Florida Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Florida engineers must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
Requirements differ by license class — 18 hours for 2 classes · 1 hour for Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners.
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Requirements at a glance
What Florida requires of engineers
- CE hours required
- 18 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Florida engineers renew by license class
Florida sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
18 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Professional Engineer
- Standard PE Biennial CE — 18 Hours
Course for these classes is in board review.
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1 hour
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Florida engineers must cover
Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Florida Laws and Rulesmin. 1 hour
professional ethicsmin. 1 hour
area of practicemin. 4 hours
General Engineering Electivesmin. 12 hours
Advanced Florida Building Codemin. 1 hour
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Florida
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 18 hours and topics Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion through the board's portal. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Florida engineer license.
Questions Florida engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Florida engineers need?
- Florida engineers must complete 18 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE).
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Florida?
- Requirements differ by license class in Florida: 18 hours for Professional Engineer, Standard PE Biennial CE — 18 Hours; 1 hour for Advanced Florida Building Code Course — FBC-Governed Design Practitioners.
- What topics are required for Florida engineers continuing education?
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) requires coverage of: Florida Laws and Rules (1 hour); professional ethics (1 hour); area of practice (4 hours); General Engineering Electives (12 hours); Advanced Florida Building Code (1 hour).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)?
- Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Florida engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Florida requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Florida engineers licensing resources
- Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)
The Florida board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via state portal.
Requirements on this page come from Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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