Help your apprentices pass their licensing exam

Give your apprentices & employees world-class licensing exam prep. Thousands of practice questions, an AI tutor, and progress tracking built to get them licensed on the first try.

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Used by over 20,000 students from over 80+ apprenticeship organizations & colleges

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We've helped thousands of students pass

An outstanding app for mastering the NEC Code! It offers precise study materials, a wide range of practice exams, and detailed feedback. The Discord channel is a game-changer. Perfect for journeyman and master electricians!

Jacque

Journeyman from Nevada

Used the app for studying for my electrical exam. It’s harder than the real exam but helped me pass the Ohio test. The tricky wording actually made me understand the code better. Thank you!

W. G.

Contractor from Ohio

Awesome tool to build confidence for the journeyman exam. The questions pulled from your state are a huge bonus. Highly recommend!

S. L.

Journeyman Candidate, U.S.

As someone preparing to take my North Carolina Licensing Exam, this tool has been used by me every day. Very grateful to have this at my disposal. Thank you!

D. A.

Electrician from North Carolina

This app has been instrumental getting me to a place where I am more than confident to take and pass the state exam. I am so thankful for the help that this app has provided me and the future of my family.

M. Sigala

Journeyman Candidate

Best study prep out there. Relevant question bank with Code References for 2017, 2020 and 2023 NEC. Extremely useful tool.

Mckeegan

Apprentice from United States

Why teams and training programs run on Dakota

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More licensed journeymen

Everyone who passes can run jobs, sign off work, and mentor apprentices. That means a stronger bench for employers and higher completion for training programs.

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A benefit that pays for itself

Exam prep drives retention and loyalty for employers, plus enrollment and reputation for training centers, at a fraction of the cost of turnover or dropout.

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Higher first-time pass rates.

Your people study with 3,000+ practice questions and an AI tutor, so they're more likely to pass on the first attempt.

Features

1000s of practice questions, crafted by tradespeople

Vetted and reviewed by recently certified electricians and plumbers who passed their licensing exam, across a variety of states and provinces

Correct distribution of questions within each practice exam to accurately represent the actual test

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Use our AI tutor to work through hard code or calculation problems

Ten different types of practice modes

Modes cover wiring, motors, service and distribution, piping and fixtures, calculations, and non-code questions

Hints and instant feedback during practice for learning on the fly

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Identify & track exactly where students are struggling

Access your dashboard to identify which topics your class or individual students are struggling with

Monitor student activity, including app usage and time spent

Track questions answered to assess understanding and progress

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Instructors save hours by using Dakota Prep

No need to grade homework manually—students get instant feedback on their mistakes

Most questions include step-by-step walkthroughs to support self-learning

Filter for incorrect answers to quickly identify areas of weakness

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 After giving our apprentices access to the app for a couple of weeks, I saw an increase in their performance and belief that passing is within reach. They’re still using their phone during bathroom or work breaks; they’re just hopping on Dakota Prep instead of Tik Tok or Instagram and learning a lot more on their own time.

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Shane B.

Training Director

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After students started using the app, I  noticed they seemed to be more confident in their ability to pass the exam for the first attempt. They’re usually a little intimidated by the exam and the whole process, but after providing them this program, they are definitely more comfortable and confident with their knowledge

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Sara Navarro

IEC El Paso

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