State Requirements

Tennessee

Based on your state requirements, on-demand courses are accepted in your state. Our courses are structured to meet NCEES Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) guidelines — the nationally recognized standard for continuing education. Each course includes a final graded assessment and completion certificate, giving you the documentation you need for your state's renewal audit. Engineers are responsible for confirming their specific board requirements.

PDH Hours Required: Professional Engineers in Tennessee are mandated to complete 24 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) every two years to maintain licensure.
Renewal Dates: Renewal periods are determined by the date of initial licensure, individualizing each professional's deadlines and ensuring a smooth, staggered renewal process across the state.
PDH Carryover: Notably, for renewals preceding January 1, 2023, professionals can carry forward up to 12 surplus PDHs into the subsequent cycle. This provision will cease from 2023 onwards, underscoring the importance of strategic planning in professional development activities.
Board Pre-Approval: The Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners asserts its non-involvement in pre-approving courses or providers, placing the onus on engineers to ascertain the suitability and compliance of their chosen educational activities.
Approved Content: Content must be principally technical, ethical, or managerial, directly pertinent to the engineering profession. A notable stipulation necessitates that over half of the PDHs (specifically, 13 out of 24) directly relate to matters of health, safety, welfare, and technical proficiency, reaffirming the engineer's commitment to societal and occupational well-being.
Approved Activities: The Board recognizes internet-based courses as a legitimate means of acquiring PDHs, a nod towards modern convenience and the diverse formats of contemporary professional education.
Notes: Engineers are required to retain records of their PDH completion for four years. Our platform facilitates this by offering instant access to certificates upon course or webinar completion, and secure online storage of completion certificates for a minimum of ten years, accessible anytime through your account.