Pennsylvania State Requirements
Professional Engineers
The state requirements for Pennsylvania Professional Engineers are provided below:
Renewal Period:
Biennial by September 30 of odd years
Course Pre-approval:
The State Board does not pre-approve continuing education courses. You must select a course activity that meets your State Board criteria.
Sponsor Pre-approval:
The State Board does not pre-approve continuing education sponsors/providers.
Course Applicability:
The course must have a clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee relevant to the practice of engineering and necessary to safeguard the health, safety, property and welfare of the public.
- Courses related to "practice building or office management” are not accepted by the State Board.
Online PDH's:
There are no limitations on the number of PDHs earned online.
PDH Deferral:
A maximum of 12 PDHs may be carried over into the next renewal period.
Professional Land Surveyors
The state requirements for Pennsylvania Professional Land Surveyors are provided below:
Renewal Period:
Biennial by September 30 of odd years
Course Pre-approval:
The State Board does not pre-approve continuing education courses. You must select a course activity that meets your State Board criteria.
Sponsor Pre-approval:
The State Board does not pre-approve continuing education sponsors/providers.
Course Applicability:
The course must have a clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge of the licensee relevant to the practice of land surveying and necessary to safeguard the health, safety, property and welfare of the public.
- Courses related to "practice building or office management” are not accepted by the State Board.
Online PDH's:
There are no limitations on the number of PDHs earned online.
PDH Deferral:
A maximum of 12 PDHs may be carried over into the next renewal period.
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