding systems. Participants will need to bring the NFPA 70 NEC 2023 Code Book.

Course #CEC.05813

Electrical Contractor Licensing Law: Chapter 87 Article 4/2023 Changes to the Code; Article 625 (4 hours)

This course is designed to review and discuss the current laws in Chapter 87, Article 4, referring to the electrical contractors’ laws. We will also cover topics pertaining to license renewals, as well as many other topics in the General Statutes. We will be driving through Article 625 as we discuss updates to installation methods and locations, as well as over-current protection and protection for personnel. Participants will need to bring the NFPA 70 NEC 2023 Code Book.

Course #CEC.05814

Method: In-person classroom setting
Course Fee: $140.00 for 8 hours; $70.00 for 4 hours
Sponsor: Focal Point Seminars
Instructor: Neel L. Hudson
Class Date and Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026  Class begins at 8:00am.
Class Location: Courtyard by Marriott
               1946 13th Ave. Dr. SE
               Hickory, NC 28602

North Carolina Electrical License Renewal Information

Electrical Continuing Education Requirements: 8 hours of continuing education for Unlimited, Intermediate and Limited license types. Four hours per year must be in the classroom.

Electrical Board Contact Information: North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

PO Box 18727

Raleigh, NC

27619-8727

Phone: (919) 733-9042

Fax: (800) 691-8399

E-mail: information@ncbeec.org

Electrical License Renewal Deadlines: The date the license was issued, every year.

Electrical Board Website Link: NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Electrical License Status / Electrical Continuing Education Credits: On Board’s Website

Electrical License Renewal Form: On Board's Website

Continuing Education for Licensed Electrical Contractors

See below for our course schedule.

2026 Schedule for EC Continuing Education Classes

If you need to renew your electrical license, register to complete your 8-hours of CE in one day, or if you only need 4-hours of CE, we offer that as well.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026

These classes are held at the Courtyard by Marriott, located at
1946 13th Ave. Dr. SE in Hickory, NC. The cost is $140.00 for the 8-hour CE class or $70.00 for the 4-hour CE class.

To register, or for questions, please contact Neel Hudson at (828) 397-7711 or email him at nhudson01@charter.net.

Additional dates will be added soon.

For additional information contact Neel Hudson at (828) 397-7711