Vermont PDH requirements

When does a Vermont PE license renew?

To stay consistent with their professional development, engineers should note the biennial license expiration of July 31 in even-numbered years, prompting timely renewal and continuous learning.

All licenses expire on July 31st of even years unless renewed. Vermont OPR engineering rules, 2.1

Can Vermont PEs carry over PDH?

Earned credits remain valid for up to three years, providing scope for professionals to carry forward credits accrued in the year leading up to the renewal date. However, these credits should not have been accounted for in the previous renewal cycle, ensuring fresh learning each period.

These PDHs shall be obtained during the three years preceding the renewal date. Each PDH can be counted toward only one renewal. Vermont OPR engineering rules, 2.11

Does the Vermont board pre-approve courses?

The Board empowers engineers to select courses they deem fit, without pre-approving providers or specific courses, relying on engineers to choose activities that fulfill the Board's standards.

What content counts toward Vermont PDH?

The focus for acceptable courses encompasses a broad spectrum, encouraging engineers to pursue learning that maintains, enhances, or expands their current skill set. This can range from technical engineering topics, ethics, standards of practice, to engineering management, fostering comprehensive professional growth.

Which activities count in Vermont?

Vermont's Professional Engineers have the flexibility to engage in various forms of learning. The Board acknowledges online courses, correspondence courses, and pre-recorded sessions as viable means to earn the necessary PDH credits, accommodating different learning preferences and schedules.

PDHs for activities 1-3 above may be earned in person, through the internet, correspondence, by television, or by pre-recorded media. Vermont OPR engineering rules, 2.11(c)(6)

Other Vermont rules to know

Except for first-time renewals, all Professional Engineers need to meet the CPC requirements. A single PDH represents 60 minutes of learning, setting a standard unit of professional development time. It's crucial for engineers to keep records of their CPC completion for two past renewal cycles. Our platform eases this process by offering immediate access to certificates upon course or webinar completion, secure long-term storage of completion certificates for at least ten years, and hassle-free access through your online account anytime.

The subject of an audit shall, within 30 days of the date of the audit notice, furnish documentary evidence showing completion of the requirements for the audited reporting period. Vermont OPR engineering rules, 2.11