Professional Development Hour (PDH) Requirements

Kentucky engineers are required to complete 30 PDH biennially. The deadline is June 30 odd years for engineers with last names beginning with A-K, and June 30 even years for L-Z.

The Board does not approve continuing education providers or courses. In order to qualify for credit the course shall be relevant to the practice of engineering, contain technical, ethical or managerial subjects, be an organized program of learning and be conducted by individuals with education, training or expertise. Click here for the full rules.

Under the Kentucky rules, online and correspondence courses will both qualify for acceptable PDH. A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:  If the state Board rejects one of our courses for any reason, you get a FULL refund. No questions asked. Simply provide a copy of the rejection letter issued to you by your State Licensing Board.

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Subject Requirement
Hours Required 30 hours biennially beginning with renewals June 30, 2010
Renewal Dates June 30 odd years for engineers with last names beginning with A – K
June 30 even years for engineers with last names beginning with L – Z
Course Approval The Board does not pre-approve providers or specific courses. Each engineer must determine whether an activity meets the Board’s requirements.
Course Content Courses must be relevant to the practice of engineering, contain technical, ethical, or managerial subjects, be an organized program of learning, and be conducted by individuals with education, training or expertise.  Click here for the full rules.
Online/Correspondence There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through online or correspondence courses.

Board Website: Kentucky Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors