PE Civil · Progressive exams
PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program
Preparing for the PE Civil Structural exam means keeping a wide range of engineering concepts available when you need them. As you move into new material, earlier topics can become harder to recall.
Our program organizes your preparation into manageable portions across the subject areas covered by the PE Civil Structural exam. A clear study plan, regular practice exams, detailed feedback, and mentor guidance help you develop your understanding while continuing to revisit previous learning.
PE Civil Structural
- 6 progressive exams
- 2 comprehensive mock exams
- A study plan
- A diagnostic report and step-by-step solutions after every exam
- A strategy call and a post-exam review meeting for each exam
- Standard and Accelerated schedules
Price$695.00
The progressive exam program includes:
01Study plan
Your study plan and 6 progressive exams
Your preparation begins with a clear study plan, which you receive when you enroll. Before each scheduled exam, the study plan shows you which portions of each subject to study. You work through that material, then take the exam to practice applying what you have learned and to assess your learning.
Every progressive exam includes all subject areas within the PE Civil Structural exam specification. What changes from one exam to the next is the portion of material covered within each subject.
You begin with manageable portions across the subjects in your study plan. Each stage introduces additional material and brings earlier concepts back for review, giving you repeated opportunities to recall and apply what you have learned.
The progressive exams are shorter practice assessments: each includes 48 questions to be completed within 4 hours.
Exam 1 covers every subject area. Its topics continue on page 2.
HB pg. refers to the printed page numbers of the NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook, version 2.2. Codes and standards (ACI 318, AISC, ASCE 7 and others) are cited by section, table or page.
You’ll receive your full study plan when you enroll.
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See pricing and enrollment02Comprehensive mocks
Your comprehensive mock exams
After completing the six progressive exams, you take two comprehensive mock exams that bring together material from your complete study plan across all PE Civil Structural subject areas.
The first full-length session helps you apply your knowledge, manage your time, and identify areas that need further attention. After a period of feedback and review, the second gives you an opportunity to apply what you learned in another full-length session.
Each comprehensive mock exam includes 80 questions to be completed within 8 hours.
After each exam, your performance report, step-by-step solutions, and mentor review help you work through difficulties and plan your final preparation.
03Performance feedback
Performance feedback and detailed solutions
After each exam, you receive a diagnostic report showing your performance by subject and how you used your time. This helps you recognize your strengths, identify areas that need more practice, and follow your progress throughout the program.
Every question includes a step-by-step solution explaining the reasoning and problem-solving approach. You can revisit questions you answered incorrectly, skipped, or found uncertain to understand where your approach needs adjustment.
Solutions include relevant references to the NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook, helping you become more familiar with locating and using the information available during the exam. Your mentor helps you interpret your results and use the feedback to plan your next steps.
04Mentor check-ins
Mentor check-ins
Throughout the program, your mentor helps you organize your preparation, understand your progress, and work through challenges. Each exam includes one strategy call and one post-exam review meeting.
Strategy call
During the strategy call, you discuss your study priorities, challenging topics, and available preparation time. Your mentor helps you decide where to focus your effort and how to approach the next stage of your study plan.
Post-exam review
After the exam, you review your results together, discussing your performance and time management. This conversation helps you turn your feedback into practical steps for further study.
05Learning cycle
Learning before, during, and after each exam
Each exam is part of a learning cycle that begins with preparation and continues through practice and review.
- 1
Before the exam
Follow your study plan to prepare the assigned portions of each subject and revisit earlier material.
Your strategy call with your mentor helps you identify priorities and organize your study time around the areas that need attention.
- 2
During the exam
Recall engineering concepts, choose appropriate methods, and apply what you have studied.
This active practice gives you another opportunity to strengthen your understanding while practicing concentration, reference use, and time management.
- 3
After the exam
Use your diagnostic report and step-by-step solutions to revisit questions you answered incorrectly, skipped, or found uncertain. Work through the reasoning and try the problems again.
Your post-exam review meeting helps you interpret your results and decide what to focus on next.
06Pace
Choose your preparation pace
Both options include the same eight exams, performance reports, solutions, and mentor support. The difference is the time available between exams for preparation and review.
Standard
About 4 months
An exam every other week
Take an exam every other week, on Saturday or Sunday, with additional time between assessments to work through the study plan and revisit challenging material. This pace may suit you if you are balancing preparation with work or other commitments.
Accelerated
About 2 months
An exam each week
Take an exam each week, on Saturday or Sunday. This pace may suit you if you can dedicate consistent study time throughout the week and are ready to move through the material more quickly.
Your mentor will help you consider your starting point, available study time, and target exam date. Together, you’ll discuss your preparation pace and weekend exam schedule, with guidance throughout the program.
07Exam experience
Become familiar with the exam experience
Timed practice gives you opportunities to apply engineering concepts, work with exam references, and make decisions about how to use your time.
The two comprehensive mock exams bring these skills together over full-length sessions, helping you assess your preparation and identify what still needs practice.
Pricing & FAQ
Pricing and enrollment
One payment covers the eight exams, performance reports, solutions, and mentor support.
PE Civil Structural Progressive Exam Program
- 6 progressive exams, 48 questions and 4 hours each
- 2 comprehensive mock exams, 80 questions and 8 hours each
- A study plan with the material for each exam
- A diagnostic report and step-by-step solutions after every exam
- A strategy call and a post-exam review meeting for each exam
- Preparation
- About 4 months (Standard) or 2 months (Accelerated)
- Access
- 120 days from enrollment
Have a question before enrolling? Contact our team.
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Frequently asked questions
When are the exams scheduled?
Each exam opens on a scheduled date that follows your study plan: every other week on the Standard schedule, every week on the Accelerated schedule. You discuss your pace and your Saturday or Sunday exam schedule with your mentor.
Are the progressive exams full length?
No. The six progressive exams are shorter practice assessments of 48 questions and 4 hours each. The two comprehensive mock exams are full length: 80 questions and 8 hours each.
How do I choose between Standard and Accelerated?
Standard leaves more time between exams for preparation and review; Accelerated moves through the material more quickly if you can study consistently throughout the week. Your mentor helps you decide based on your starting point, available study time, and target exam date.
How long do I have access?
Your platform access lasts 120 days from enrollment, separate from the two or four months of your preparation schedule. If you need more time, you can extend access by 30 days for $50.00 from your account page, and your progress and feedback are preserved.
Do I need my own reference materials?
Yes. The NCEES PE Civil Reference Handbook and the design standards used in the exam are copyrighted, and some are paid documents, so you upload your own licensed PDF copies in the Resources area. They then appear beside the questions in your exams.
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.