South Carolina Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
South Carolina engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR).
Applies to PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer.
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Requirements at a glance
What South Carolina requires of engineers
Set by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR)
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course South Carolina engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) requires.
- 2 license classes
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial
- Professional Engineer
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics South Carolina engineers must cover
South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Technical/professional development (any qualifying subject)min. 15 hours
Elective (technical or up to 50% non-technical/business)min. 15 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in South Carolina
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) 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 South Carolina engineer license.
Questions South Carolina engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do South Carolina engineers need?
- South Carolina engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR).
- Which license classes does the South Carolina engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer.
- What topics are required for South Carolina engineers continuing education?
- South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) requires coverage of: Technical/professional development (any qualifying subject) (15 hours); Elective (technical or up to 50% non-technical/business) (15 hours).
- Can South Carolina engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official South Carolina engineers licensing resources
- South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR)
The South Carolina board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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