PE Environmental Exam Prep

Comprehensive study materials for the PE Environmental exam.

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Explore PE Environmental Exam Bundle Options

The NCEES PE Environmental exam is a closed book computer-based exam. Our Exam Prep Bundles are designed to make sure you have everything you need for exam-day success. Explore each bundle option below, or compare our bundles, to find the right study option that fits your learning style.

About the Live Online Course Bundle

If you are looking for an instructor-guided review (with a passing guarantee!) for your NCEES PE Environmental 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 PE Environmental exam. Our lectures, course materials, and homework assignments thoroughly cover every topic you’ll see on exam day.
  • 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, and more.
  • 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. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don't have to worry about “cramming” for your exam. We provide a structured study schedule of assignments to keep you on track.
  • 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?

  • Immediate Access to Online Study Tools: As soon as you enroll, you'll get immediate access to OnDemand lectures and online study tools so you can start preparing now before live lectures begin.
  • 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

Learning Platform Demo

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.

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

Updated to the new NCEES 2022 closed-book exam format

Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds 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.
PE Environmental Review Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Environmental Review Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES PE Environmental Reference Handbook call-outs and detailed problem solving examples.
PE Environmental Practice Book Cover
R. Wane Schneiter, PhD, PE's Environmental Practice Problem Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES PE Environmental 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.
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.
The Activity Library contains all the same study materials that are available in your Learning Path in an easy-to-search interface. Filter by exam topic to see all available activities in that topic. You can also search by activity name for easy lookup.

Purchase Options

September - December Course
Live Online Course: PE Environmental (September 2025 - December 2025) (Instant Access)
September-December Course
$2,335.50
$2,595.00

We leverage 50+ years of PE exam prep experience when designing our Live Online Course Bundle, 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. Your live online review covers all NCEES PE Environmental exam topics.

Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

  • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 60+ hours of lectures, 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 PPI’s Learning Hub for quizzes, practice exams, 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.
$2,335.50
$2,595.00
January - April Course
Live Online Course: PE Environmental (January 2026 - April 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 10/1/25)
January - April Course
$2,335.50
$2,595.00

We leverage over 50 years of PE exam prep experience when designing our Live Online Course Bundle, 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. Your live online review covers all NCEES PE Environmental exam topics.

Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

  • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 60+ hours of lectures, 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 PPI’s Learning Hub for quizzes, practice exams, 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.
$2,335.50
$2,595.00

About the OnDemand Course Bundle

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 50 years of PE 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 60+ 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 the NCEES handbook. 
  • PPI’s Learning Hub with a learning path, practice exams, qbank, 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.

Course 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

Updated to the new NCEES 2022 closed-book exam format

Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds 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.
PE Environmental Review Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Environmental Review Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES PE Environmental Reference Handbook call-outs and detailed problem solving examples.
PE Environmental Practice Book Cover
R. Wane Schneiter, PhD, PE's Environmental Practice Problem Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES PE Environmental 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.
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.
The Activity Library contains all the same study materials that are available in your Learning Path in an easy-to-search interface. Filter by exam topic to see all available activities in that topic. You can also search by activity name for easy lookup.

Purchase Options

Select an Access Period
Save 49% vs. 3 Months
OnDemand Course: PE Environmental - 1 Year Access
1-Year Access (Non-Renewing)
$2,515.50
$2,795.00

This course is a 12-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.

$2,515.50
$2,795.00
OnDemand Course: PE Environmental - 6 Months Access
6-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
$2,065.50
$2,295.00
This course is a 6-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
$2,065.50
$2,295.00
OnDemand Course: PE Environmental - 3 Months Access
3-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
$1,228.50
$1,365.00
This course is a 3-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.
$1,228.50
$1,365.00
Looking for monthly access?

About the Self-Study: Learning Hub and Print Bundle

The learning hub and print bundle is perfect for those who need a refresher before the exam. The review materials in this bundle are updated to the current PE Environmental exam specs, contain thorough coverage of environmental engineering principles, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of the concepts. This curated bundle includes PE Environmental Review, practice problems, and the most realistic practice exams on the market.

PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for PE Environmental 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 Learning Path, 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

Updated to the new NCEES 2022 closed-book exam format

Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds 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.
PE Environmental Review Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Environmental Review Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES PE Environmental Reference Handbook call-outs and detailed problem solving examples.
PE Environmental Practice Book Cover
R. Wane Schneiter, PhD, PE's Environmental Practice Problem Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES PE Environmental 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.
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.
The Activity Library contains all the same study materials that are available in your Learning Path in an easy-to-search interface. Filter by exam topic to see all available activities in that topic. You can also search by activity name for easy lookup.

Purchase Options

Select an Access Period
Save 31% vs. 3 Months
Learning Hub Bundle: PE Environmental - 1 Year Access
1-Year Learning Hub Access
$944.10
$1,049.00

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!

$944.10
$1,049.00
Learning Hub Bundle: PE Environmental - 6 Months Access
6-Month Learning Hub Access
$593.10
$659.00
PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 6 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!
$593.10
$659.00
Learning Hub Bundle: PE Environmental - 3 Months Access
3-Month Learning Hub Access
$359.10
$399.00
PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 3 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!
$359.10
$399.00
Looking for monthly access?

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Class Options for the Live Online Course Bundle

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

PE Environmental Live Online Course (September 2025 - December 2025)
Schedule
September 16 - December 9, 2025
Location
Location:
Online
Instructor
Instructor:
PE Electrical Electronics, Controls, and Communications Live Online Course (January 2026 - April 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 10/1/25)
Schedule
January 21 - April 6, 2026
Location
Location:
Online
Instructor
Instructor:
PE Environmental Live Online Course (January 2026 - April 2026) (Access Your Course Starting 10/1/25)
Schedule
January 22 - April 23, 2026
Location
Location:
Online
Instructor
Instructor:

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Exam Details for the PE Environmental Exam

The PE Environmental exam is an 8-hour computer-based exam with 80 questions relevant to Environmental engineering practices. You are not allowed to bring your reference materials into the exam with you. Your only reference will be the supplied NCEES reference handbook. For more exam information click below.

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PE Environmental Exam FAQs

Your exam appointment at a Pearson VUE test center will last 9 hours. You will have 8 hours to complete the 80-question exam. Also included in your 9-hour appointment is a tutorial and a scheduled break.
The PE Environmental exam can be difficult. The exam tests your competency in all aspects of environmental engineering and should not be taken lightly. You should plan on taking several weeks to prepare and study before sitting for the exam. 
Unfortunately, no. In 2019, the exam changed to a closed-book, computer-based test (CBT) that is available to take year-round by appointment at Pearson VUE test centers. The exam topics did not not change; however, you are not able to bring any books into the exam. Your only reference is an electronic reference supplied by NCEES.
The PE Environmental exam tests for a minimum level of competency in environmental engineering. In most cases, you need a minimum of four years of post-college work experience to be able to sit for the exam.
The PE Environmental exam covers the following topics:
  • Water
  • Air
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste
  • Site Assessment and Remediation
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Associated Engineering Principles
For more information, you can visit the ncees.org or view this PDF.

What Our Customers Say

Marie
“I just wanted to pass along my thanks for your course; it helped me so much on the PE exam and I passed on my first try. Thank you!"
PE Environmental Customer
"PPI gave me the confidence that studying on my own did not. It was a well-rounded review course set at an acceptable time with flexible communication tools. The interactive classroom office hours were helpful in getting questions answered or understanding more complex ideas."
Matt
"I got my results, and I passed the PE exam. I am 100% sure I would not have passed without your instruction. Thank you! "
Michael
"The instructor's lectures were very informative. His handouts and the PPI review materials were very valuable during the exams."
PE Environmental Customer
“The references suggested were right on the money. There wasn't a question on the exam that couldn't be answered with the recommended material. I recommend this course to everyone considering taking the PE exam!"
Abby
"This course helped me get a level of confidence for the exam that I never thought I would attain. The instructor was extremely professional and not only knew his stuff but was able to explain EVERY topic with emphasis on pertinent material.”
Jacob
"The course was extremely thorough and informative and helped prepare me for the exam better than I thought I could. I would recommend this course to anyone needing exam preparation."
Heather
"This was a very detailed course with an instructor who really cared about his students. I think the instruction you gain throughout the whole course is invaluable and will do so much more for you than you could accomplish studying on your own."
PE Environmental Customer
“My instructor was great at answering questions, going over typically tested problems, demonstrating the many ways to solve one problem, and giving helpful exam day tips."
PE  Environmental Customer
“Much of the material and homework covered during the course was harder than what was on the exam. It was a great feeling to walk out of the exam feeling like it was easy and later finding out I passed.”
Katie
"This course is worth the investment to prepare for the exam. It helped me buckle down and invest the time I needed to study. Going into the exam I felt 75% confident and leaving the exam I was 100% sure I passed.”
Julian
"The course was invaluable preparing me to take the PE exam. The day of the exam, I knew I had made the right choice. When people around me were setting up their references, I noticed that EVERYONE had a PPI reference manual, regardless of the engineering discipline they were testing for."
April B.
"The PPI review was an essential tool when studying for the PE exam. The course was fast paced and compact when covering material. It was a great refresher for material and subject matter that I had not used in over 4 years."