Independent Electrical Contractors
Training Advantage
The IEC Training Advantage teaches electricians not only know how to perform the duties of their chosen profession but why the work is necessary. IEC provides you a Training Advantage in your electrical and continuing education training.
The IEC’s comprehensive training programs and resources outlined below cater to diverse aspects of the electrical industry, ensuring members are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for excellence. To delve deeper into these programs, please contact your local IEC chapter for more information and enrollment details.
Certified Professional Electrician (CPE)
Obtaining an IEC Certified Professional Electrician (CPE) designation demonstrates a deep understanding and appreciation for the electrical industry.
Graduates of the four-year IEC Apprentice Training Program or DOL journeymen who work for an IEC contractor are eligible to earn the distinction of being an IEC CPE. Individuals who hold this prestigious title will be highly sought after by numerous employers that are seeking skilled electricians.
*The IEC Certified Professional Electrician Credential does not replace any state licenses.
Current IEC Certified Professional Electricians
The following individuals have demonstrated their superior skill and knowledge, have passed the CPE exam, and have earned the right to be called IEC Certified Professional Electricians!
Dante Abbo (2019) King’s Electric Services IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Jacob Fenske (2023) Bible Electric Inc. IEC Southern Colorado Chapter | Andrew Monson (2019) King’s Electric Services IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Chase Stuhldreher (2023) Ridgeline Electric IEC Fort Worth / Tarrant County |
Russell Anderson (2018) Wuest Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Jacob Gray (2017) Denier Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati | James Moreno (2020) Henderson Electric Company, Inc. IEC Atlanta | Jamie Sweet (2015) Fox Electric IEC of Dallas |
Daniel Alig (2023) Glanz Electrical Contracting, Inc. IEC Rocky Mountain | Jacob Green (2023) Tutor Electrical Service IEC Fort Worth / Tarrant County | Joshua W. Pogue (2021) Central Electric Ent. & Co. IEC San Antonio | Jeremy Thompson (2014) ICS Electrical Services IEC of Greater Cincinnati |
Erik Bradenburg (2018) Golka Electric IEC of Arizona | Joe Haegele (2014) Craftsman IEC Greater Cincinnati | Dylan Prescott (2018) JBI IEC Fort Worth/Tarrant County | Linh Truong (2019) Walker Engineering Inc. IEC of Dallas |
Scott Boone (2023) Kauffman Electrical Solutions IEC Rocky Mountain | Aaron Hamburg (2018) JBeischel Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Matias Recoba (2019) Spec Group, LLC IEC Atlanta | David Watkins (2014) Lee Stultz Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati |
Frank Carter (2019) Synergy Electrical Central Ohio AEC-IEC | Michael Hampton (2014) Ohio Valley Electrical Services IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Zach Roll (2016) TMI IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Cameron Whitaker (2019) Libra Electric Company IEC-OKC |
Michael Curtis (2019) Integrity Electric IEC Rocky Mountain Chapter | Chaz Hooley (2019) Rite Way Electric IEC of Oregon | Scot Russell (2017) Stapleton Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Cameron Whitaker (2019) Libra Electric Company IEC-OKC |
Matt Deininger (2018) King’s Electric Services IEC of Greater Cincinnati | Kade Krahenbuhl (2018) American Electric IEC of Utah | Christopher Sanning (2019) Vinson-McDonald, Inc. IEC Atlanta | Bill Witty (2016) Milestone Electric IEC of Dallas |
Matt Doth (2017) Biz Com Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati 2017 Apprentice of the Year Competition Winner | Kade Krahenbuhl (2018) American Electric IEC of Utah | Josh Schmidt (2015) Queen City Electric IEC of Greater Cincinnati | |
Jacob Fondreist (2018) IEC of Dayton | Micah Martinez (2023) HEI, Inc. Northern New Mexico IEC | Burghelea Sterian (2019) ASK-KAY Electrical Contractors, Inc. IEC Atlanta |
*Check with your local chapter for availability.
Electrical & Systems Training Series (ESTS)
The Electrical and Systems Training Series (ESTS) consists of courses designed for non-apprentice electricians and serves as a source of refresher courses for experienced electricians. Various educational levels are offered for each 40-hour course, and an individual does not have to complete every ESTS course offering. Prerequisites may be required for some ESTS courses in order to complete a module.
Based on NFPA 72-2022 (Sixth Edition)
The Fire Alarm 1 Course is based on the NFPA-72-2022 and is intended for qualified journeyman electricians and apprentices. The 2022 edition includes a complete redesign from earlier editions, an easily navigable index, an expanded table of contents including the title and objectives of each lesson, worksheets added to the CMS template, and a list of materials needed to conduct labs available upon request. Completion of this course prepares electricians to sit for the NICET exam.
The course is available and can be purchased on the IEC Bookstore. Please contact the chapter directly for details.
This course is the first of a two-part series covering the aspects of electrical theory needed by electricians and systems technicians. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
This course is the second of a two-part series covering the aspects of electrical theory needed by electricians and systems technicians. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
This course is the first of a two-part series covering electrical motor control theory, components and systems, control logic, field applications, and troubleshooting. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
This course is the second of a two-part series covering electrical motor control theory, components and systems, control logic, field applications, and troubleshooting. Each course consists of 10 four-hour lessons.
This 48-hour course is intended to provide qualified journeyman electricians and apprentices with the knowledge necessary to work on fire alarm systems. Versions based on NFPA 72(R) 2019 and NFPA 72(R) 2022 are available. Completion of this course prepares students to sit for the NICET exam.
This course will address the number one issue contractors and chapters are experiencing with young electrical apprentices today – teaching them how to work effectively and efficiently on-the-job with coworkers, managers, and clients by strengthening their social, communication, and interpersonal skills. This course includes different case studies, animations and supplemental materials.
*Check with your local chapter for availability.
Professional Electricians Program (PEP)
The Professional Electricians Program (PEP) consists of nine of the 15 proposed ESTS courses. PEP is an ideal choice for those who have an abundant amount of electrical experience but lack formal in-class training. With PEP, IEC aims to provide an alternative path for those with electrical experience to gain classroom knowledge without having to complete the entire four-year Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Each of the PEP courses will be accompanied by an accelerated textbook and taught by an industry expert. The pace of these courses will be much faster than that of the IEC Apprentice Program based on the experience of the students.
Currently, the approved PEP courses are:
- Electrical Theory Levels 100 and 200 (TH100 and 200)
- Electrical Code Levels 100, 200, and 300 (CD100, CD200 and CD300)
- Motor Control Level 100 and 200 (MC100 and MC200)
- Blueprint Level 100 (BP100)
- Leadership Level 100 (LD100)
*Check with your local chapter for availability.
New Worker Program
IEC’s New Worker program consists of 16 modules and is intended to prepare an apprentice for his or her first day on the job site. It is designed as a precursor—but it is not a prerequisite—to IEC’s four-year apprentice program.
Each module ranges from two to three hours in length and is focused on interactive learning. Module lessons include a short lecture accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, and group and hands-on activities. The program is delivered digitally via IEC’s Content Management System (CMS) and students will receive a completion certificate for each module.
IEC’s New Worker Modules* include:
- Orientation and Introduction into your Electrical Career
- Tool Safety
- Hand Tools Identification and Usage
- Material ID – Boxes and Enclosures Identification and Installation
- Safety – Lift Awareness and Fall Safety
- Devices Identification and Installation
- Material Identification – Fittings and Conduit ID
- Material Identification – Fasteners, Supports and Fittings Identification
- Safety – PPE Power Tools Identification and Usage
- Power Tools Identification and Usage
- Wire Prep, Identification and Installation
- Measuring Tools
- Introduction to Conduit Bending
- Basic Electrical Safety
- Ladder Safety
- Soft Skills
*Check with your local chapter for availability.
Foundations of Project Management for the Electrical Trade
This course provides live, in-person training presented in six sessions over three consecutive days. Each session covers the four major divisions of the Project Life Cycle including Project Acquisition and Initiation, Project Planning, Project Execution and Project Completion and Close-out, with the objective of identifying hard and soft skills necessary to effectively manage projects, assess/evaluate current skill set to determine strengths and weaknesses and provide resources and activities that will challenge participants as they develop/improve necessary skills.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EV)
The Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (EVCS) Course includes an introduction to the basics of electric vehicle charging, proper selection, site review, interconnected load capabilities, wireless power electric vehicle transfer stations (WPEVTS), installation, network and control, operation and maintenance, and a proficiency test.
Limited Energy
The electrical industry covers a wide range of electrical and communications systems, as well as a vast variance in voltages.
- Intro to Limited Energy Systems
This course focuses on the limited energy systems that are installed, serviced, and maintained by the limited energy technician. - Structured Cabling
This course focuses on leadership skills, estimating and project planning, and structured cabling systems. - Video Surveillance Systems
This course focuses on video surveillance systems, their components, and installation methods.
IEC Books & Resources
- Guides to NEC Code Changes
IEC offers guides to NEC code changes, highlighting the major code changes affecting electricians. The books include hundreds of photos, illustrations, and easy-to-understand analysis of the changes. - Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Book
Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Manual is intended to establish the foundation every electrician needs and build on that foundation until the student has all the information needed to become an electrical apprentice or electrician trainee.
This book was designed for electricians. The structure of this book is intended to be user friendly, and the tone is designed to be down-to-earth with regard to factoring in the real world of working in the electrical industry.