Education Policies

Class Transfers & Cancellations

Need to switch or cancel a class? No problem! Just make sure to contact us at least 48 hours before the class begins.

  • Classroom classes: $25 fee
  • Online classes: $10 fee
  • No-shows are not eligible for refunds.

Attendance Policy (Classroom)

To earn Continuing Education (CE) credit from the MN Department of Labor & Industry (DLI), you must attend the entire class.

  • Leaving early means no credit—no exceptions.
  • Plan ahead to stay for the full duration.

Walk-in Policy (Classroom)

If you’re not pre-registered but show up for a class, you may still attend if space allows:

  • We’ll collect your contact info and payment details.
  • CE credit will be processed only after your info and payment are verified by our team.

Online Class Credit

To get credit, full participation is required!

  • Live Online: Stay logged in and active for at least 90% of the class.
  • Self-Paced: You must complete 100% of the course—partial credit is not available.

AI & Notetaking

To stay in compliance with state CE rules:

  • AI notetaking tools (like Otter.ai or Rev) are not allowed.
  • Recording or transcribing content is prohibited.
  • Take your own notes—we appreciate your engagement!

Equipment Return Policy

Some classes may require you to purchase tools or equipment. If you need to return something:

  • Returns accepted within 30 days if unopened and in original condition.
  • A 25% restocking fee applies.
  • Opened items are not eligible for a refund.

Your CE Records

We track your class history and CE credits securely through our system. Here’s what you should know:

  • You must sign the attendance sheet to receive credit.
  • After class, we’ll send your attendance to the appropriate state licensing board.
  • You can log into your online account anytime to view your course history.
  • If you need help, just call us—we’re happy to assist.

Need to Request Your Records?

For questions about your license, renewal, or CE credit status, contact your state’s regulatory agency directly.

If something doesn’t match what’s in our records, give us a call at (612) 827-6117.

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Electrical Association does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, marital or military status. We welcome everyone.

AI Notetaking Policy

The Electrical Association supports the use of AI tools to enhance learning. You are welcome to use AI-powered tools (like Otter, Notion AI, or other transcription/summarization tools) to take notes during our courses for your own personal study.

However, the following guidelines apply:

  • Use is Limited to Studying: AI-generated notes may only be used to help you review and learn course material. They cannot be reused, copied into other trainings, or shared with others outside the course.
  • No Redistribution or Commercial Use: You may not publish, sell, or share any AI-generated content from our courses, including online or in other educational settings.
  • Give Credit When Quoting: If you quote or reference any part of our course materials (including AI notes), you must credit the Electrical Association as the source.
  • Violations: Misuse of course content—especially redistribution or use without credit—may result in removal from the course and potential legal consequences related to copyright infringement.

This policy is in place to support your learning while protecting the integrity and ownership of our course materials.