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Online Electrician
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Electrician School
Electrician School

U.S. Career Institute’s Online Electrician School offers 100% online classes that allow you to study any time, any place, on Your phone.

The goal of this program is to learn skills that will prepare you to obtain an Electrician Apprenticeship.

The career of an Electrician is loaded with opportunity! Since almost every building has electricity, there is a huge need for Electricians to install, replace and maintain these power systems. Also, the growing field of alternative power generation, such as wind and solar, will require more electricians for installation. The main focus for Electricians is to install, repair and maintain electrical power, lighting, communications and control systems in businesses, homes and factories. Our online electrician trade classes begins with the basics of communication, bidding, records and ethics. Then moves on to the career focused subjects of safety for Electricians, electrical circuits, the National Electric Code® and much more.

  • Our Electrician class online is designed to prepare you to obtain an Electrician Apprenticeship.
  • Electrician jobs are projected to increase 6% by 2032** according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • Electrician apprentice salary – up to $38,470 per year!*
  • U.S. Career Institute is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
  • U.S. Career Institute is proud to provide our Career Coach Program which gives you one-on-one access to a Career Advisor.






U.S. Career Institute School Benefits

Affordable monthly paymentAffordable

$79 monthly payments, 5 day risk-free preview and 100% money back commitment.

USCI On-Demand Learning On-demand Learning

100% online and self-paced. No set class schedules so you set the pace and study when you can 24/7.

Mobile Friendly Learning Materials Mobile-Friendly

Custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal.

USCI has custom learning materials Real-world Skills

Focus on real-world skills that will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need for employment and to prepare for industry certifications.

USCI all-inclusive program All-inclusive Program

Your tuition includes access to instructors, learning materials and career support.

USCI all-inclusive program Proven Reputation

A+ BBB Rating, 40 Years in Business, 4.8 out of 5 TrustScore, DEAC Accredited, 97% of students would recommend us to a friend.

What you will lear during your Electrician classes

What You'll Learn During Your Online Classes

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 prepares 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.

Our online program covers many topics including:

  • Bidding, Finances and Records Management
  • Communication and Customer Service
  • Safety for Electricians, Ethics and Legal Topics
  • Electrical Theory and Introduction to Electrical Circuits
  • Introduction to the National Electric Code®
  • Conductors and Cables, Wireways, Raceways and Fittings
  • Electrical Construction Documents—site, floor and power riser plans
  • Residential Wiring for appliances, HVACR systems and lighting
  • Electrical Test Equipment and Troubleshooting

For the full Electrician course outline, goals, and outcomes, please visit our Course Outline page. Electrician Outline


Career Outlook and Course That Fits Your Life

Earnings

$38,470*

Number of Jobs

762,600*

Job Growth by 2032

6%**

Our Electrician classes online will teach you everything you need to know to be ready to work as an Electrician’s apprentice. And our self-paced online training means you can study anytime, anywhere. With this online Electrician training school, there are no in-person classes to attend and no schedules to keep. U.S. Career Institute’s online Electrician training program has been designed to prepare graduates to be knowledgeable and well prepared to find an Electrician apprenticeship.

For full career outlook and certification information please visit our career and certification page.

Electrician Course That Fits Your Life


USCI Student Testimonial Quote

“Breaks everything down in understandable but detailed sections. Gives great study sources. Absolutely LOVE!”

C. Gibbs


Online Electrician Tuition and Financing

Program Tuition and Financing

Our goal, at U.S. Career Institute, is to ensure our Electrician program is both flexible and affordable. This is why we offer low, monthly payment options for every student. We are committed to providing you with a high-quality education at an affordable price. Make an investment in yourself today!

For more information, please visit our Tuition and Financing page.

Electrician FAQ's

Q. How can I become an Electrician?
A. Typically a High School diploma or equivalent is required, formal training through an accredited institution can also be helpful. After completing a recognized program, most electricians learn their trade in a 4 or 5 year apprenticeship program. Each year, apprentices get 1000’s of hours of paid training and technical instruction. This program is intended to give you foundational electrician knowledge to help you when you find your apprenticeship position.
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Q. Do you find an apprenticeship for me?
A. USCI will not find an apprenticeship for you, it is your responsibility to look for this opportunity upon completing our program. USCI does offer graduate support through our Career Coach program which is designed to give you the tools you need to market yourself including cover letter, resume, interview skills and job search techniques.
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Q. What does an Electrician do?
A. The main focus for Electricians is to install, repair and maintain electrical power, lighting, communications and control systems in businesses, homes and factories.
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Q. Do I need to get Certified as an Electrician?
A. Most states will require electricians to pass a certification test and be licensed. These requirements will vary by state. You can contact your local or state electrical licensing board for more information. Many requirements will be found on the National Electrical Contractors Association’s website.
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Q. Does this online Electrician trade school meet my state requirements?
A. Most states require apprenticeship hours and experience before being licensed. This course serves as the first step in your path to becoming an electrician by teaching you the foundational electrician knowledge that will help you when you find your Electrician Apprenticeship position.
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Q. What is the salary for an Electrician Apprentice?
A. According to Indeed.com, Electrician Apprentices have a median salary of $38,470 per year*.
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Q. How much does this Electrician apprentice course cost?
A. Tuition for this program is $1239 total when you pay in full. Payment plans are also available.
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Q. Is this Electrician Program accredited?
A. U.S. Career Institute is Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.
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Q. Where Can I Work as an Electrician Apprentice?
A. Apprentices work alongside electricians. Demand for Electricians can be found in homes, factories, businesses and construction sites.
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Q. What skills will I learn in this Electrician program?
A. Skills covered in the online Electrician training program include basic customer service principles, understanding and applying important safety standards, trouble shooting, calculating values in resistive circuits, preparing conduits, installing raceway systems, interpreting construction blueprints and installing various residential wiring devices.
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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet at Construction and Extraction/Electricians (visited April 25, 2024). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the internet at Construction and Extraction/Electricians Job Outlook (visited April 25, 2024).