Electrician

U.S. Career Institute’s self-paced, online Electrician School will prepare you for an apprenticeship in as little as 3 months.

U.S. Career Institute’s online Electrician trade school will teach you everything you need to know to be ready to work as an Electrician’s Apprentice. Students will learn the basics of electronics, building skills that will prepare them to service, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment while maintaining the highest safety standards. From customer service skills to hands-on virtual labs, students will learn what’s needed to obtain a position as an Electrician’s Apprentice. Our online Electrician classes prepare graduates to apply basic customer service principles, understand and apply important safety standards, calculate values in resistive circuits, prepare conduits, install raceway systems, interpret construction blueprints and install various residential wiring devices.

• 5-day money-back commitment
• DEAC Accredited
• 100% online, self-paced classes, on your phone or computer
• Complete in 3-4 months, part-time
• One-on-one career coaching and instructor support
• Start learning today - no waiting period!
• A+ BBB Rating, 45 years in distance education, and 97% of students would recommend U.S. Career Institute to a friend.
• The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.

Lead instructor/course expert. Ryan Dreiling is a Master Electrician. He graduated from Colorado State University Global with a Bachelor's Degree in Project Management. He also holds an Associates Degree in Electrical Trades from Red Rocks Community College and is a graduate of Independent Electrical Contractors.

To qualify for enrollment in the Electrician Program, an applicant must:

• Certify that she/he is a high school graduate, holds a state-approved Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) or its equivalent, or has completed college-level coursework; or otherwise demonstrate the ability to perform postsecondary-level coursework (including test evidence).
• Submit a completed enrollment application with the required payment.
• Be at least 16 years of age.

U.S. Career Institute is an open enrollment school: as long as the applicant meets the admissions requirements for minimum education and age, they will be accepted into the school. Students must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Students aged 16 and 17 may be admitted provided their parent or guardian signs the enrollment agreement; students under the age of 16 cannot be admitted. Applicants who do not meet the high school diploma or equivalent requirement are allowed to use test evidence to show they can benefit from the program: the first five grades the student receives serve as the basis for test evidence, and a “C” GPA meets the minimum education requirement. Most professional certification agencies have minimum age requirements (typically 18) to sit for a certification exam.

The Electrician program is 215 clock hours, delivered in 18 lessons with 18 quizzes. Students can complete it in 3-4 months, studying part-time. Classes are 100% online and self-paced, on your phone or computer, with no due dates or deadlines.

The program is designed for guided independent study through distance learning, and is self-paced. Each program is designed to be completed in 12 months or less; the student has 12 months after enrollment to complete the program, and a student who needs more time should follow the leave of absence procedure. The school accepts enrollments 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and upon enrollment students have immediate access to their program online. All quizzes are open book.

U.S. Career Institute is committed to making your Electrician education affordable. Start a new career that you’ll love and find fulfilling without a mountain of debt!

• Option 1, pay in full: $1,239 (save $300); the application charge is waived.
• Option 2, monthly auto payments: $1,539 in total at $79 a month, with a first payment of $79, plus a one-time $29 application charge.

First payment includes $50 down payment and $29 application charge. Application charge is non-refundable.

5-day money-back commitment. After you receive your first lesson, you have 5 full days to decide if our program is the best route for you.

Funding. U.S. Career Institute participates in military education benefit programs and the MyCAA spouse support tuition program; specific questions regarding eligibility should be directed to the Veterans Administration by calling 1-888-GIBILL1. U.S. Career Institute also participates in various employer-paid and Vocational Rehabilitation programs. U.S. Career Institute does not participate in other financial aid programs.

All enrollments are assessed a one-time $29 application charge (2026 catalog price list). Students who wish to purchase textbooks or manuals may do so for an additional charge.

Upon graduation from our program, you will receive your U.S. Career Institute Certificate of Completion attesting to your accomplishment. Since every building has electrical systems that need servicing, there is a huge need for Electricians. Also, the growing field of alternative power generation, such as wind and solar, will require more electricians for installation. U.S. Career Institute's Electrician certificate program prepares you to read blueprints and technical diagrams, inspect electrical components (transformers and circuit breakers), use testing devices to identify electrical problems—while following state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code®.

U.S. Career Institute’s online Electrician training will prepare you to find an Electrician Apprenticeship. An Electrician career is a path to success! This is a career that offers a great work-life balance, solid prospects to learn on the job, get promoted and make more money. The Electrician career outlook couldn’t be brighter!

Beginner-Friendly Lessons. Classes are designed for anyone to easily learn, and are broken up into digestible sections that build as you progress through our program. No due dates or deadlines.

Engaging Curriculum. Reading lessons, supplemental videos, interactive games, flashcards, note taking, read-aloud and disability features, and open note multiple choice quizzes with no time limit.

Student support and coaching. Your tuition includes access to instructors via phone and email, student services, tutoring, resume and job interview support, and one-on-one career coaching (a $400 value).

Learning materials included. Your tuition includes e-books, study guides, supplemental videos, and interactive exercises. Hard copy books are also available for under $50. Everything is included - no hidden fees after enrollment.

Grading and graduation. To graduate, students must submit all quizzes, attain a final average of 70% or higher, have a signed enrollment agreement on file and have paid tuition in full; U.S. Career Institute then releases the Certificate of Completion. Students with a grade point average of 93 or higher are awarded a seat on the Dean’s List.

Graduate support. U.S. Career Institute provides continuing employment instruction and advice, including training in job-search techniques, résumé and letter writing, interviewing and presentation skills, available to all graduates whenever they request it. The school cannot promise or guarantee employment and does not provide job placement services.