Here is a summary of the engineering continuing education requirements mandated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Continuing Education or PDH is known as Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) in Pennsylvania.
No of PDH hours required | 24 PDH |
Renewal period | Biennially, by September 30 of odd years. |
Provider approval | The Board does not pre-approve continuing professional competency activities, courses or providers. |
Course content approval | Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills and knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge. No credit shall be given for a course in practice building or office management. |
No of PDH hours carry over next year | A maximum of 12 PDH may be carried over to the next renewal period. |
Online courses | Accepted, there is no limit on credits earned through online courses. |
DiscountPDH credits have been accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, as well as all other U.S. state boards that require continuing education for P.E. engineers. Our PDH courses or webinars have never been rejected by a state licensing board.