Kentucky Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Kentucky engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS).
Applies to PE biennial CPD - 30 PDH, Professional Engineer, Professional Engineer — Standard Biennial CPD.
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Requirements at a glance
What Kentucky requires of engineers
Set by Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS)
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- PE biennial CPD - 30 PDH, Professional Engineer, Professional Engineer — Standard Biennial CPD
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Kentucky engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS) requires.
- 3 license classes
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- PE biennial CPD - 30 PDH
- Professional Engineer
- Professional Engineer — Standard Biennial CPD
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Kentucky engineers must cover
Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Professional development (technical, ethical, or managerial)min. 30 hours
Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Subject Mattermin. 30 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Kentucky
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS) 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 Kentucky engineer license.
Questions Kentucky engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Kentucky engineers need?
- Kentucky engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS).
- Which license classes does the Kentucky engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: PE biennial CPD - 30 PDH, Professional Engineer, Professional Engineer — Standard Biennial CPD.
- What topics are required for Kentucky engineers continuing education?
- Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS) requires coverage of: Professional development (technical, ethical, or managerial) (30 hours); Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Subject Matter (30 hours).
- Can Kentucky engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kentucky requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Kentucky engineers licensing resources
- Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS)
The Kentucky board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (KBOELS)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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