Iowa Engineer Continuing Education Requirements

• 40 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Dual active PE + Land Surveyor (40 PDH split)

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 30 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  2 license classes
  • Standard biennial PDH for active PE
  • Professional Engineer — Biennial CE (PE license only)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Iowa

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (IELSEB), under the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing requires.

2. Step 2

   Complete it online, at your pace

   Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

3. Step 3

   Download your certificate instantly

   Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

4. Step 4

   Renew with the board

   Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Questions Iowa engineers ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Iowa engineers need?

Iowa engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (IELSEB), under the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Iowa?

Requirements differ by license class in Iowa: 40 hours for Dual active PE + Land Surveyor (40 PDH split); 30 hours for Standard biennial PDH for active PE, Professional Engineer — Biennial CE (PE license only).

What topics are required for Iowa engineers continuing education?

Iowa Engineering and Land Surveying Examining Board (IELSEB), under the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing requires coverage of: Professional Ethics (4 hours); Engineering technical/managerial content (Group 1 & Group 2 activities) (28 hours); Engineering PDH (20 hours); Land Surveying PDH (16 hours); Engineering / Land Surveying Practice or Management (General Technical/Professional Electives) (28 hours).

Can Iowa engineers complete continuing education online?

Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Iowa requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.