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PE Civil: Structural · Live online class

PE Civil: Structural Live Class

$1,195.00Enroll

Review the PE Civil: Structural subjects through live instruction, guided problem solving, and opportunities to ask questions as you learn. For three months, you’ll meet your instructors in live online classes every Saturday and Sunday and revisit each session through its recording.

One-on-one mentor support helps you organize your preparation, and one more month after the course ends gives you time to review the recordings.

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PE Civil: Structural Live Class

  • Three months of live classes
  • All five PE Civil: Structural knowledge areas
  • Classes every Saturday and Sunday
  • Every session recorded
  • One-on-one mentor support
  • One month after the course to review the recordings

Price$1,195.00

01Live instruction

How you’ll learn

  1. 1

    Understand the concepts behind the solution

    Your instructors explain the underlying concepts and work through problems step by step. The focus is on understanding how to approach a question, choose an appropriate method, and follow the reasoning through to the solution.

  2. 2

    Ask questions during class

    Live classes give you the opportunity to ask about a difficult concept or an unfamiliar step while the material is being discussed. Bring your questions from independent study and use the discussion to clarify your understanding.

  3. 3

    Revisit lessons through the recordings

    Every class session is recorded, so you can return to an explanation, pause while working through a problem, or review a topic that needs more attention. Recording access continues for one month after the three-month course ends.

  4. 4

    Get guidance from your mentor

    One-on-one mentor support gives you an opportunity to discuss your study priorities, preparation schedule, and areas where you need more work. Your mentor helps you identify practical next steps as you move through the course.

02Instructors

How your instructors teach

Learn from civil engineering instructors with experience in teaching and professional practice. Their approach connects the underlying concepts with the steps used to solve problems, helping you understand both the method and the reasoning behind it.

03Curriculum

What you’ll study

The course covers the five knowledge areas of the NCEES PE Civil: Structural exam specifications. Explore each area below to see the topics included and identify areas you would like to strengthen.

  1. 01Analysis of Structures: Loads and Load Applications, 11 topics
    1. Dead loads
    2. Live loads
    3. Construction loads
    4. Wind loads
    5. Seismic loads
    6. Moving loads
    7. Snow, rain, and ice
    8. Impact loads
    9. Earth pressure and surcharge loads
    10. Tributary areas and load paths
    11. Load combinations
  2. 02Analysis of Structures: Forces and Load Effects, 7 topics
    1. Shear and moment diagrams
    2. Axial tension and compression
    3. Shear
    4. Flexure
    5. Combined stresses
    6. Deflection
    7. Special topics: torsion, buckling, fatigue, progressive collapse, thermal deformation, and bearing
  3. 03Design and Details of Structures: Materials and Material Properties, 6 topics
    1. Soil classification and soil properties
    2. Concrete
    3. Steel
    4. Timber
    5. Masonry
    6. Material test methods and specification conformance
  1. 04Design and Details of Structures: Component Design and Detailing, 7 topics
    1. Horizontal members
    2. Vertical members
    3. Systems
    4. Connections
    5. Shallow foundations
    6. Deep foundations
    7. Retaining walls
  2. 05Temporary Structures and Other Topics, 5 topics
    1. Special inspections
    2. Submittals
    3. Formwork, falsework, scaffolding, shoring and reshoring, bracing, and anchorage
    4. Impact of construction on adjacent facilities
    5. Safety

Official references

Codes and standards reviewed

Alongside the NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook, the course works through the codes the exam draws on.

  • AASHTO LRFD
  • ACI 318
  • AISC Steel Manual
  • ASCE 7
  • IBC
  • AWC NDS
  • TMS 402/602
  • PCI Design Handbook

04Schedule

Class schedule and recording access

The course runs for three months, with live online classes every Saturday and Sunday. Every session is recorded for review.

After the course ends, you keep access to the recordings for one more month, 4 months in total, giving you time to revisit difficult topics and continue reviewing as you prepare for your exam.

After you enroll

  1. 1

    Your enrollment is confirmed

    You receive the class calendar and the link for the Saturday and Sunday live sessions.

  2. 2

    Meet your mentor

    A first call sets your study plan around the class calendar and your exam date.

  3. 3

    Class begins

    Join live every Saturday and Sunday, ask as you go, and rewatch any recording between sessions.

05Exam practice

Looking for structured exam practice?

This class provides instruction, guided problem solving, and review. Our separate PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program provides a study plan, six progressive exams, and two comprehensive mock exams.

The PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program is a separate enrollment and is not included with the class.

Explore the PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program

In their own words

Engineers who prepared for the PE Civil exam in our classes.

  • “The SEI program helped me get familiarized with the multiple codes presented in the exam. You do the questions along with the professors, go over solutions, and can ask questions whenever you need to.”

    Ashley Madrigal

    PE Civil class · RC Group LLC

  • “I really appreciated the teaching methodology used throughout the course. The instructors start with the most basic concepts and gradually work their way up to solving more complex examples.”

    Dariel Fuentes

    PE Civil class · BCC Engineering

  • “The PE class preparation course was exceptionally thorough, and the instructors were always willing to explain concepts in depth.”

    Errol Maynard

    PE Civil class · Specialty Engineering Consultants, Inc.

Read every student’s story

Pricing & FAQ

Enrollment and access

Your enrollment includes the three-month live class, session recordings, one-on-one mentor support, and one month of recording access after the course ends.

PE Civil: Structural Live Class

$1,195.00
  • Three months of live classes, every Saturday and Sunday
  • Every session recorded
  • One-on-one mentor support
  • One month after the course to review the recordings
Access
4 months in total: the three-month course and one month after it ends

Have a question before enrolling? Contact our team.

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Frequently asked questions

How do the live classes work?

Classes meet live online every Saturday and Sunday for three months. You can ask questions while the material is being discussed, and every session is recorded for review.

What if I miss a class?

Every session is recorded, so you can watch a class you missed and return to any explanation as often as you need.

How long do I have access?

You can watch the recordings throughout the three-month course and for one month after it ends, 4 months in total. If you need more time, you can extend access by 30 days for $50.00 from your account page.

Is the PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program included?

No. The PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program, with its study plan, six progressive exams, and two comprehensive mock exams, is a separate enrollment.

What if I have a question before enrolling?

Send us a message through the contact page. We are happy to help you choose the right program for your exam date and background.