Residential Electrician

Career Diploma Accredited

Residential Electrician Training For Your Employees

Grow your business and create a career path for dedicated employees with Penn Foster’s online Residential Electrician Training Program. Through coursework that can be completed around their schedule, workers can gain the skills and knowledge needed to be successful on the job while developing an understanding of the National Electrical Code.

Prepares workers for entry-level electrician roles.
The online training program includes a web-based virtual simulation that allows learners to complete a number of wiring scenarios, working with real-world, full-home wiring and troubleshooting situations.
Includes wraparound learner support and access to instructors and coaches, ensuring your learners or employees successfully progress through training.

Accredited

Online

Self Paced

electrician on ladder installing lights in home

What Your Learners Will Study

How to interpret basic electrical blueprints and technical drawings to follow the required specifications of electrical projects.
How to select and install various types of conductors, wires, and cables.
How to identify various types of control devices, including hand-operated switches, automatic switches, magnetically controlled devices, and remote-control systems.
The National Electrical Code, ensuring they understand and comply with a variety of regulations when installing, inspecting, and maintaining commercial and residential electrical systems.

Electrician Training Curriculum

48.9 continuing education units (CEUs)
10 courses
24 exams
1 submitted project

Aligned with the National Electrical Code and industry standards, our Residential Electrician Training Program covers essential skills and knowledge to ensure your workers are an asset to your business. Courses include:

Reading Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Blueprints
Working with Residential and Small Commercial Electrical Systems
The National Electrical Code®
Troubleshooting and Electrical Contracting

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