Career Details

Fundamentals of Engineering - Industrial and Systems

Description

The FE exam is generally your first step in the process of becoming a licensed professional engineer (P.E.). It is designed for recent graduates and students who are close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program. The FE exam is a computer-based exam administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers.

Certifying Organization

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Principles and Practice of Engineering - Control Systems

Certifying Organization

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Engineering Principles

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional - Technologist

Certifying Organization

American Society of Mechanical Engineers International

Type

B - Advanced

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