Written by: Jordan Ellis
Published: Mar 7, 2018 | Updated: September 5, 2026
State Requirements
Currently, forty-two states require continuing professional competency (CPC) for Licensed Professional Engineers. If you are licensed in any one of these states, you are required to satisfy the continuing education requirements mandated by your State Licensing Board. For specific information regarding your CPC requirements, click on your state of licensure.
States listed to the right require professional engineers to complete continuing education for license renewal. Click on your state to check your PDH requirements. Check out our state-specific packages to help you meet all of your state Engineering Board’s requirements.
Detailed Review of Continuing Education Rules
In addition to the summaries listed in the right-hand column, we also prepared detailed summaries of the continuing education requirements for each state. Check out your state’s requirements, and strategies for meeting the CEU goals, in the following articles.
Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut
Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa
Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts
Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska
Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York
North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania
Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah
Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming
States That Pre-Approve Course Providers
Some state engineering boards pre-approve CEU providers. A few also pre-approve individual courses. The following states require you to complete courses from sponsors that are approved by the board.
- North Carolina – PDH-Pro is an approved North Carolina CPC Sponsor.
- New Jersey – PDH-Pro is an approved provider for CPC credits in New Jersey.
- Maryland – PDH-Pro is an approved Maryland provider of Continuing Professional Competency
- Indiana – PDH-Pro is an approved CE provider in the State of Indiana.
- New York – PDH-Pro is an approved CE provider in the state of New York.
- Florida – PDH-Pro is an approved CE provider in the state of Florida.
The State of Florida also pre-approves specific courses.
States That Require Engineering Ethics and Professional Conduct Courses
Currently, 12 state engineering boards require professional engineers to earn continuing education credits in the area of engineering ethics and professional conduct.
- Wisconsin – 2 PDH (ethics and professional conduct)
- Texas- 1 PDH
- New Jersey- 2 PDH
- Maryland- 1 PDH (ethics or state laws)
- Indiana- 1 PDH
- Minnesota- 2 PDH
- New York- 1 PDH
- Mississippi- 1 PDH
- Louisiana- 1 PDH
- Iowa- 2 PDH
- Delaware- 3 PDH
- Florida – 1 PDH (Florida laws and rules) and 1 PDH (ethics)
This article provides a detailed analysis of the ethics requirements for each of these states.
50-State PE Continuing Education Requirements Table
The following table summarizes the general continuing education requirements for each of the states and District of Columbia.
| State | Renewal Cycle | PDH Required per Cycle | Ethics PDH | State Laws/Rules PDH | Special Requirements / Limits | Max Carryover PDH | Provider Approval Required? | Detailed State Guide |
| Alabama | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Alabama CE Guide |
| Alaska | Biennial | 24 | None | None | None | 12 | No | Alaska CE Guide |
| Arizona | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arkansas | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 30 | No | Arkansas CE Guide |
| California | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Colorado | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Connecticut | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Delaware | Biennial | 24 | 2-6 | None | None | 0 | No | Delaware CE Guide |
| Florida | Biennial | 18 | 1 | 1 (FL specific) | Providers must report hours to the state | 0 | Yes | Florida CE Guide |
| Georgia | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Georgia CE Guide |
| Hawaii | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Idaho | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 30 | No | Idaho CE Guide |
| Illinois | Biennial | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | 15 | No | Illinois CE Guide |
| Indiana | Biennial | 30 | 1 | 1 (IN specific) | None | 15 | Yes | Indiana CE Guide |
| Iowa | Biennial | 30 | 2 | None | Max 10 hours from non-interactive online self-study | 15 | No | Iowa CE Guide |
| Kansas | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Kansas CE Guide |
| Kentucky | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Kentucky CE Guide |
| Louisiana | Biennial | 30 | 1 | 1 (LA specific) | Ethics and LA rules are required each cycle | 15 | No | Louisiana CE Guide |
| Maine | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Maine CE Guide |
| Maryland | Biennial | 16 | 1 | None | 1 hour must be Ethics or MD State Law | 8 | Yes | Maryland CE Guide |
| Massachusetts | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Michigan | Biennial | 30 | 2 | None | None | 0 | No | Michigan CE Guide |
| Minnesota | Biennial | 24 | 2 | None | None | 12 | No | Minnesota CE Guide |
| Mississippi | Annual | 15 | 1 | None | 1 hour of ethics required every two years | 15 | No | Mississippi CE Guide |
| Missouri | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Missouri CE Guide |
| Montana | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Montana CE Guide |
| Nebraska | Biennial | 30 | 1 | None | Max 7.5 hours from non-interactive online self-study | 15 | No | Nebraska CE Guide |
| Nevada | Biennial | 30 | None | 1 (NV specific) | 1 hour NV Statutes & Regulations | 15 | No | Nevada CE Guide |
| New Hampshire | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | New Hampshire CE Guide |
| New Jersey | Biennial | 24 | 2 | None | None | 12 | Yes | New Jersey CE Guide |
| New Mexico | Biennial | 30 | 2 | None | None | 15 | No | New Mexico CE Guide |
| New York | Triennial | 36 | 1 | None | Minimum 18 hours must be live/interactive | 0 | Yes | New York CE Guide |
| North Carolina | Annual | 15 | 1 | None | None | 15 | Yes | North Carolina CE Guide |
| North Dakota | Biennial | 30 | 1 | None | None | 15 | No | North Dakota CE Guide |
| Ohio | Biennial | 30 | 2 | None | Max 6 hours from non-interactive online self-study | 15 | No | Ohio CE Guide |
| Oklahoma | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Oklahoma CE Guide |
| Oregon | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Oregon CE Guide |
| Pennsylvania | Biennial | 24 | None | None | None | 12 | No | Pennsylvania CE Guide |
| Rhode Island | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| South Carolina | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | South Carolina CE Guide |
| South Dakota | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | South Dakota CE Guide |
| Tennessee | Biennial | 24 | None | None | None | 12 | No | Tennessee CE Guide |
| Texas | Annual | 15 | 1 | None | None | 14 | No | Texas CE Guide |
| Utah | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Utah CE Guide |
| Vermont | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 0 | No | Vermont CE Guide |
| Virginia | Biennial | 16 | None | None | None | 0 | No | Virginia CE Guide |
| Washington | N/A | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Washington DC | Biennial | 20 | 1 | None | None | 0 | No | Washington DC CE Guide |
| West Virginia | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | West Virginia CE Guide |
| Wisconsin | Biennial | 30 | 2 | None | Minimum 13 hours must be live/interactive | 15 | No | Wisconsin CE Guide |
| Wyoming | Biennial | 30 | None | None | None | 15 | No | Wyoming CE Guide |
Texas transition note: Texas is transitioning license renewals for PEs from annual to biennial cycles. During the transition, some renewals continue to require 15 PDH, including 1 ethics hour. Once a PE is placed on a full two-year renewal cycle, the requirement becomes 30 PDH, including 2 ethics hours. See the Texas CE Guide for the applicable transition schedule.
Detailed PE Continuing Education Requirements by State
Alabama Professional Engineers
Alabama PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward to the next renewal cycle.
View detailed Alabama PE continuing education requirements
Alaska Professional Engineers
Alaska PEs must complete 24 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 12 PDH may be carried forward.
View detailed Alaska PE continuing education requirements
Arizona Professional Engineers
Arizona does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Arkansas Professional Engineers
Arkansas PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 30 PDH may be carried forward.
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California Professional Engineers
California does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Colorado Professional Engineers
Colorado does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Connecticut Professional Engineers
Connecticut does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Delaware Professional Engineers
Delaware PEs must complete 24 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2-6 PDH in ethics. Carryover is not permitted.
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Florida Professional Engineers
Florida PEs must complete 18 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics and 1 PDH covering Florida-specific laws and rules. Carryover is not permitted, providers must report completed hours to the state, and provider approval is required.
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Georgia Professional Engineers
Georgia PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Hawaii Professional Engineers
Hawaii does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Idaho Professional Engineers
Idaho PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 30 PDH may be carried forward.
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Illinois Professional Engineers
Illinois PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 ethics PDH, 1 laws/rules PDH, and 1 hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Indiana Professional Engineers
Indiana PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics and 1 PDH covering Indiana-specific laws and rules. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward, and provider approval is required.
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Iowa Professional Engineers
Iowa PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. No more than 10 hours may come from non-interactive online self-study, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Kansas Professional Engineers
Kansas PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Kentucky Professional Engineers
Kentucky PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Louisiana Professional Engineers
Louisiana PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics and 1 PDH covering Louisiana-specific laws and rules. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Maine Professional Engineers
Maine PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Maryland Professional Engineers
Maryland PEs must complete 16 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. The requirements include 1 PDH in ethics, with 1 hour required in ethics or Maryland state law. Up to 8 PDH may be carried forward, and provider approval is required.
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Massachusetts Professional Engineers
Massachusetts does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Michigan Professional Engineers
Michigan PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. Carryover is not permitted.
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Minnesota Professional Engineers
Minnesota PEs must complete 24 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. Up to 12 PDH may be carried forward.
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Mississippi Professional Engineers
Mississippi PEs must complete 15 PDH annually. One ethics PDH is required every two years, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Missouri Professional Engineers
Missouri PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Montana Professional Engineers
Montana PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Nebraska Professional Engineers
Nebraska PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics. No more than 7.5 hours may come from non-interactive online self-study, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Nevada Professional Engineers
Nevada PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH covering Nevada statutes and regulations. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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New Hampshire Professional Engineers
New Hampshire PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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New Jersey Professional Engineers
New Jersey PEs must complete 24 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. Up to 12 PDH may be carried forward, and provider approval is required.
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New Mexico Professional Engineers
New Mexico PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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New York Professional Engineers
New York PEs must complete 36 PDH during each triennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics. At least 18 hours must be completed through live or interactive education, carryover is not permitted, and provider approval is required.
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North Carolina Professional Engineers
North Carolina PEs must complete 15 PDH annually, including 1 PDH in ethics. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward, and provider approval is required.
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North Dakota Professional Engineers
North Dakota PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics. Up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Ohio Professional Engineers
Ohio PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. No more than 6 hours may come from non-interactive online self-study, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Oklahoma Professional Engineers
Oklahoma PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Oregon Professional Engineers
Oregon PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Pennsylvania Professional Engineers
Pennsylvania PEs must complete 24 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 12 PDH may be carried forward.
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Rhode Island Professional Engineers
Rhode Island does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
South Carolina Professional Engineers
South Carolina PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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South Dakota Professional Engineers
South Dakota PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Tennessee Professional Engineers
Tennessee PEs must complete 24 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 12 PDH may be carried forward.
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Texas Professional Engineers
Texas PEs currently must complete 15 PDH during each annual renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics. Up to 14 PDH may be carried forward.
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Utah Professional Engineers
Utah PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Vermont Professional Engineers
Vermont PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and carryover is not permitted.
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Virginia Professional Engineers
Virginia PEs must complete 16 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and carryover is not permitted.
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Washington Professional Engineers
Washington does not require continuing education for professional engineers.
Washington DC Professional Engineers
Washington DC PEs must complete 20 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 1 PDH in ethics. Carryover is not permitted.
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West Virginia Professional Engineers
West Virginia PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Wisconsin Professional Engineers
Wisconsin PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle, including 2 PDH in ethics. At least 13 hours must be completed through live or interactive education, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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Wyoming Professional Engineers
Wyoming PEs must complete 30 PDH during each biennial renewal cycle. There are no specific ethics or state laws/rules minimums, and up to 15 PDH may be carried forward.
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