Find answers about the Mechanical PE exam, MPEP courses, Full Access Bundles, FE Mechanical prep, access, payment, and policies.
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The Principles and Practice of Engineering exam is the examination required for one to become a Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States. It is the second exam required, coming after the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Upon passing the PE exam and meeting other eligibility requirements that vary by state, such as education and experience, an engineer can then become registered in their State to stamp and sign engineering drawings and calculations as a PE. The PE Exam is created and scored by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). NCEES is a national non-profit organization composed of engineering and surveying licensing boards representing all states and U.S. territories. Learn More about the PE Exam.
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The cut score varies from one test to the next and is not published by NCEES.
You should take the exam that is most relevant to your education, experience, and future work expectations. If any of these are in conflict, experience should be the primary driver.
As of April 2020 the Mechanical PE Exam has flexible scheduling because it is a computer-based test (CBT).
It depends on your state.Learn more here.
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Spend about 10 hours brushing up on the Fundamentals to re-establish your foundation, especially if you have been out of school for a while, then practice solving as many example problems as you can, carefully and gradually uncovering the nuances along the way.
I recommend starting 4-6 months before your exam date. Any less tends to be rushed, and when life or work inevitably gets in the way, there isn’t enough slack in the schedule to accommodate the delay. Candidates often end up taking the test before they are fully prepared, or pushing their exam back, which carries a cost. On the other hand, allowing much more than 6 months leads to a casual, unfocused approach to studying which doesn’t shift into high gear until the exam date is approaching. The danger of too much time is a false sense of confidence. 4-6 months is the ideal balance.Read more of my thoughts on this.
If you are a highly motivated engineer with a detail-oriented learning style, you may not need a formal review course with live instruction. With the right program, you can get yourself well-prepared and pass on the first try. If your life is busy with work, family, and other commitments and you are looking to be more efficient, I’ve created on-demand reviewprogramsthat bypass the conventional study models and cut to the chase with focused practice problems in clean modules organized by topic. In addition to solution PDFs, I’ve recorded a clear concise solution video, typically 5-10 minutes, walking you through every single problem. My goal is to give you a way to study on your own and be confident that the process is going to bring you to your ultimate goal – passing the PE Exam!
You can check out myYouTube channeland all theFree Previewsfor my courses. If you really want to make your process more efficient, you can save 100+ hours by using the Full Access Bundle, which represents a savings of about $4,000 worth of time for the average engineer, and a lot less stress and frustration.
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Enroll in the Full Access Bundle and go in order:
Not at this time, but I may create a program in the future.
Most of the courses are not offered individually. Topic-specific modules/chapters are exclusive components of the respective bundle. The reason for this is that for most candidates, what really matters is the final outcome: Passing the PE Exam! In my experience, cherry-picking topics tends to lead to partial understanding of key concepts, confusion, frustration, and disappointment with the exam results. The program is truly a comprehensive system and takes every measure to make sure you are fully prepared. The Fundamentals course is offered a la carte, since many candidates like to get the lay of the land and gain a sense of my teaching style before enrolling in the Full Access Bundle. The practice modules (which make up the main content of the program) are written specifically for the CBT exam and will help you find the key search terms quickly as you’re studying.
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All content is available to you immediately upon enrollment.
Yes, most of the problems have been written to be as hard as exam problems or slightly harder. My goal is to challenge you, but not distract you or waste your time with hour-long problems. Every problem has at least one key insight embedded within it, and very often two or three.
Yes, all problems are solved using the NCEES Mechanical Reference Handbook PDF. The companion Practice Problems book calls out specific search terms from the handbook to help you quickly find what you need.
Yes! By covering the Fundamentals first, I give you the background and context you may have forgotten (or never fully grasped back in college) before we start solving example problems.
Yes, for each of the main practice Modules, you get all the PDFs: Problem Set, Answer Key, Complete Solutions, Key Formulas, and Key Search Terms.
The HVAC & Refrigeration Full Access Bundle and the Thermal and Fluid Systems Full Access Bundle both include lifetime access. You can take the courses at your own pace, and return to specific topics in the future if you need a refresher. I update the material periodically, and all future updates are also included.
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Yes! We have the course 300 Practice Problems for the Mechanical FE Exam, which is designed to help you prepare with confidence. Click here to watch free previews or enroll.
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Email me and I will give you a link with a credit for any course(s) you already purchased. My email address is[email protected].
Yes. You can save 15% when you pay with Bitcoin on eligible MPEP products. The Bitcoin discount does not combine with partner or referral discounts.
Yes. Group pricing starts at 2 seats for firms enrolling engineers in PE HVAC or Thermal & Fluids prep. Request group pricing.
Yes. Many engineering firms support PE licensure through professional development, training, or reimbursement budgets. We created a manager-ready overview and email template you can use to request support. Get employer sponsorship help.
Yes! As of December 2023, the HVACR Full Access Bundle and Thermal and Fluid Systems Full Access Bundle include our Pass Guarantee. As long as you use the program as intended and take the exam, you are guaranteed to pass or you are entitled to a full refund.
