Tennessee Engineer Continuing Education Requirements
Tennessee engineers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
Applies to Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs).
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Requirements at a glance
What Tennessee requires of engineers
Set by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs)
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Tennessee engineers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs)
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Tennessee engineers must cover
State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health, safety, and welfare / technical competencymin. 13 hours
Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practicemin. 11 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Tennessee
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors 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 Tennessee engineer license.
Questions Tennessee engineers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Tennessee engineers need?
- Tennessee engineers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
- Which license classes does the Tennessee engineers CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Standard biennial PE CE (24 PDH / 2 yrs).
- What topics are required for Tennessee engineers continuing education?
- State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors requires coverage of: Health, safety, and welfare / technical competency (13 hours); Technical, ethical, or managerial content relevant to engineering practice (11 hours).
- Can Tennessee engineers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Tennessee requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Tennessee engineers licensing resources
- State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors
The Tennessee board that licenses engineers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors’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 State Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors 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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