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FE Chemical Exam Prep

Comprehensive study materials for the FE Chemical exam.

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Explore FE Chemical Exam Prep Course Options

The FE Chemical exam tests your baseline understanding of chemical engineering principles. Students typically take this exam near the beginning of their professional engineering journey. Explore our proven study options below, and we’ll make sure you have everything you need to pass.

About the Live Online FE Chemical Prep Course

If you are looking for an instructor-guided review (with a passing guarantee!) for your NCEES FE Chemical Exam, the Live Online Course Bundle is for you.

What Sets PPI Apart?

  • Our newly-redesigned eLearning platform. The easy-to-navigate interface, exam-like features, and expert design of our new eLearning platform give you the best possible exam prep experience.
  • Instruction from professional engineers. Learn directly from industry experts with a unique mix of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
  • Complete coverage of every topic on the NCEES FE Chemical Exam. Our lectures, course materials, and homework assignments thoroughly cover every topic you’ll see on exam day.
  • Access to prep materials before and after your course. Start preparing right away with early access to study tools, plus access your course for one additional month after it ends to ensure you can study up to your exam date.
  • Schedules that span 4 to 6 months. We want to ensure you can properly retain information and allow enough time for homework. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don't have to worry about “cramming” for your exam.
  • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes, as well as access to online quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, and more.
  • Prep materials that are always updated. Our content is always updated to the most current NCEES exam specifications and codes.
  • Our reputation as leaders in FE and PE exam prep. We have been preparing engineers for their FE and PE exams since 1975. Our courses are high quality and based on decades of experience.
  • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.

Why Enroll in a Course Now?

  • Monthly Payment Options with Affirm: Pay off your course over 3, 6, or 12 months with our convenient Affirm payment plans.
  • Risk-Free Enrollment: We offer Risk-Free Enrollment should you need to transfer or cancel your enrollment because you are not able to sit for your exam.
  • Secure Your Spot: Courses fill up fast! By enrolling now, you don’t have to worry about your course potentially being full closer to the start date.

Live Online Lecture Demo

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What's Included:

Course Features

Interact with your instructor and other classmates during Live Online lectures. Watch bite-sized video lectures in between classes, then ask the instructor questions during live lecture. Live Lecture also features exclusive problem-solving content to review during class. Live lectures on scheduled dates/times help provide structure throughout your course. 

Connect with your instructor on discussion forums and by email. Your instructor is an expert with years of real-world professional experience and is here to guide you every step of the way.

We’re so confident in our program that should you fail your exam, you can repeat the OnDemand course for free. Simply complete all homework assignments to qualify for the Passing Guarantee.
The course calendar is a convenient central hub for all your studies. Each week, your calendar displays all your weekly assignments and live lectures. Stay on top of your studies by reading the relevant Web Book chapters and solving associated practice problems before class, then complete the corresponding homework assignment after class.

Live office hours, strategically placed in the schedule, provide time for additional Q&A and problem solving with your instructor.

All Live Online lectures are recorded and posted the next day for additional viewing in case you are unable to attend or want to re-watch an important topic. 

Interact with your classmates on forums and live lecture chats to discuss your exam prep experiences and talk through exam topics.

Did you recently take your exam and aren't sure if you passed? Or, are you waiting to hear if your exam application was accepted? We've got you covered! We'll provide you with a full refund if you let us know before the first live class date. We can also transfer you to a future session free of charge at any time.

New Videos Available! Watch new, bite-sized video lectures to help understand key concepts for the exam.

Upon registration for your course, you will gain instant access to OnDemand lectures to get your exam prep started.

All presentation slides are downloadable, providing you the opportunity to take notes as you follow along with your instructor.

The course syllabus and homework assignments help you stay on track and reinforce key concepts.
Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons will provide you with the training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam success.

Proven test-taking and time-management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam-day success.

Digital Materials
Create custom quizzes from a database of thousands of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic. The Qbank allows you to filter by exam topic as well as quantitative and non-quantitative questions.
Practice using NCEES-like exam simulations. Each exam contains a unique set of questions. To simulate an exam-day experience, you can reference your copy of the NCEES Handbook on the left, and answer questions on the right.
FE Chemical Review Manual Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual is the most comprehensive review manual for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. It offers complete coverage of FE Chemical exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements.
FE Chemical Practice Problems Book Cover

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's FE Chemical Practice Problems web book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.

Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies.
Increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
Your Learning Path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. For Live Online students, your schedule is automatically customized to your class schedule. For OnDemand and Learning Hub students, you can customize the number of hours you want to study per week, as well as any days off, and your Learning Path will automatically update to match your availability.
Available Add-Ons
The official NCEES Practice Exam contains questions and solutions to familiarize you with this exam's format and content.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual is a comprehensive review manual for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. It offers complete coverage of FE Chemical exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's FE Chemical Practice Problems contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.

Casio Scientific Calculator Product Image
Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.

Purchase Options

May - August Course
Live Online Course: FE Chemical (May 2025 - August 2025) (Instant Access)
May - August Course
$1,295.00
$1,795.00

If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your FE exam, the PPI Live Online Course Bundle is for you. We leverage over 45 years of exam prep experience, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES FE Chemical exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Utilizing your live instructor, a community of other students, and the bounty of FE study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.

Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

  • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 60+ hours of live lectures and 60+ hours of OnDemand lectures, including lectures on each exam topic, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
  • Schedules that span 2-3 months to ensure you can properly retain information and allow enough time for homework. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don’t have to worry about “cramming” for your exam.
  • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes plus NCEES handbook, as well as access to online quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, and more.
  • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.
$1,295.00
$1,795.00
September - December Course
Live Online Course: FE Chemical (September 2025 - December 2025) (Access Your Course Starting 6/3/25)
September-December Course
$1,295.00
$1,795.00

If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your FE Chemical exam, the PPI Live Online Course Bundle is for you. We leverage 50+ years of exam prep experience, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES FE Chemical exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Utilizing your live instructor, a community of other students, and the bounty of FE Chemical study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.

Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

  • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes hours of live lectures and OnDemand lectures, including lectures on each exam topic, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
  • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes plus NCEES handbook, as well as access to online quizzes, practice exams, flashcards, and more.
  • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.
$1,295.00
$1,795.00

About the OnDemand FE Chemical Prep Course

This OnDemand Course Bundle was created to help you study at your own pace, but also choose the course time frame that works best for you. We leverage over 45 years of FE Chemical exam prep experience when designing our OnDemand courses, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Choose between the 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year options. 

Every PPI OnDemand course comes with:

  • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 30+ hours of recorded lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, and exam strategy sessions.
  • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, detailed class notes, and more. 
  • PPI’s Learning Hub with practice exams, a Qbank, flashcards, and so much more!

Access Time

Access to your OnDemand Course begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year courses, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly courses, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription.

Live Online Lecture Demo

Learning Platform Demo

 

What's Included:

Course Features

New Videos Available! Watch new, bite-sized video lectures to help understand key concepts for the exam.

Upon registration for your course, you will gain instant access to OnDemand lectures to get your exam prep started.

All presentation slides are downloadable, providing you the opportunity to take notes as you follow along with your instructor.

The course syllabus and homework assignments help you stay on track and reinforce key concepts.
Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons will provide you with the training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam success.

Proven test-taking and time-management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam-day success.

Digital Materials
Create custom quizzes from a database of thousands of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic. The Qbank allows you to filter by exam topic as well as quantitative and non-quantitative questions.
Practice using NCEES-like exam simulations. Each exam contains a unique set of questions. To simulate an exam-day experience, you can reference your copy of the NCEES Handbook on the left, and answer questions on the right.
FE Chemical Review Manual Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual is the most comprehensive review manual for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. It offers complete coverage of FE Chemical exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements.
FE Chemical Practice Problems Book Cover

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's FE Chemical Practice Problems web book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.

Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies.
Increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
Your Learning Path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. For Live Online students, your schedule is automatically customized to your class schedule. For OnDemand and Learning Hub students, you can customize the number of hours you want to study per week, as well as any days off, and your Learning Path will automatically update to match your availability.
Available Add-Ons
The official NCEES Practice Exam contains questions and solutions to familiarize you with this exam's format and content.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual is a comprehensive review manual for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. It offers complete coverage of FE Chemical exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's FE Chemical Practice Problems contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.

Casio Scientific Calculator Product Image
Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.

Purchase Options

Select an Access Period
Save 64% vs Monthly
OnDemand Course: FE Chemical - 1 Year
1-Year Access (Non-Renewing)
$1,495.00
$1,995.00
This course is a 12-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
$1,495.00
$1,995.00
OnDemand Course: FE Chemical - 3 Months
3-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
$995.00
This course is a 3-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
$995.00
OnDemand Course: FE Chemical - 6 Months
6-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
$995.00
$1,495.00
This course is a 6-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
$995.00
$1,495.00
Recurring Subscription
OnDemand Course: FE Chemical - Monthly Renewing
$345.00

Study at your own pace with PPI’s OnDemand Prep Course. Not only do OnDemand courses thoroughly cover every topic, but they also provide you with all the NCEES-approved materials you need.

FE Chemical Prep Course Overview:

  • Provides focused review of all topics on the NCEES FE Chemical exam
  • Includes 26+ hours of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours
  • Gives you everything you need to pass—from reference materials to homework assignments to detailed class notes

Benefits Include:

  • Watch lectures and problem solving demonstrations on your own schedule
  • Stay on track with structured and focused reading and problem assignments
  • Download presentation slides for easy note-taking
  • Assess your exam readiness with digital resources in the PPI Learning Hub
  • Learn tips and tricks for how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator
  • Hone your test-taking and time management skills

This course is a monthly renewing subscription that will automatically renew each month until canceled.

$345.00
OnDemand Course: FE Chemical - Weekly Renewing
$195.00

Study at your own pace with PPI’s OnDemand Prep Course. Not only do OnDemand courses thoroughly cover every topic, but they also provide you with all the NCEES-approved materials you need.

FE Chemical Prep Course Overview:

  • Provides focused review of all topics on the NCEES FE Chemical exam
  • Includes 26+ hours of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours
  • Gives you everything you need to pass—from reference materials to homework assignments to detailed class notes

Benefits Include:

  • Watch lectures and problem solving demonstrations on your own schedule
  • Stay on track with structured and focused reading and problem assignments
  • Download presentation slides for easy note-taking
  • Assess your exam readiness with digital resources in the PPI Learning Hub
  • Learn tips and tricks for how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator
  • Hone your test-taking and time management skills

This course is a weekly renewing subscription that will automatically renew each week until canceled.

$195.00

About Learning Hub

The Learning Hub Bundle is perfect for those who need a refresher before the exam. The review materials in this bundle are updated to the current NCEES exam specs, contain thorough coverage of chemical engineering principles, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of the concepts. This curated bundle includes FE Chemical Review web book, practice problems, and the most realistic practice exams on the market.

PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for FE Chemical exam prep. The Learning Hub is more than an eLearning platform—it is a time-tested program that guides examinees through their exam prep from start to finish. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, Practice” until you are ready for exam day.

PPI Learning Hub is ideal if you need to review key knowledge areas and would like extensive practice to be part of your exam preparation.

Access Time

Access to Learning Hub begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year Learning Hub products, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly Learning Hub products, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription. 

Learning Platform Demo


What's Included:

Digital Materials
Create custom quizzes from a database of thousands of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic. The Qbank allows you to filter by exam topic as well as quantitative and non-quantitative questions.
Practice using NCEES-like exam simulations. Each exam contains a unique set of questions. To simulate an exam-day experience, you can reference your copy of the NCEES Handbook on the left, and answer questions on the right.
FE Chemical Review Manual Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual is the most comprehensive review manual for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. It offers complete coverage of FE Chemical exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements.
FE Chemical Practice Problems Book Cover

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's FE Chemical Practice Problems web book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.

Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies.
Increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
Your Learning Path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. For Live Online students, your schedule is automatically customized to your class schedule. For OnDemand and Learning Hub students, you can customize the number of hours you want to study per week, as well as any days off, and your Learning Path will automatically update to match your availability.
Available Add-Ons
The official NCEES Practice Exam contains questions and solutions to familiarize you with this exam's format and content.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual is a comprehensive review manual for the NCEES FE Chemical exam. It offers complete coverage of FE Chemical exam knowledge areas and the relevant elements.

Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's FE Chemical Practice Problems contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.

Casio Scientific Calculator Product Image
Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.

Purchase Options

Select an Access Period
Learning Hub: FE Chemical - 1 Year
1-Year Learning Hub Access
$849.00
PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 12 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!
$849.00
Learning Hub: FE Chemical - 6 Months
$649.00

This 6-month subscription is the ideal choice if your exam date is set and you are interested in structuring your study process. This subscription will help you to review key topics and offers extensive practice.

PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for NCEES FE Chemical exam prep. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, and Practice” until you are ready for exam day. 

FE Chemical Learning Hub includes:

  • FE Chemical Study Plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.
  • Four Diagnostic Exams with exam-like questions that will test your knowledge and assess your skill level.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs in detailed problem solving examples.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Practice Problems Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
  • Quiz Generator lets examinees create custom quizzes with unique problems to master problem-solving skills for each exam topic. Choose from a database of over 2,500 problems.
  • 500+ Flashcards help increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
  • Two Full Practice Exams each with 110 multiple-choice problems consistent with NCEES exam format, scope of topics, number of problems, and level of difficulty.

Additional Features:

  • Performance reports that let you track your weakness and strengths for each section
  • Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet, or phone

This subscription is for 6 months and begins on the date of purchase.

$649.00
Learning Hub: FE Chemical - 3 Months
$399.00

This 3-month subscription is the ideal choice if your exam date is set and you are interested in structuring your study process. This subscription will help you to review key topics and offers extensive practice.

PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for NCEES FE Chemical exam prep. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, and Practice” until you are ready for exam day. 

FE Chemical Learning Hub includes:

  • FE Chemical Study Plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.
  • Four Diagnostic Exams with exam-like questions that will test your knowledge and assess your skill level.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs in detailed problem solving examples.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Practice Problems Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
  • Quiz Generator lets examinees create custom quizzes with unique problems to master problem-solving skills for each exam topic. Choose from a database of over 2,500 problems.
  • 500+ Flashcards help increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
  • Two Full Practice Exams each with 110 multiple-choice problems consistent with NCEES exam format, scope of topics, number of problems, and level of difficulty.

Additional Features:

  • Performance reports that let you track your weakness and strengths for each section
  • Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet, or phone

This subscription is for 3 months and begins on the date of purchase.

$399.00
Recurring Subscription
Learning Hub: FE Chemical - Monthly Renewing
$149.00

This monthly renewing subscription is the ideal choice if you are seeking flexibility or do not know when your exam date is quite yet.

PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for NCEES FE Chemical exam prep. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, and Practice” until you are ready for exam day. 

FE Chemical Learning Hub includes:

  • FE Chemical Study Plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.
  • Four Diagnostic Exams with exam-like questions that will test your knowledge and assess your skill level.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs in detailed problem solving examples.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Practice Problems Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
  • Quiz Generator lets examinees create custom quizzes with unique problems to master problem-solving skills for each exam topic. Choose from a database of over 2,500 problems.
  • 500+ Flashcards help increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
  • Two Full Practice Exams each with 110 multiple-choice problems consistent with NCEES exam format, scope of topics, number of problems, and level of difficulty.

Additional Features:

  • Performance reports that let you track your weakness and strengths for each section
  • Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet, or phone

This subscription is for 1 month and begins on the date of purchase. It will renew each month until canceled.

$149.00
Learning Hub: FE Chemical - Weekly Renewing
$59.00

This weekly renewing subscription is the ideal choice if you are seeking flexibility or do not know when your exam date is quite yet.

PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for NCEES FE Chemical exam prep. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, and Practice” until you are ready for exam day. 

FE Chemical Learning Hub includes:

  • FE Chemical Study Plan acts as a central hub, assigning tasks and connecting directly to digital products, to keep you on track for your exam date.
  • Four Diagnostic Exams with exam-like questions that will test your knowledge and assess your skill level.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Review Manual Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs in detailed problem solving examples.
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s FE Chemical Practice Problems Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES FE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
  • Quiz Generator lets examinees create custom quizzes with unique problems to master problem-solving skills for each exam topic. Choose from a database of over 2,500 problems.
  • 500+ Flashcards help increase your recall of essential principles, equations, laws, and formulas.
  • Two Full Practice Exams each with 110 multiple-choice problems consistent with NCEES exam format, scope of topics, number of problems, and level of difficulty.

Additional Features:

  • Performance reports that let you track your weakness and strengths for each section
  • Take your review on-the-go with access anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet, or phone

This subscription is for 1 week and begins on the date of purchase. It will renew each week until canceled.

$59.00

Class Options for the Live Online Course Bundle

Expand the list below to show all available Live Online class dates and information.

FE Chemical Live Online Course (May 2025 - August 2025)
Schedule
May 22 - August 28, 2025
Location
Location:
Online
Instructor
Instructor:
FE Chemical Live Online Course (September 2025 - December 2025)
Schedule
September 25, 2025 - January 15, 2026
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Location:
Online
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Instructor:

Exam Details for the FE Chemical Exam

  • The FE Chemical exam is most students’ first step toward becoming a professionally licensed chemical engineer. It is a computer-based, closed book exam with 110 questions. The exam appointment time is 6 hours long and includes:
    • Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
    • Tutorial (8 minutes)
    • Exam (5 hours and 20 minutes)
    • Optional scheduled break (25 minutes)
  • The only resource you will have on exam day is a digital version of the NCEES FE Reference Handbook
  • The exam is administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test centers
  • The exam fee is $225
  • The average pass rate of a first-time taker of the FE Chemical exam is 73% as of July 2024.

Prerequisites and requirements before taking the exam vary by state; please visit the NCEES website for more information.

  • Analytic geometry, logarithms, and trigonometry
  • Calculus (e.g., single-variable, integral, differential)
  • Differential equations (e.g., ordinary, partial, Laplace)
  • Numerical methods (e.g., error propagation, Taylor's series, curve fitting, Newton-Raphson, Fourier series)
  • Algebra (e.g., fundamentals, matrix algebra, systems of equations)
  • Accuracy, precision, and significant figures
  • Probability distributions (e.g., discrete, continuous, normal, binomial)
  • Expected value (weighted average) in decision making
  • Hypothesis testing and design of experiments (e.g., t-test, outlier testing, analysis of the variance)
  • Measures of central tendencies and dispersions (e.g., mean, mode, standard deviation, confidence intervals)
  • Regression and curve fitting
  • Statistical control (e.g., control limits)
  • Basic dynamics (e.g., friction, force, mass, acceleration, momentum)
  • Work, energy, and power (as applied to particles or rigid bodies)
  • Electricity, current, and voltage laws (e.g., charge, energy, current, voltage, power, Kirchhoff's law, Ohm's law)
  • Chemical, electrical, mechanical, and physical properties (e.g., effect of temperature, pressure, stress, strain, failure)
  • Material types and compatibilities (e.g., engineered materials, ferrous and nonferrous metals)
  • Corrosion mechanisms and control
  • Polymers, ceramics, and composites
  • Inorganic chemistry (e.g., molarity, normality, molality, acids, bases, redox reactions, valence, solubility product, pH, pK, electrochemistry, periodic table)
  • Organic chemistry (e.g., nomenclature, structure, balanced equations, reactions, synthesis)
  • Analytical chemistry (e.g., wet chemistry and instrumental chemistry)
  • Biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology (e.g., organization and function of the cell; Krebs, glycolysis, Calvin cycles; enzymes and protein chemistry; genetics; protein synthesis, translation, transcription)
  • Bioprocessing (e.g., fermentation, biological treatment systems, aerobic, anaerobic process, nutrient removal)
  • Fluid properties
  • Dimensionless numbers (e.g., Reynolds number)
  • Mechanical energy balance (e.g., pipes, valves, fittings, pressure losses across packed beds, pipe networks)
  • Bernoulli equation (hydrostatic pressure, velocity head)
  • Laminar and turbulent flow
  • Flow measurement (e.g., orifices, Venturi meters)
  • Pumps, turbines, compressors, and vacuum systems
  • Compressible flow and non-Newtonian fluids
  • Thermodynamic properties of pure components and mixtures (e.g., specific volume, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, ideal gas law)
  • Properties data and phase diagrams of pure components and mixtures (e.g., steam tables, psychrometric charts, T-s, P-h, x-y, T-x-y)
  • Thermodynamic laws (e.g., first law, second law)
  • Thermodynamic processes (e.g., isothermal, adiabatic, isentropic, phase changes)
  • Cyclic processes and efficiencies (e.g., power, refrigeration, heat pump)
  • Phase equilibrium (e.g., fugacity, activity coefficient, Raoult's law)
  • Chemical equilibrium
  • Heats of reaction and mixing
  • Steady-state mass balance
  • Unsteady-state mass balance
  • Steady-state energy balance
  • Unsteady-state energy balance
  • Recycle/bypass processes
  • Reactive systems (e.g., combustion)
  • Conductive heat transfer
  • Convective heat transfer (natural and forced)
  • Radiation heat transfer
  • Heat-transfer coefficients (e.g., overall, local, fouling)
  • Heat-transfer equipment, operation, and design (e.g., double pipe, shell and tube, fouling, number of transfer units, log-mean temperature difference, flow configuration)
  • Molecular diffusion (e.g., steady and unsteady state, physical property estimation)
  • Convective mass transfer (e.g., mass-transfer coefficient, eddy diffusion)
  • Separation systems (e.g., distillation, absorption, extraction, membrane processes, adsorption)
  • Equilibrium stage methods (e.g., graphical methods, McCabe-Thiele, efficiency)
  • Continuous contact methods (e.g., number of transfer units, height equivalent to a theoretical plate, height of transfer unit, number of theoretical plates)
  • Humidification, drying, and evaporation
  • Particle properties (e.g., surface and bulk forces, particle size distribution)
  • Processing (e.g., crushing, grinding, crystallization)
  • Transportation and storage (e.g., belts, pneumatic, slurries, tanks, hoppers)
  • Reaction rates and order
  • Rate constant (e.g., Arrhenius function)
  • Conversion, yield, and selectivity
  • Type of reactions (e.g., series, parallel, forward, reverse, homogeneous, heterogeneous, biological)
  • Reactor types (e.g., batch, semibatch, continuous stirred tank, plug flow, gas phase, liquid phase)
  • Catalysis (e.g., mechanisms, biocatalysis, physical properties)
  • Time value of money (e.g., present worth, annual worth, future worth, rate of return)
  • Economic analyses (e.g., break-even, benefit-cost, optimal economic life)
  • Uncertainty (e.g., expected value and risk)
  • Project selection (e.g., comparison of projects with unequal lives, lease/buy/make, depreciation, discounted cash flow)
  • Dynamics (e.g., first- and second-order processes, gains and time constants, stability, damping, and transfer functions)
  • Control strategies (e.g., feedback, feedforward, cascade, ratio, PID controller tuning, alarms, other safety equipment)
  • Control loop design and hardware (e.g., matching measured and manipulated variables, sensors, control valves, conceptual process control, distributed control system [DCS] programming, programmable logic controller [PLC] programming, interlocks)
  • Process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Equipment selection (e.g., sizing and scale-up)
  • Equipment and facilities cost estimation (e.g., cost indices, equipment costing)
  • Process design and optimization (e.g., sustainability, efficiency, green engineering, inherently safer design, evaluation of specifications, product design)
  • Design standards (e.g., regulatory, ASTM, ISO, OSHA)
  • Hazardous properties of materials, including SDS (e.g., corrosivity, flammability, toxicity, reactivity, handling, storage, transportation)
  • Industrial hygiene (e.g., toxicity, noise, PPE, ergonomics)
  • Process safety, risk assessment, and hazard analysis (e.g., layer of protection analysis, hazard and operability [HAZOP] studies, fault and event tree analysis, dispersion modeling)
  • Overpressure and underpressure protection (e.g., relief, redundant control, inherently safe)
  • Waste minimization, waste treatment, and regulation (e.g., air, water, solids, RCRA, CWA, other EPA, OSHA)
  • Reactivity hazards (e.g., inerting, runaway reactions, compatibility)
  • Codes of ethics (professional and technical societies)
  • Agreements, contracts, and contract law (e.g., noncompete, nondisclosure, memorandum of understanding)
  • Public health, safety, and welfare (e.g., public protection issues, licensing, professional liability, regulatory issues)
  • Intellectual property (e.g., copyright, trade secrets, patents, trademarks)

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Paul Anderson, MS, PE

Paul Anderson, MS, PE has tutored and lectured for college level courses in Physics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and Heat Transfer. In graduate school, he was also a Teaching Assistant for upper division mechanical engineering courses in Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer.
Paul has over 20 years of experience as a mechanical engineer in the fields of nuclear power generation, semiconductor processing, inkjet printing, flow instrumentation, and environmental / NOx reduction. He holds a bachelor of science degree in nuclear engineering from Oregon State University and a master of science degree in mechanical engineering also from Oregon State University. Paul passed the Mechanical PE Thermal and Fluids Systems exam and is very familiar with the new exam specifications.

Seina Soufiani, PE

Seina Soufiani, PE is a licensed Professional Engineer in California, Colorado, and Washington, DC. He is an instructor for the PE exam in Chemical Engineering. Currently at the California Public Utilities Commission, he advises Commissioners
appointed by the Governor of California on regulatory energy issues related to integrated resource planning, transmission planning, and interconnection planning to meet California’s clean energy goals.

Previously, Seina was the Chief Engineer at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, where he led and managed the agency’s Engineering Section and provided expert testimony and recommendations to Commissioners appointed by the Governor of Colorado. He has testified and worked on regulatory issues related to implementing Colorado’s clean energy goals, including beneficial electrification, demand-side management, clean heat planning, electric and natural gas rate cases, transportation electrification, energy storage, and certificates of public convenience and necessity. He also has worked at the Colorado Department of Transportation and the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Seina holds a Master of Science in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is also a guitarist and enjoys music, reading, history, basketball, the beach, and playing with his dog. He lives in San Diego, CA.

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FE Chemical Exam FAQs

The FE exams are 6 hours long. They include a nondisclosure agreement, a tutorial of 8 minutes, the exam for 5 hours and 20 minutes, a scheduled break of 25 minutes, and a brief survey.
Unfortunately, no. This exam is computer-based and considered a “limited reference exam,” which means that during the exam, the only reference material you can use is the NCEES FE Reference Handbook which is provided on screen. You can't bring any reference books to the exam. The FE Chemical Review and FE Chemical Practice books will prepare you for exam day by familiarizing you with the handbook.
The passing score varies, but we recommend aiming for at least 70% on exam day.

The FE Chemical exam covers the following topics:

  • Mathematics
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Engineering Sciences
  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry and Biology
  • Fluid Mechanics/Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Material/Energy Balances
  • Heat Transfer
  • Mass Transfer and Separation
  • Solids Handling
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Economics
  • Process Design
  • Process Control
  • Safety, Health, and Environment
  • Ethics and Professional Practice
For more information on specifications for the exams effective July 1, 2020, please view this PDF.

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