Licensure & Registration
Articles on EE, ECE, Computer and Software licensure and registration activities in the United States, and tips for preparing for the FE and PE Exams.
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COVID-19 Impacts PE and FE Examination Administration
The April 2020 paper-and-pencil administration of all PE examinations has been canceled in response to COVID-19. The FE examination is also affected.
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NCEES Announces Changes to FE Examination Specifications
NCEES recently announced changes to the test specifications for the Electrical and Computer module of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
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ECE-Computer Engineering PE Exam as Licensing Exam for Software Engineers
The Software Engineering PE Exam is going away. The ECE-Computer Engineering PE Exam is the appropriate exam for Software Engineers who wish to get licensed.
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How to Prepare for the NCEES Exams
You've decided to take the P.E. exam, but you're starting to dread taking the test. Here are some quick tips to help you prepare for NCEES exams.
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Occupational Licensure Facing Increased Scrutiny from Federal Government and Courts
The U.S. professional engineering community is watching closely as federal scrutiny of occupational licensure by the states is intensifying.
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Use of the Title “Engineer”
Recent actions taken by the Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying against a Swedish-educated electrical engineer, and his subsequent filing of a civil rights lawsuit have received significant media coverage.
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Engineering Licensure Across State and International Borders (UPDATED)
If you are seeking multi-state or international licensure, you may want to consider applying for an NCEES Record to simplify the process.
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How the FE Exam Can Improve Engineering Education
Engineering programs should be encouraged to use the FE exam data as an effective method for student outcomes assessment.
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Licensure Data: Check Out NCEES Squared
Squared is the official NCEES source for engineering and surveying licensure statistics.
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The Ultimate Test
Professional engineers play a critical role in designing PE exams that can determine who has the right experience to protect the public.