Mississippi Engineer Continuing Education Requirements

• 18 hours

  of board-approved CE every year

  1 license class
  • Dual Licensee (PE + PS) CPC - 18 PDH/year

  Course for this class is in board review.

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• 15 hours

  of board-approved CE every year

  2 license classes
  • PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 15 PDH/year
  • PE Standard Annual CPC — Professional Engineer

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Mississippi

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors 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 year.

Questions Mississippi engineers ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Mississippi engineers need?

Mississippi engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Mississippi?

Requirements differ by license class in Mississippi: 18 hours for Dual Licensee (PE + PS) CPC - 18 PDH/year; 15 hours for PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 15 PDH/year, PE Standard Annual CPC — Professional Engineer.

What topics are required for Mississippi engineers continuing education?

Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors requires coverage of: Ethics (6 hours); Technical/managerial/professional development (elective) (14 hours); Engineering PDH (6 hours); Surveying PDH (6 hours); Engineering Technical (PE portion) (6 hours); Surveying Technical (PS portion) (6 hours); Remaining elective hours (engineering or surveying) (5 hours).

Can Mississippi engineers complete continuing education online?

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