North Carolina Engineer Continuing Education Requirements

• 15 hours

  of board-approved CE every year

  2 license classes
  • PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - annual
  • Professional Land Surveyor

  Course for these classes is in board review.

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How renewal works

From course to renewed license in North Carolina

1. Step 1

   Pick the course for your license class

   Each course above is planned to the 15 hours and topics North Carolina State Board of Examiners for 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 North Carolina engineers ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do North Carolina engineers need?

North Carolina engineers must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.

Which license classes does the North Carolina engineers CE requirement apply to?

The 15 hours requirement applies to: PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - annual, Professional Land Surveyor.

What topics are required for North Carolina engineers continuing education?

North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors requires coverage of: Ethics or Rules of Professional Conduct (1 hour); General engineering PDH (elective) (14 hours); Standards of Practice for Land Surveying (1 hour).

Can North Carolina engineers complete continuing education online?

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