Which Online Electrician CE Provider Is Actually Worth It in 2026?
We compared five online CE providers for licensed electricians on listed price, state reporting, course format, and coverage. Here's the breakdown.
The Comparison
Side by side
Every January, inboxes fill up with the same email from a dozen different companies: Don’t let your license lapse, renew now! Every March, half of them are running 20% off promotions. By April, the ones that didn’t run promotions are quietly raising prices.
This comparison sorts out the five online providers Texas electricians ask us about most, using information anyone can check.
How we compared the providers
We did not take each course. We compared what each provider publishes, plus what TDLR publishes about them:
- Listed price for a standard 4-hour electrician CE course, as of the date at the bottom of the table
- State reporting: what TDLR requires, and what each provider says about how fast it reports
- Course format: modules, quizzes, whether a passing score is required, as described by the provider
- Coverage: which states and trades the provider is approved for
- Fit: who each provider is best suited to, based on the above
One thing to know before the table: in Texas, reporting CE hours to TDLR is the provider’s job, not yours. TDLR says so directly on its electrician CE page. Every TDLR-approved provider on this list should be reporting your hours. The differences are in speed and price, not in whether you have to upload anything.
The headline numbers
Where to Get Your Electrical CE Hours
| Provider | Price | State Reporting | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
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Editor's Pick
AATCE | $24.99 | ✓ Provider reports | Our pick. Built by working Texas tradespeople, not a national CE corporation. 4-hour Texas course that works on a phone, no passing score required, reported to TDLR for you. |
| $49.00 | ✓ Provider reports | Long-established name in electrical code training. Deeper code-interpretation content at a higher price. | |
| $29.95 | ✓ Provider reports | Multi-state catalog. Worth a look if you hold licenses in several states. | |
| $19.99 | ✓ Provider reports | Lowest listed price in this comparison. | |
| $29.99 | ✓ Provider reports | Mobile-friendly platform. |
That table is the short version. Here’s the long version.
AATCE: $24.99 (Our pick)
AATCE is our pick for Texas electricians. Here’s why.
It’s built by working Texas tradespeople, not a national CE corporation. Mike Holt is a brand. 360training is a national compliance-training company. JADE is a multi-state platform. AATCE only sells Texas courses, and its catalog is built around TDLR’s requirements.
On price: $24.99 for the 4-hour course, $5 above the lowest listed price in this comparison (360training at $19.99).
On reporting: AATCE says it reports completions to TDLR automatically, the day you finish. Remember that every approved provider is responsible for reporting; AATCE’s advantage is the stated speed.
On course format: The course is split into the three subjects TDLR requires for electricians: NEC, Texas law and rules, and NFPA 70E safety. It uses quizzes along the way, and AATCE states that no passing score is required. It runs on a phone, tablet, or desktop.
Strengths:
- Built by working Texas tradespeople, not a national CE corporation
- $24.99, among the lowest prices in the comparison
- Same-day reporting to TDLR, per AATCE
- No passing score required, per AATCE
- Works on a phone
Weaknesses:
- Texas only. Multi-state license holders need a different provider for their other licenses.
- No multi-license bundle discounts (because they only sell Texas).
Best for: Texas-licensed electricians. If you hold a Texas license, this is the provider we’d pick first. Their Texas electrical course is here.
Mike Holt Enterprises: $49.00
Mike Holt is a long-established name in electrical code training. His NEC reference materials are familiar to a lot of master electricians, and the courses lean into deeper code interpretation. The catch is the price, roughly 2x AATCE.
Strengths:
- Deeper code-interpretation content
- Multi-state license coverage
Weaknesses:
- $49 vs. $24.99 elsewhere
Best for: Electricians who want CE that doubles as serious code study.
JADE Learning: $29.95
JADE is the multi-state generalist, with approved courses in a large number of states and bundled multi-license packages.
Strengths:
- Broad multi-state coverage
- Bundled multi-license packages
Weaknesses:
- Not Texas-specific
Best for: Electricians licensed in two or more states.
360training: $19.99
The lowest listed price in the comparison. 360training is a large national compliance-training company with state-approved courses across many trades. Check the course’s approval for your specific license before buying.
Strengths:
- Lowest listed price
- Frequent sale promotions
Weaknesses:
- National catalog, not built around Texas requirements
Best for: Electricians for whom price is the only factor.
RocketCert: $29.99
RocketCert is a newer, mobile-focused entrant.
Strengths:
- Mobile-friendly platform
Weaknesses:
- Smaller catalog than JADE
- Above-median price in this comparison
Best for: Electricians who want a mobile-first platform and are willing to pay a little more.
The bottom line
If you hold a Texas electrician license, our pick is AATCE. It’s priced near the bottom of the market, it’s built around Texas requirements by Texas tradespeople, and it says it reports to TDLR the same day. Their Texas electrical course is here.
If AATCE doesn’t fit your situation:
Licensed in multiple states: JADE Learning, for the multi-state catalog and bundles.
Want deeper code-interpretation material: Mike Holt, at roughly double the price. Worth it if you’re using CE as actual study, not just compliance.
Price is the only thing that matters: 360training has the lowest listed price.
Whichever you pick, finish a few weeks before your deadline and confirm your hours in TDLR’s CE Course Look Up once the course is done. If they don’t appear, contact the provider first.
— Cal
Where to Get Your Electrical CE Hours
| Provider | Price | State Reporting | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Editor's Pick
AATCE | $24.99 | ✓ Provider reports | Our pick. Built by working Texas tradespeople, not a national CE corporation. 4-hour Texas course that works on a phone, no passing score required, reported to TDLR for you. |
| $49.00 | ✓ Provider reports | Long-established name in electrical code training. Deeper code-interpretation content at a higher price. | |
| $29.95 | ✓ Provider reports | Multi-state catalog. Worth a look if you hold licenses in several states. | |
| $19.99 | ✓ Provider reports | Lowest listed price in this comparison. | |
| $29.99 | ✓ Provider reports | Mobile-friendly platform. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest electrician CE provider in 2026? +
Of the providers we compared, 360training had the lowest listed price at $19.99 for a 4-hour electrical CE course. AATCE was next at $24.99. Prices change often and sales are common, so check the provider's page before you buy.
Which CE providers report completions to Texas TDLR? +
All of them should. TDLR says reporting continuing education hours is the responsibility of the CE provider, not the licensee. What differs is speed: AATCE says it reports the day you finish, and other providers state their own timelines. If your hours don't show up in TDLR's CE Course Look Up, contact the provider first, then TDLR.
Are online CE courses accepted for license renewal? +
Generally yes, as long as the specific course is approved by your state licensing board. In Texas, check the course in TDLR's CE Course Look Up before you buy. Approval numbers should also be displayed on the provider's site.