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How to Renew Your Wisconsin Engineer License

Wisconsin engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
July 31, 2028
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Wisconsin engineers holding a license in one of these classes: Biennial PE Continuing Education (30 PDH), Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers.

When to renew

Wisconsin engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is July 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (WI Engineers: renewal 07/31 each even year (dsps.wi.gov))

The continuing education Wisconsin requires

Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Professional conduct and ethics — at least 2 hours
  • Live interactive real-time instruction — at least 13 hours
  • General engineering practice electives — at least 15 hours
  • Real-time interactive course delivery — at least 650 minutes
  • Real-time interactive education — at least 650 minutes

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Wisconsin sets engineers requirements by license class (Biennial PE Continuing Education (30 PDH), Professional Engineer). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is July 31, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Professional conduct and ethics, Live interactive real-time instruction, General engineering practice electives, Real-time interactive course delivery and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Wisconsin engineers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Wisconsin, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

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Wisconsin engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Wisconsin engineers need?
Wisconsin engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers.
Which license classes does the Wisconsin engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Biennial PE Continuing Education (30 PDH), Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for Wisconsin engineers continuing education?
Examining Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Registered Interior Designers requires coverage of: Professional conduct and ethics (2 hours); Live interactive real-time instruction (13 hours); General engineering practice electives (15 hours); Real-time interactive course delivery (10.83 hours); Real-time interactive education (10.83 hours).
Can Wisconsin engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Wisconsin requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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