Begin an Exciting Career as a Residential Electrician!
In our online Residential Electrician courses, you'll learn the skills and training to take the next step toward a career in the field. Through interactive lessons and simulations, you'll cover essential knowledge for electricians as well as become familiar with essential electrician knowledge, like the National Electrical Code® (NEC).
Sought-After Skills for Today's Jobs
Penn Foster's Residential Electrician Career Diploma program provides you with the real job skills that employers are looking for, giving you a leg up as you start your career.
Study When You Want
Our program is made for the working learner. The program's flexibility allows you to learn at home or on your break through our online, mobile-friendly student portal 24/7.
Support When You Need It
You're guided with enhanced support from Certified Instructors and Student Success Advocates - all working to help you succeed in your training program.
Career at a Glance
What You Will Learn
- How to apply and comply with the NEC.
- How to interpret basic electrical blueprints and technical drawings to follow the required specifications of electrical projects.
- How to identify procedures for evaluating and completing diagnostic testing of electrical components and circuits.
- How to identify and understand common wiring terms and symbols and to use diagrams and plans to connect branch circuits.
Explore Your Opportunity
Career Discovery
Learn about various aspects of the Electrician career, such as day-in-the-life info, typical jobs available, required skills, and more.
Program Outline
Explore the specific skills you'll learn and lessons you'll complete in the Penn Foster program by reading through the syllabus.
Hear from our Alumni
"There is a lot of great learning material, and it's all explained in a way that makes it easy to pick up."
- Noah W., 2025 Residential Electrician Graduate
"I am able to balance my very busy life taking care of a child with special needs, and still do my school work at my pace."
- Yousuf S., 2025 Residential Electrician Graduate
"The course gives in-depth information and is interactive."
- Gavy P., 2025 Residential Electrician Graduate
Your Success is Our Mission
That's why Penn Foster and Guild have partnered to provide you access to the best education possible in your pursuit of beginning a career as a Residential Electrician. With over 125 years of experience and over 3,000 courses, Penn Foster is uniquely positioned to help you set yourself apart as you begin your career journey.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Electricians" Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed October 24, 2025.
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.
