Introduction:
This course is designed to help participants effectively prepare for the Professional Engineer (PE) licensing exam, focusing on key civil engineering disciplines. It provides in-depth coverage of core topics, problem-solving techniques, and extensive practice questions tailored to the exam.

Objectives:

• Understand the structure and content of the PE licensing exam.
• Gain mastery of key civil engineering topics, including structural, geotechnical, transportation, and environmental engineering.
• Develop problem-solving skills and exam strategies.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PE exam through extensive practice questions and reviews.

Who Should Attend:

• Civil engineers seeking PE licensure.
• Engineering graduates preparing for the PE exam.
• Engineers working in civil engineering disciplines.
• Professionals aiming to advance their engineering careers through PE certification.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to the PE Exam and Exam Strategies

• Overview of the Professional Engineer (PE) licensing process
• Exam structure, disciplines, and content areas
• Study plans, resources, and preparation strategies
• Introduction to key civil engineering concepts

Day 2: Structural Engineering Review

• Analysis and design of structures (beams, columns, frames)
• Load calculations and structural analysis methods
• Design of steel, concrete, and wood structures
• Practice problems in structural engineering

Day 3: Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering Review

• Soil mechanics and foundation engineering principles
• Site investigation, soil classification, and earthwork
• Transportation engineering (highway design, traffic analysis)
• Practice problems in geotechnical and transportation engineering

Day 4: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Review

• Environmental engineering (water treatment, waste management)
• Hydraulics and hydrology (flow analysis, stormwater management)
• Environmental regulations and sustainability considerations
• Practice problems in environmental and water resources engineering

Day 5: Comprehensive Exam Review and Practice Questions

• Review of key topics across all civil engineering disciplines
• Practice exam questions and problem-solving techniques
• Group discussions and Q&A sessions
• Final assessment and feedback for exam readiness