About this course

Training & practice exams to ass the CEST Exam on your first try.

The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) is an electrical safety credential for skilled workers who are exposed to electrical hazards in the course of their job duties. Prime candidates are HVAC technicians, solar and wind generator installers/maintainers, and facilities management and maintenance personnel who work on or around dangerous electrical equipment.

NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) Exam Prep Course gives you the knowledge required to earn your certification.

The CEST Practice Exam is included with the prep course - it's a great way to prepare and get comfortable so you can pass the CEST exam on your first try.

Subjects covered

Solar Health & Safety Electrical Safety & Compliance NFPA Safety

Bundle outline

2 courses
10 hours to complete
Course 1 • 1 modules
6-Hour NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials

This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.

  • Set up email notifications and your student profile
  • Introduce yourself on the discussion board
Module 1 • 19 assignments
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training

  • Video #1: Introduction to NFPA 70E (05:54 minutes)
  • 70E Training Quiz (.pdf)
  • Video #2: Introduction to NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Standards (21:34 minutes)
  • Video #3: Understanding Risk Assessments in Electrical Safety (20:37 minutes)
  • Video #4: Electric Shock Risk Assessment (19:53 minutes)
  • Video #5: Understanding Electrocution and Its Effects (23:21 minutes)
  • Video #6: Contact Release Training and Emergency Response (17:46 minutes)
  • Video #7: Energized Electrical Work Permits (15:17 minutes)
  • Video #8: Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC) (22:49 minutes)
  • Video #9: Understanding Arc Flash Hazards (14:05 minutes)
  • Video #10: Arc Flash Boundary and PPE Categories (12:13 minutes)
  • Video #11: Personal Experience with Arc Flash Accident (32:35 minutes)
  • Video #12: The Hidden Costs of Arc Flash: Financial, Legal, and Operational Impacts (22:25 minutes)
  • Video #13: Understanding Incident Energy Studies (36:40 minutes)
  • Video #14: Incident Energy Analysis Method in Detail (27:12 minutes)
  • Video #15: Arc Flash Accident Examples, Analysis and Proper PPE (23:20 minutes)
  • Video #16: Real-world Arc Flash Accident Scenarios (37:08 minutes)
  • Video #17: Personal Reflections on Electrical Safety and Review of Test Questions (21:30 minutes)
  • Video #18: Final Thoughts on Electrical Safety Practices (15:11 minutes)
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

  • Are you a Virginia Electrician getting CEUs?
  • 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
  • Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
  • Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
  • Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate
Course 2 • 2 modules
NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) Practice Exams
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials

This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.

  • Overview of CEST exam
Module 1 • 6 assignments
Chapter based practice exams

  • 70E Article 100 - Definitions
  • 70E Article 110 - General Requirements for Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices
  • 70E Article 120 - Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition
  • 70E Article 130 - Work Involving Electrical Hazards
  • 70E Chapter 2 - Maintenance Requirements
  • 70E Chapter 3 - Special Equipment
Module 2 • 1 assignments
Comprehensive CEST practice exam

  • Comprehensive CEST practice exam
Conclusion • 4 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources

This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!

  • 1 Year of Access to Course Materials
  • Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
  • Consider Joining as a HeatSpring Member
  • Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate

Continuing Education Units

Approved NABCEP CEU Hours

NABCEP Credential Advanced Hours for Exam Recertification CEU Hours NEC JTA RE Elective Building or Fire Code
6.5 6.5 0 6.5 6.5 6.5
0 6.5 0 0 0 0
0 6.5 0 0 6.5 6.5
0 6.5 0 0 6.5 6.5
6.5 6.5 0 6.5 6.5 6.5
0 6.5 0 0 6.5 6.5
6.5 6.5 0 6.5 6.5 6.5

Instructors

Jason Brozen

Lead Safety & Technical Trainer, Tyndale

As a professional safety instructor, expert witness, and consultant, Jason has made it his mission to share his experience to help others stay safe on the job. He is currently the Lead Corporate Safety and Technical trainer for Tyndale and an NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP). Jason has been teaching the 70E for several years and has been...

Brick Maier

Director of Enterprise Learning & Development, HeatSpring

I currently work on delivering tailored learning experiences that help partner teams solve problems faster. In a fast paced high change environment, training needs to be accurate, modular, and adaptable. I am developing programs that leverage the collective expertise of the crowd to vet and scale content to help teams apply what they learned in their role. I believe...

Frequently asked questions

Full FAQ
How does this course work?
This bundle of courses is delivered entirely online. After you enroll, the courses will be added to your Account. There's a recommended progression to follow, but you have the flexibility to access the materials in whatever order you prefer. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. The courses are self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete a course in this bundle you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.

Reviews

4.9
Based on 93 reviews from the 2 courses in this bundle
04/10/2025

I sure wish this type of course was available years ago it could have prevented so many injuries.

James car6146@yahoo.com
02/12/2025

I really liked that the instructor is a survivor of an arc flash, it shows his passion and dedication to the topic.

Evan Goldstrand
01/28/2025

Yes

Nick Maxey

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