Review programs are designed for the practicing engineer who plans to take the Professional Engineer Examination in order to become registered as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Review sessions include three phases of engineering covered by the examination. Development of problem-solving skills is emphasized, and questions from past examinations are carefully examined.
Exam Reviews that are offered:
- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review, Civil
- Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review, Mechanical
- Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review
- Civil Engineering PE Exam Review
Scheduled Courses
Please use the online registration link provided, or contact Erica Kunkel at [email protected] or 610-396-6221 to register in a review course.
Fundamentals of Engineering Reviews
Fundamentals of Engineering Review is intended to provide students with an overview of topics covered on the discipline specific portion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Passing the exam, administered eight times per year by the National Council for Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), is the first step toward Professional Engineering licensure. Since students have already taken courses that cover all of the subject areas, this course merely serves as a review of these topics in order to help the student prepare for the exam.
FE Civil Review (51 hours)
Dates: Coming Soon!
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Delivery: Live instruction via Zoom Classroom
Cost: $1,829 (includes textbooks)
FE Mechanical Engineering Review (ENGR 6020)
This FE Review course will prepare students for the Mechanical FE exam.
Dates: Tuesdays, September 17 - December 10, 2024; no class 11/26
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Delivery: Live instruction via Zoom classroom with online component
Instructor: Tengxiang Wang
Cost: $675
Textbook Requirement (not included):
FE Reference 10.1, ISBN: 97819478-1110 is available to purchase using a digital download.
Professional Engineer Reviews
Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review - Machine Design & Materials (ENADM 7615)
This Professional Engineering Review course will cover the Machine Design & Materials Specification for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam. This course meets for a total of 24 hours via live video.
Dates: Coming Soon!
Times: 6:00-8:00 pm
Delivery: Live instruction via Zoom with an online component
Cost: $1,100
Instructor: Terry Speicher, P.E.
Civil Engineering PE Exam Review - CE 5511 (48 Hours)
Civil PE Review Course (Transportation and Construction Disciplines)
Effective April 2024, the NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) has implemented new design specifications for the PE civil engineering exam. Moving forward, discipline specific exams will be administered in one of five specific discipline areas. This is a significant change from previous testing strategies. The new exam is designed to better assess the knowledge and skills required of civil engineers aligned with their practice in one of five civil engineering disciplines. The exam will be presented in a computer-based format, offering a more dynamic and efficient testing experience. Penn State Beaver's new course has been redesigned to align with the new exam specifications for the Transportation and Construction disciplines. This course provides a framework for aspiring civil engineers to become well-prepared and equipped with the necessary understanding and problem-solving abilities to excel in the examination and in their professional careers.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 19, 2024 - July 2, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Delivery: Live instruction via Zoom Classroom.
Cost: $1,889
Register in Civil Engineering PE Review
Civil Engineering PE Exam Review Weekly Schedule:
| Session | Date | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3/19/2024 | Course Introduction, On-line Course File Share. Statistics Statics, Engineering Mechanics |
| 2 | 3/262024 | Statics and Mechanics of Materials * |
| 3 | 4/2/2024 | Project Planning/Scheduling - Cost Estimates, Activity Sequences, Network Analysis, Cost Trade-Off |
| 4 | 4/9/2024 | Project Planning/Scheduling - Cost Estimates, Activity Sequences, Network Analysis, Cost Trade-Off |
| 5 | 4/16/2024 | Construction - Special Topics: Support of Construction Loads, Dewatering, Pile Dynamics * |
| 6 | 4/23/2024 | Soil Mechanics - Soil Classifications, Soil Properties, Material Testing, Compaction |
| 7 | 4/30/2024 | Soil Mechanics - Slope Stability, Bearing Capacity, Consolidation Settlement |
| 8 | 5/7/2024 | Structural Systems - Earth Pressure Theories, Earth Retaining Structures, Temporary Excavation Support |
| 9 | 5/14/2024 | Transportation - Planning, Flow Analysis, Level of Service, Non-Motorized Facilities, Forecasting Transportation ** |
| 10 | 5/21/2024 | Transportation - Horizontal and Vertical Curves, Vertical Clearances, Superelevation |
| 11 | 5/28/2024 | Transportation – Roadside and Cross Section Design, Intersection Geometry, Traffic Signals** |
| 12 | 6/4/2024 | Traffic Control, Pavement Design |
| 13 | 6/11/2024 | Fluid Mechanics, Statics and Hydraulics |
| 14 | 6/18/2024 | Closed Conduit Flow and Open Channel Flow |
| 15 | 6/25/2024 | Hydrology |
| 16 | 7/2/2024 | How to Solve Problems in Six Minutes or Less |
| 17 | TBD | PE Exam-Rolling exam dates (Computer based) |
* Sessions 2 and 5 are OPTIONAL for Transportation exam.
** Sessions 9 and 11 are OPTIONAL for Construction exam.
For online registration assistance: 814-867-4973
PSU Alumni and Veterans ask about 10% discount.
Companies sending three or more ask about 20% discount.
Cancellations and refunds
Payment is due upon registration. Full refunds will be made only if a cancellation request is received at least one week prior to the first day of the course(s). If cancellation request is received less than one week before the first day of the course(s), a $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund.
