Texas CPC or PDH for Professional Engineers

Continuing education is known as Professional Development Hours (PDH) in Texas

Here is a summary of the PE continuing education requirements mandated by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

Hours Required

15 PDH annually

Renewal Dates

March 31, June 30, September 30, or December 31 based on the initial date of licensure of the Texas PE

Board Approval

The Texas Board of Professional Engineers does not pre-approve providers or specific courses. Each engineer must determine whether an activity meets the TBPE requirements.

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Approved Content

The course must have a “clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee’s field of practice.” At least 1 PDH must be earned in professional ethics, roles and responsibilities of professional engineering, or review of the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Board Rules. A maximum of 5 PDH can be earned through self-directed study. Examples of self-directed study given by the Board include reading up on a new topic, researching a new design, or keeping up with current engineering periodicals.

Approved Activities

Online courses are accepted. For Professional Engineers, there is no limit on the number of PDHs that can be earned through online continuing education.

PDH Carryover

A maximum of 14 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.

Notes

  1. PDH completion records must be maintained for a minimum of 3 years. PDHengineer helps you meet this requirement by providing you with the ability to instantly access and print a certificate upon successful completion of a course or webinar. Additionally, your certificates of completion are securely maintained by PDHengineer for a minimum of ten years and can be accessed online at any time through your login account.

Last updated on February 9, 2016

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