PDH Program Certification

The Challenge

You may be tempted to award PDH credit to engineers who attend your PDH events. But, do you really understand all the requirements for awarding continuing education to engineers?

PDH credit to engineers
  • More than 40 states mandate PDH for engineers
  • Each state has its own unique regulations
  • Some states require Board approval for PDH providers
  • Various states place restrictions on the format, topic and the use of marketing materials in your PDH program
PDH certification approval

The Solution

Whether you already host PDH events for engineers or you’re looking for guidance on getting started, we can help you develop a program that will ensure compliance with state licensing board rules.

We are PDH compliance experts. Our team invests countless hours each year studying rule changes and corresponding with the state engineering licensing boards.

PDH PROGRAM CERTIFICATION PLANS

Basic Plan

The Basic Plan includes:

  • An audit of your PDH marketing program’s processes and materials
  • A report indicating any deficiencies in the program, along with recommendations on how to bring your program up to compliance with all state board requirements
  • Best practices training material and sample forms

The Basic Plan is for industrial manufacturers who wish to manage their own PDH program. It is recommended only if you have obtained board approval for your program in the states where your PDH event attendees are located. Note that many engineers are licensed in multiple states, so the safe bet is to get approved in all states.

Managed Plan

Everything in Basic, plus:

  • Preparation and submission of applications to get your PDH program approved in all states
  • Annual review of your content and renewal of all Board applications
  • A branded portal site where your customers can enroll in webinars, complete online courses and access certificates of completion

The Managed Plan removes the hassle and expense of preparing and submitting state board PDH provider applications and managing your own PDH program. It allows you to issue PDH certificates to prospects and customers online through your own branded portal site with the assurance that the credits will be accepted by all state engineering boards in the country.

Be assured PDH credits you award will be accepted

PDH program audit

What’s included in the audit of your PDH program?

Here are few of the items reviewed in an audit of your PDH Program to ensure state board compliance:

  • Number of PDH credits awarded relative to the length and complexity of the content
  • Suitability of topics for PDH credit
  • Excessive marketing or promotion in your content
  • Information included on your certificate of completion
  • Method to assess that learning objectives were achieved
  • Attendance verification method
PLANS/FEATURES Basic Managed
Review of your existing training materials, including program content and certificate. PDH Program Certification Check Mark PDH Program Certification Check Mark
Advise modifications to mitigate any program deficiencies. PDH Program Certification Check Mark PDH Program Certification Check Mark
Certificate design to ensure Board compliance. PDH Program Certification Check Mark
Application submittal for Board approval of your PDH program in all states. PDH Program Certification Check Mark
Continued compliance service, yearly review of content, renewal of Board applications. PDH Program Certification Check Mark
Your own branded online portal site where attendees can access certificates of completion. PDH Program Certification Check Mark

Learn more about PDH Program Certification.


For more info, please contact Josh Rodriguez, PDH Strategy Specialist.

1-877-PDHengineer (1-877-734-3644)

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