Louisiana Engineer Continuing Education Requirements

• 30 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  3 license classes
  • PE biennial CPD (standard, non-building designers)
  • PE biennial CPD (engineers who design buildings/building systems)
  • PE Standard Biennial CPD — 15 PDH per calendar year (30 PDH per biennium)

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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• 15 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Professional Engineer

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 4 hours

  of board-approved CE every 2 years

  1 license class
  • Professional Engineer

  Course for this class is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Louisiana

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) 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 through the board.

Questions Louisiana engineers ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Louisiana engineers need?

Louisiana engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS).

Which license types have different CE requirements in Louisiana?

Requirements differ by license class in Louisiana: 30 hours for PE biennial CPD (standard, non-building designers), PE biennial CPD (engineers who design buildings/building systems), PE Standard Biennial CPD — 15 PDH per calendar year (30 PDH per biennium); 15 hours for Professional Engineer; 4 hours for Professional Engineer.

What topics are required for Louisiana engineers continuing education?

Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) requires coverage of: Professional ethics (2 hours); Engineering-related acceptable activities (elective) (28 hours); Life Safety Code, building codes and/or ADA Accessibility Guidelines (8 hours).

Can Louisiana engineers complete continuing education online?

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