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West Virginia Engineer Continuing Education Requirements

West Virginia engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD).

Applies to PE biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 years), Professional Engineer.

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Requirements at a glance

What West Virginia requires of engineers

Set by West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD)

CE hours required
30 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
PE biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 years), Professional Engineer
Exam to renew
Not required

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The course West Virginia engineers need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD) requires.

  • 30 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    2 license classes
    • PE biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 years)
    • Professional Engineer

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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Required subject matter

Topics West Virginia engineers must cover

West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Professional Development Hours (general engineering)min. 30 hours

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in West Virginia

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 30 hours and topics West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD) 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 2 years.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your West Virginia engineer license.

Questions West Virginia engineers ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do West Virginia engineers need?
West Virginia engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD).
Which license classes does the West Virginia engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: PE biennial CE (30 PDH / 2 years), Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for West Virginia engineers continuing education?
West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD) requires coverage of: Professional Development Hours (general engineering) (30 hours).
Can West Virginia engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the West Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official West Virginia engineers licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD)’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 West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (WVPEBD) 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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