Residential Electrician Certificate

This 46-week program provides comprehensive training in residential electrical wiring, installation, and safety practices - 20 weeks of online simulation instruction and 6 months of paid apprenticeship with a local electric company.

Course overview:

Residential & commerical wiring

• Installation: Master three-way/four-way switches, lighting circuits, and 100/200-amp service entrances.
• Procedures: Perform rough-in, trim-out, wire labeling, and circuit termination.
• Hardware: Gain experience bending conduit, mounting electrical boxes, and installing fire blocking.

Technical skills & theory

• Blueprints: Learn to read residential and commercial plans and interpret complex electrical schematics.
• Compliance: Apply National Electrical Code® (NEC) standards for sizing conductors, fuses, and breakers.
• Specialized Systems: Study motor wiring, voltage requirements, and renewable energy photovoltaic systems.

Hands-on & digital learning

• Interactive Training: Access 30+ virtual simulations, 3D models, and troubleshooting scenarios.
• Field Skills: Practice wire splicing, fishing cable, and servicing overhead entrances.
• Tools & Safety: Develop proficiency with professional hand and power tools.

Certification & career path

• Licensing: Earn a Certificate of Completion and a Digital Badge.
• Apprenticeship: Accrue on-the-job training (OJT) hours applicable toward a Journeyman License.
• Professionalism: Complete customer service training tailored for the electrical industry.

Course requirements:

• Participants must provide their own laptop with latest software and hardware requirements.
• Basic knowledge of direct current and alternating current electrical theory.
• Be in good health and have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Good agility and manual dexterity.
• Good color vision.

Program Highlights

• Textbooks for the course will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 days after enrollment.
• Upon completion of the online portion, students will receive tools and safety gear on their first day of hands-on training.
• Student will receive monthly stipends.
• The program prepares you for the state licensing exam.
• Receive certificate of completion and digital badge.

Schedule

First cohort: July 5, 2026–May 22, 2027
Priority deadline to apply: June 12, 2026

• Online portion: July 5, 2026–Nov. 21, 2026
• Hands-on apprenticeship: Nov. 22, 2026–May 22, 2027 (in Fort Defiance, AZ)
  

Second cohort: Jan.3, 2027–Nov. 20, 2027
Priority deadline to apply: Dec. 11, 2026

• Online portion: Jan. 3, 2027–May 22, 2027
• Hands-on apprenticeship: May 23, 2027–Nov. 20, 2027 (in Fort Defiance, AZ)

Third cohort: July 11, 2027–May 27, 2028
Priority deadline to apply: June 18, 2027

• Online portion: July 11, 2027–Nov. 27, 2027
• Hands-on apprenticeship: Nov. 28, 2027–May 27, 2028 (in Fort Defiance, AZ)

Fourth cohort: Jan. 9, 2028–Nov. 25, 2028
Priority deadline to apply: Dec. 17, 2027

• Online portion: Jan. 9, 2028–May 27, 2028
• Hands-on apprenticeship: May 28, 2028–Nov. 25, 2028 (in Fort Defiance, AZ)

Career Outcomes and Employment Outlook

What a Resident Electrician does

A residential electrician or home electrician is a tradesperson who handles the repair and installation of electrical systems in residential buildings. Their job could include new wiring and lighting installations, panel changes, surge protection, and more. A residential electrician is responsible for installing, repairing, inspecting, and maintaining the electrical systems in residential buildings. Depending on their position and expertise, a residential electrician may also be responsible for overseeing teams of workers and assisting with planning electrical projects.

Career paths and mobility

Becoming a residential electrician typically involves undergoing skill training. After completing your training, you can apply for electrical apprentice opportunities. Upon completing the necessary work hour requirements, you can proceed to become a journeyman and then a master electrician. Specific requirements vary for each state. Please check the required educational hours and hands-on training necessary to become a licensed residential electrician in your state.