How to Keep PDH Records That Pass a Board Audit
Boards can audit your continuing education long after you renew. Learn what each certificate must show, how long to keep records, and how to organize them so an audit is a non-event.
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Continuing Education for Land Surveyors: A State-by-State Overview
Licensed land surveyors face continuing-education rules that differ from engineers and vary widely by state. Here is an overview of how PLS/RPLS CE typically works.
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Surviving a Continuing Education Audit: What Engineering Boards Ask For
Engineering boards audit a share of renewals every cycle. Here is what they typically ask for, how long to keep records, and how to pass without stress.
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How to Reactivate a Lapsed or Inactive Engineering License
A lapsed or inactive engineering license can usually be restored, but the process involves make-up CE, back fees, and a reinstatement application. Here is how it works.
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Continuing Education Tips for Structural Engineers (SE)
Structural engineers face distinct CE considerations, from discipline-targeted coursework to states with SE-specific licensing rules. Here’s how to build a cycle that fits.
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Sustainability and Green Design: A Growing Focus in Engineering CE
Sustainable and green design is reshaping engineering practice — and continuing education is where many engineers build these in-demand skills. Here’s what’s driving the shift.
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How to Read Your State’s Continuing Education Rules Without Getting Confused
Board CE rules are written in dense regulatory language, but the structure is predictable. Learn to decode contact hours, dual credit, exemptions, and effective dates.
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Do PDH Requirements Differ for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural PEs?
Most states set the same base PDH requirement regardless of discipline, but the courses that count as relevant — and a few discipline-specific quirks — can differ. Here is what to know.
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Teaching, Publishing, and Presenting: Earning PDH Beyond Courses
Courses aren’t the only way to earn PDH. Teaching, authoring, presenting, and committee service can all count toward your requirement — within limits. Here’s how it works.
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How to Verify Any Engineer’s License (and Why You Should Check Yours)
Verifying an engineer’s license takes only minutes using state board lookups and NCEES tools. Here is how to do it, and why checking your own record matters.
