2026 Colorado Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Study Package Includes Instructor Led NEC Course (Based on the 2026 NEC)

Prepare for the Colorado Journeyman Electrician examination with a comprehensive study package built around the 2026 National Electrical Code, electrical calculations, code navigation, trade knowledge, and simulated exam practice. The 2026 Colorado Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Study Package brings together printed study resources and instructor-led online training to give electricians an organized way to prepare for Colorado's statewide Journeyman Electrician licensing examination.

This package includes the 2026 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NEC tabs, electrical flash cards, a Master Study Guide, a Calculations Study Guide, and an online instructor-led NEC course. The online course also includes simulated practice exams, an NEC overview, and live and recorded instructional videos.

Colorado's examination program now aligns especially well with this package. Effective August 1, 2026, Colorado's electrical licensing examinations are based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. That means the NEC edition included with this package matches the current code edition used for the Colorado Journeyman Electrician examination.

Studying for a journeyman electrical exam requires more than memorizing isolated rules. Candidates need to understand electrical concepts, work through calculations, recognize the subject of a question, and know where applicable information is located in the NEC. This package gives you multiple ways to develop those skills through instructor-led education, printed study materials, code-navigation practice, flash cards, and simulated examinations.

Exam Details

The Colorado Journeyman Electrician licensing program is administered by the Colorado State Electrical Board through the Division of Professions and Occupations. PSI Services administers the state's electrical licensing examinations.

Effective August 1, 2026, the Colorado Journeyman Electrician examination is based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. The current Journeyman Electrician examination contains 90 scored questions with 240 minutes allowed for the scored portion of the examination.

Candidates must correctly answer 63 of the 90 scored questions, equivalent to 70%, to meet the published passing standard. The examination can also contain up to 10 non-scored questions, with an additional 30 minutes provided for those questions. Non-scored questions are used for examination development and do not count toward the candidate's final score.

The current examination content includes 11 General Electrical Knowledge questions, 9 Services, Feeders and Branch Circuits questions, 14 Grounding and Bonding questions, 6 Overcurrent Protection questions, 8 Conductors and Cables questions, 5 Raceways and Boxes questions, 5 Special Occupancies questions, 6 Special Equipment questions, 5 Electrical Devices questions, 6 Motors questions, 4 Transformers questions, 2 Photovoltaics questions, and 9 Electrical Calculations questions.

This broad content outline is one reason a complete study approach is valuable. Preparation should include general trade knowledge, NEC navigation, grounding and bonding, services, conductors, motors, transformers, photovoltaics, special installations, and electrical calculations rather than focusing on a single subject.

Closed Book Test

The Colorado Journeyman Electrician examination is administered as a closed-book test in the sense that candidates do not bring their own NEC or personal reference books into the examination room. For examinations effective August 1, 2026, the testing center provides the 2026 National Electrical Code book and a formula page for use during the examination.

Candidates may not write in, highlight, underline, or index the references provided at the testing center, and other reference materials are not permitted. This makes preparation with the NEC especially important because you need to become comfortable with code organization before arriving at the testing center.

The NEC tabs included with this package are designed for your personal 2026 NEC during study. Although your personal tabbed NEC is not the reference you will use inside the Colorado examination room, practicing with tabs can help you learn how the code is organized and develop a mental map of major subjects.

When studying, avoid simply using tabs to jump directly to an answer. Start by identifying the electrical subject being tested, determine the likely NEC chapter or article, and then navigate to the applicable requirement. Repeated practice can make it easier to work with the testing-center copy of the NEC when your own customized book is not available.

Licensing Steps

1. Review Colorado Journeyman Electrician qualifications. Determine whether your apprenticeship, practical electrical experience, commercial or industrial experience, and required training satisfy the State Electrical Board's licensing standards.
2. Document your qualifying experience. Gather the employment, apprenticeship, training, and experience documentation needed to demonstrate that you meet Colorado's Journeyman Electrician requirements.
3. Complete the required electrical training. Colorado requires qualifying Journeyman Electrician applicants to complete applicable training in safety, the National Electrical Code and its applications, and other training required by the State Electrical Board.
4. Prepare for the licensing examination. Build a structured study schedule covering NEC navigation, general electrical knowledge, calculations, grounding and bonding, services and feeders, motors, transformers, raceways, conductors, special occupancies, special equipment, photovoltaics, and other tested subjects.
5. Register and schedule the examination through PSI. Colorado contracts with PSI Services to administer the Journeyman Electrician examination.
6. Take the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam. Follow current PSI identification, security, testing-center, and reference-material requirements on examination day.
7. Meet the examination passing standard. The current Journeyman Electrician examination requires 63 correct answers out of 90 scored questions.
8. Apply for licensure through the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations. Passing the examination is one component of the licensing process. Applicants must still demonstrate that they satisfy Colorado's qualifications for issuance of the license.

State Requirements

Colorado requires a Journeyman Electrician applicant to provide evidence of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship or qualifying practical electrical experience accumulated over a period of at least four years.

Within that experience, Colorado requires at least 2,000 hours over at least two years to involve commercial, industrial, or substantially similar electrical work. This requirement helps ensure that a Journeyman Electrician applicant has experience beyond a limited range of residential electrical installations.

Colorado also requires at least 288 hours of qualifying training in safety, the National Electrical Code and its applications, and other training required by the State Electrical Board. Current Colorado law allows this training to be completed during the last eight years of the applicant's qualifying training, apprenticeship, or practical electrical experience.

Academic, military, photovoltaic installation, and other qualifying electrical training or experience can be addressed under Colorado's applicable licensing rules and statutory provisions. Applicants should submit the documentation required for the particular experience pathway they are using.

Colorado also has continuing education requirements after licensure. Active Journeyman Electricians generally must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during each three-year license period. Colorado provides an exception for the first renewal of a license when the applicant successfully completed a licensing examination as a condition of initial issuance.

Exam preparation and licensing eligibility are separate responsibilities. This package provides electrical education, code-navigation practice, calculations review, instructor-led NEC preparation, and simulated exams. It does not replace the apprenticeship, work-experience, training, examination, application, or licensing requirements established by Colorado.

Reference Books

• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2026 Edition
  Included Book: The 2026 NEC is included with this study package and serves as the primary code reference for the instructor-led NEC course, study guides, navigation practice, and simulated exams. Effective August 1, 2026, Colorado's Journeyman Electrician examination is also based on the 2026 NEC.

The Colorado testing center provides the 2026 NEC and formula page used during the actual examination. The included personal copy gives you an opportunity to become familiar with the same NEC edition throughout your preparation before working with the testing-center reference on exam day.

Test Information and Study Materials

The Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam covers multiple electrical knowledge areas, so your study schedule should reflect the complete examination outline. Use the different resources in this package together rather than studying each one in isolation.

Spend substantial time on grounding and bonding. With 14 scored questions in the current content outline, grounding and bonding represents the largest individual examination category. Practice finding grounding and bonding requirements and understanding how they apply to electrical installations.

Review general electrical knowledge. General Electrical Knowledge accounts for 11 scored questions. Electrical theory and practical trade knowledge provide a foundation for interpreting code requirements and solving electrical problems.

Practice services, feeders, and branch circuits. This category contains 9 scored questions. Become comfortable navigating service and feeder requirements and identifying requirements that apply to branch circuits.

Build calculation skills. Electrical Calculations accounts for 9 scored questions. The included Calculations Study Guide provides focused practice in an area where familiarity with formulas, procedures, and NEC requirements is important.

Review conductors and cables. The current examination includes 8 scored questions in this category. Use the NEC while studying so that conductor requirements become part of your code-navigation routine.

Study overcurrent protection, raceways, equipment, and devices. These subjects appear throughout electrical work and the Colorado examination. Practice connecting the practical electrical concept with the applicable NEC requirements.

Do not skip motors and transformers. The current exam includes 6 questions involving motors and 4 involving transformers. Review both code requirements and related calculation concepts.

Review special occupancies and special equipment. Journeyman-level electrical work can involve installations that require rules beyond general wiring requirements. Becoming familiar with where these subjects are located in the NEC can save valuable time during the examination.

Include photovoltaics in your preparation. Photovoltaics is part of the current Colorado Journeyman Electrician content outline. Even though it represents a smaller portion of the test, it should still be part of a complete preparation plan.

Begin your preparation with the NEC overview included in the course. Understanding how the NEC is organized makes individual code searches more purposeful. Follow the overview with regular navigation exercises using the included 2026 NEC and tabs.

Use the Master Study Guide to create structure. Instead of randomly studying subjects, work through an organized plan and track areas where additional review is needed.

Use the Calculations Study Guide for active problem solving. Work through calculations carefully, identify why each step is necessary, and repeat problem types that initially cause difficulty.

Electrical flash cards can supplement longer study sessions. Use them to reinforce knowledge when you only have a short period available for review.

The live and recorded instructor-led videos add guided instruction to your preparation. Recorded lessons can be revisited whenever a subject needs additional attention, while live instruction provides another way to engage with NEC material.

Finally, use the simulated practice exams to measure your progress. Review every missed question and determine whether the problem resulted from a code-navigation issue, calculation mistake, terminology gap, or misunderstanding of the electrical concept. Then return to the appropriate study resource and reinforce that area.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep gives Colorado electricians a structured way to prepare for the Journeyman Electrician examination while studying the same 2026 NEC edition now referenced by the state examination.

The included NEC and tabs support repeated code-navigation practice. The Master Study Guide helps organize your review, while the Calculations Study Guide gives you dedicated material for strengthening electrical problem-solving skills. Flash cards provide convenient reinforcement between longer study sessions.

The online course adds an instructor-led element through the NEC overview and live and recorded videos. Rather than relying entirely on independent reading, you can combine guided instruction with hands-on NEC practice and written study materials.

Simulated practice exams help bring those resources together. Practice testing gives you an opportunity to work through questions, identify weaker subjects, and direct future study toward the areas where additional preparation is needed.

1 Exam Prep focuses on organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, NEC navigation, electrical calculations, and confidence-building repetition. The goal is to help you develop a consistent preparation routine and become more comfortable working with the knowledge areas covered by the Colorado Journeyman Electrician examination.

FAQ Section

What is included in the 2026 Colorado Journeyman Electrician Exam Prep Study Package?

The package includes the 2026 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NEC tabs, electrical flash cards, a Master Study Guide, a Calculations Study Guide, an instructor-led online NEC course, simulated practice exams, an NEC overview, and live and recorded videos.

What NEC edition is used for the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

Effective August 1, 2026, Colorado's electrical licensing examinations are based on the 2026 National Electrical Code. The 2026 NEC is also included with this study package.

How many questions are on the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

The current examination contains 90 scored questions. It can also contain up to 10 additional non-scored questions used for examination development.

How much time is allowed for the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

Candidates receive 240 minutes for the 90 scored questions. When non-scored questions are included, up to an additional 30 minutes is provided.

What score is required to pass the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

The current passing standard is 70%, which means candidates must correctly answer 63 of the 90 scored questions.

Can I bring my own NEC into the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

No. The testing center provides the 2026 National Electrical Code and formula page used during the examination. Candidates may not use their own NEC or other personal reference materials in the examination room.

Are NEC tabs included with this package?

Yes. NEC tabs are included for organizing your personal 2026 NEC and developing code-navigation skills during study.

Does the package include electrical calculations preparation?

Yes. The package includes a dedicated Calculations Study Guide in addition to simulated practice exams and instructor-led NEC study resources.

Does the online course include simulated practice exams?

Yes. Simulated practice exams are included to help students apply electrical knowledge, practice problem solving, and identify subjects that need additional review.

Are live and recorded NEC videos included?

Yes. The online course includes both live and recorded instructor-led videos along with an NEC overview.

How much experience is required for a Colorado Journeyman Electrician license?

Colorado requires 8,000 hours of qualifying apprenticeship or practical electrical experience accumulated over a period of at least four years. Current requirements also include at least 2,000 hours over at least two years in commercial, industrial, or substantially similar work.

Does Colorado require classroom or electrical training for Journeyman Electrician applicants?

Yes. Colorado requires at least 288 hours of qualifying training covering safety, the National Electrical Code and its applications, and other training required by the State Electrical Board. Current law allows the required training to be completed within the last eight years of qualifying training, apprenticeship, or practical experience.

Who administers the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

The Colorado State Electrical Board regulates the licensing program, and PSI Services administers the Colorado electrical licensing examinations.

Does purchasing this package automatically qualify me for a Colorado Journeyman Electrician license?

No. This package is for education and exam preparation. Applicants must independently satisfy Colorado's qualifying experience, training, examination, application, and licensing requirements.

Does this course guarantee that I will pass the Colorado Journeyman Electrician exam?

No exam-preparation program can guarantee a passing result. This package provides organized study guidance, 2026 NEC instruction, electrical calculations review, code-navigation practice, flash cards, study guides, and simulated exams to support your preparation.