Ohio Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Ohio engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS).
Applies to Standard PE Biennial CPD — 30 PDH, Ohio PE Biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Requirements at a glance
What Ohio requires of engineers
Set by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS)
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Standard PE Biennial CPD — 30 PDH, Ohio PE Biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The course Ohio engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) requires.
- 2 license classes
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard PE Biennial CPD — 30 PDH
- Ohio PE Biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Ohio engineers must cover
Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Professional Ethics / Board Laws & Rulesmin. 2 hours
Technical / Ethical / Managerial Electivesmin. 28 hours
Professional Ethics / Rules of Practicemin. 2 hours
Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Topics Relevant to Engineering or Surveyingmin. 28 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Ohio
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) 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 Ohio engineer license.
Questions Ohio engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Ohio engineers need?
- Ohio engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS).
- Which license classes does the Ohio engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: Standard PE Biennial CPD — 30 PDH, Ohio PE Biennial Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- What topics are required for Ohio engineers continuing education?
- Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS) requires coverage of: Professional Ethics / Board Laws & Rules (2 hours); Technical / Ethical / Managerial Electives (28 hours); Professional Ethics / Rules of Practice (2 hours); Technical, Ethical, or Managerial Topics Relevant to Engineering or Surveying (28 hours).
- Can Ohio engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Ohio requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Ohio engineers licensing resources
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (PEPS)’s published rules and were last verified on September 10, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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