Maryland Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Maryland engineers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing).
Applies to Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer.
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Requirements at a glance
What Maryland requires of engineers
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Maryland engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) requires.
- 2 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial
- Professional Engineer
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Maryland engineers must cover
Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Ethics / laws & regulations / standards of practicemin. 1 hour
General qualified engineering PDHmin. 15 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Maryland
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) 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 through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Maryland engineer license.
Questions Maryland engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Maryland engineers need?
- Maryland engineers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing).
- Which license classes does the Maryland engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 16 hours requirement applies to: Maryland PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 16 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer.
- What topics are required for Maryland engineers continuing education?
- Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) requires coverage of: Ethics / laws & regulations / standards of practice (1 hour); General qualified engineering PDH (15 hours).
- Can Maryland engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maryland requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Maryland engineers licensing resources
- Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)
The Maryland board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
Requirements on this page come from Maryland Board for Professional Engineers (Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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