South Dakota Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
South Dakota engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP).
Applies to PE Biennial PDH (30 PDH / 2 yr), Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect, Land Surveyor, Petroleum Release Assessor or Remediator, Engineers, Engineer.
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Requirements at a glance
What South Dakota requires of engineers
- CE hours required
- 30 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- PE Biennial PDH (30 PDH / 2 yr), Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect, Land Surveyor, Petroleum Release Assessor or Remediator, Engineers, Engineer
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course South Dakota engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP) requires.
- 7 license classes
30 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- PE Biennial PDH (30 PDH / 2 yr)
- Professional Engineer
- Landscape Architect
- Land Surveyor
- Petroleum Release Assessor or Remediator
- Engineers
- Engineer
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics South Dakota engineers must cover
South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Technical subjectsmin. 20 hours
Professional management (elective)min. 10 hours
Professional management subjects
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in South Dakota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP) 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 Dakota engineer license.
Questions South Dakota engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do South Dakota engineers need?
- South Dakota engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP).
- Which license classes does the South Dakota engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 30 hours requirement applies to: PE Biennial PDH (30 PDH / 2 yr), Professional Engineer, Landscape Architect, Land Surveyor, Petroleum Release Assessor or Remediator, Engineers, Engineer.
- What topics are required for South Dakota engineers continuing education?
- South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP) requires coverage of: Technical subjects (20 hours); Professional management (elective) (10 hours); Professional management subjects.
- Can South Dakota engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official South Dakota engineers licensing resources
- South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP)
The South Dakota board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP)’s published rules and were last verified on September 3, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every engineers course is built to meet South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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