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Become a Certified Electrical Trainee in California

Earn your California Electrician Trainee card entirely online with state-approved training that fits your schedule — anytime, anywhere.

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At a Glance

Everything you need to start your electrical career — all in one program.

DIR Approved! Apply for your ET card upon enrollment

Open Enrollment Start whenever you're ready

Online / Self-Study Learn from anywhere, at your own pace

Online Labs! Hands-on lab training available online

Flexible Timeline Graduate in 10 months or 2.5 years

Payment Plans Flexible payment options available

Bilingual Courses in English and Spanish

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How to Apply

Simple steps to get your California Electrician Trainee card.

  1. 1 Create your account
  2. 2 Complete the application form
  3. 3 Pay the $75 application fee
  4. 4 Pass the Pre-Assessment (min. 75% score)
  5. 5 Receive your confirmation email once approved
  6. 6 Pay for your first training quarter
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What Students Say

Real stories from graduates who built their electrical careers with us.

I am the electrical supervisor at Glidewell Laboratories. Since graduating I got my C-10 license and I also work for a company that designs and builds laboratories. I love what I do and I have learned...
Read more that starting a solid career in electrical is only possible with a solid foundation and I found that at California Electrical Training. I was set up for success with skills that I was able to transfer into the field. Remember, you earn what you learn and the first 4 years of your electrical career is an opportunity to learn. I am grateful for what I learned in my time at CET.
En la escuela para mi fue una experiencia unica aprendi mucho ahora mismo estoy en un nivel mas alto en la compañia para la que trabajo. Mi experiencia en la escuela fue de mucho valor para mi y sigo...
Read more adelante hasta lograr mi objetivo. Gracias a ustedes maestros por su empeño en enseñar y tambien al maestro Pedro Rodriguez quien fue nuestro maestro por su paciencia y dedicatoria al enseñarnos la Electricidad. Muchas gracias a toda la escuela en general, aprendí mucho y sigo adelante aprendiendo más cada día.
My career in the electrical trade has increased greatly since my time spent attending CET. During my time enrolled at CET, I was working for an Industrial Electric company. I now work for a local util...
Read more ity company as an electrical technician. CET provided great education to get me started learning the trade and I would highly recommend the program to anyone newly interested.
This school prepared me with the trade knowledge before actually landing a job. They teach you the basics and the schooling format is perfect if you're looking to work and go to school at your own pac...
Read more e. Going to CET prepared me with the fundamentals of the trade. Once I was 2-3 years in I got hired to a larger electrical contractor, expanding my scope from light industrial to commercial work and now Solar. If you're a person who learns by being hands-on, you're on the right track with CET. Thanks.
Excelente escuela, aprendimos mucho en los laboratorios de la escuela y los salarios son competitivos dependiendo de la empresa que contrata a un electricista.
Making the decision to invest in studying opened doors in my career as an electrician. Every day you learn something new but you specialize better when you get academic knowledge. To do well — invest...
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