Virginia PDH requirements
Last checked against board materials . Sources: DPOR APELSCIDLA board, 18VAC10-20-683.
- 16 PDH
- per 2 years
- Biennial
- Last day of licensure month, every two years
- None
- no rollover allowed
- Not required
- no subject mandate
How many PDH does a Virginia PE need?
Professional Engineers in Virginia need to complete 16 PDHs every two years. These educational hours are crucial for enhancing professional skills and keeping up with industry standards.
When does a Virginia PE license renew?
Engineers should renew their licenses by the last day of the month, every two years from the date they received their license. This regular renewal helps engineers stay current with modern practices.
Can Virginia PEs carry over PDH?
Engineers in Virginia aren't allowed to carry over PDH hours into the next renewal period. It's important to plan to complete all required education within the current two-year period.
CE for renewal must be completed during the two-year license period immediately prior to the expiration date of the license and will be valid for that renewal only; additional hours will not be valid for subsequent renewal. 18VAC10-20-683
Does the Virginia board pre-approve courses?
The Board doesn't pre-approve courses or providers. Engineers have the responsibility to choose activities that fulfill the Board's requirements.
What content counts toward Virginia PDH?
Courses should relate directly to the engineer's work, aiming to improve or expand their professional skills. Engineers can also take courses in business practices, such as project management, risk management, or ethics, making their knowledge base well-rounded.
Which activities count in Virginia?
Our site welcomes online courses, providing a flexible way for engineers to learn. There's no limit to the number of hours you can earn through online education, making it easier to get the professional development you need.
If self-directed, contains an assessment by the sponsor at the conclusion of the activity that verifies that the licensee has successfully achieved the purpose and objective of the activity 18VAC10-20-683
Other Virginia rules to know
It's important to keep records of your PDH completion for at least 3 years. We help you with this by allowing you to access and print certificates right after you finish a course or webinar. Plus, we keep your completion certificates safe for at least ten years and you can access them online anytime through your account.
Licensees must maintain records of completion of CE used to renew a license for three years from the date of expiration of the license. 18VAC10-20-683
Virginia PE continuing education FAQ
How does CE work for reinstatement?
It must be completed in the two years before the board receives the reinstatement application, is valid for that reinstatement only, and the same content cannot be credited twice in that window. 18VAC10-20-683
What if the board finds my CE was not proper?
You make up the deficiency, and those make-up hours do not count toward the current or any later renewal. 18VAC10-20-683