Illinois Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Illinois engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering.
Applies to Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard Biennial PDH.
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Requirements at a glance
What Illinois requires of engineers
Set by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard Biennial PDH
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Illinois engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering requires.
- 1 license class
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard Biennial PDH
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Illinois engineers must cover
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Sexual harassment prevention trainingmin. 1 hour
Illinois statutes and rules for structural engineeringmin. 1 hour
Professional conduct and/or ethicsmin. 1 hour
Elective PDH relevant to engineering practicemin. 27 hours
Elective Professional Development (Engineering-Relevant)min. 27 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Illinois
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering 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
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Illinois engineer license.
Questions Illinois engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Illinois engineers need?
- Illinois engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering.
- Which license classes does the Illinois engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: Professional Engineer (PE) — Standard Biennial PDH.
- What topics are required for Illinois engineers continuing education?
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering requires coverage of: Sexual harassment prevention training (1 hour); Illinois statutes and rules for structural engineering (1 hour); Professional conduct and/or ethics (1 hour); Elective PDH relevant to engineering practice (27 hours); Elective Professional Development (Engineering-Relevant) (27 hours).
- Can Illinois engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Illinois requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Illinois engineers licensing resources
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — Professional Engineering’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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