PE Structural (SE) Exam Prep Options
The NCEES PE Structural (SE) 21-hour, four-part exam is closed-book. 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 PE Structural (SE) Exam Live Online Course Bundle
We leverage 50+ years of PE Structural (SE) 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 Structural (SE) exam topics, including Structural Vertical and Lateral Forces.
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 Structural (SE) 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, as well as access to online quizzes 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:
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.
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.
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.
Proven test-taking and time-management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam-day success.
10th Edition - Updated to October 2021 NCEES PE Structural Codes.
The PE Structural Reference Manual offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hours PE Structural (SE) exam with comprehensive topic coverage and over 270 example problems that include step-by-step solutions.
Features Include:
- Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods
- New content covering design of slender and shear walls
- Covers all up-to-date codes for the October 2021 Exams
- Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained
- 270 example problems
- Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-book practice problems
- Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach
- Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.
Topics Covered:
- Bridges
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)
- Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Timber
7th Edition - Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes
PE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems with Solutions, Seventh Edition contains over 90 multiple-choice problems representative of the format and knowledge areas of the morning breadth exams for lateral and vertical forces.
Includes NCEES October 2021 Codes.
This book is a comprehensive bridge practice problems book containing 77 multiple-choice bridge questions with detailed solutions for the Vertical and Lateral Components of the NCEES PE Structural (SE) Exam.
Includes October 2021 Codes.
The PE Structural Reference Manual Web Book offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hours PE Structural (SE) exam with comprehensive topic coverage and over 270 example problems that include step-by-step solutions.
- Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods
- New chapter that covers the Loads section of the NCEES exam
- Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained
- Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-chapter practice problems
- Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach
- Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.
Topics Covered:
- Bridges
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)
- Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Timber
Purchase Options
March - November 2025
If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your PE 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 PE Structural 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 PE study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.
September - April 2026
If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your PE 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 PE Structural 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 PE study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.
About the PE Structural (SE) Exam OnDemand Course Bundle
The OnDemand Bundle contains access to PPI’s Web Books and Online Course Lectures. This course, including the lecture videos, slides, and online practice, is CBT-compliant and contains references to current codes and the handbook.
The 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 Structural (SE) 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. Your OnDemand course covers all NCEES PE Structural (SE) exam topics, including Structural Vertical and Lateral Forces. Choose between the 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year options. Monthly and weekly renewing options allow you to extend access for additional timed access.
Every PPI OnDemand course comes with:
- Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 70+ 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, homework assignments, and detailed class notes.
- PPI’s Learning Hub with a learning path and web books.
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:
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.
Proven test-taking and time-management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam-day success.
10th Edition - Updated to October 2021 NCEES PE Structural Codes.
The PE Structural Reference Manual offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hours PE Structural (SE) exam with comprehensive topic coverage and over 270 example problems that include step-by-step solutions.
Features Include:
- Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods
- New content covering design of slender and shear walls
- Covers all up-to-date codes for the October 2021 Exams
- Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained
- 270 example problems
- Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-book practice problems
- Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach
- Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.
Topics Covered:
- Bridges
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)
- Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Timber
7th Edition - Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes
PE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems with Solutions, Seventh Edition contains over 90 multiple-choice problems representative of the format and knowledge areas of the morning breadth exams for lateral and vertical forces.
Includes NCEES October 2021 Codes.
This book is a comprehensive bridge practice problems book containing 77 multiple-choice bridge questions with detailed solutions for the Vertical and Lateral Components of the NCEES PE Structural (SE) Exam.
Includes October 2021 Codes.
The PE Structural Reference Manual Web Book offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hours PE Structural (SE) exam with comprehensive topic coverage and over 270 example problems that include step-by-step solutions.
- Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods
- New chapter that covers the Loads section of the NCEES exam
- Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained
- Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-chapter practice problems
- Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach
- Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.
Topics Covered:
- Bridges
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)
- Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Timber
Purchase Options
Select an Access Period
Course Overview:
- Provides focused review of all topics on your NCEES exam
- Includes expert-led 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 non-renewing 1-year course.
- Provides focused review of all topics on your NCEES exam
- Includes expert-led 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
Course Overview:
- Provides focused review of all topics on your NCEES exam
- Includes expert-led 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
Recurring Subscription (Digital Only)
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 digital materials you need on the PPI Learning Hub.
Course Overview:
- Provides focused review of all topics on the SE exam
- Includes 58+ hours of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, recommended reading, homework assignments, and practice exams
- 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
- Hone your test-taking and time management skills
This course is a monthly renewing subscription that will automatically renew each month until canceled.
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 digital materials you need on the PPI learning Hub.
Course Overview:
- Provides focused review of all topics on the SE exam
- Includes 58+ hours of lectures, problem solving demonstrations, recommended reading, homework assignments, and practice exams
- 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
- Hone your test-taking and time management skills
This course is a weekly renewing subscription that will automatically renew each week until canceled.
About the Self-Study: Print Bundle
The 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 Structural (SE) exam specs, contain thorough coverage of structural engineering principles and codes, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of the concepts.The Self-Study Print Bundle is ideal if you need to review key knowledge areas and would like extensive practice to be part of your exam preparation.
What's Included:
10th Edition - Updated to October 2021 NCEES PE Structural Codes.
The PE Structural Reference Manual offers a complete review for the NCEES 16-hours PE Structural (SE) exam with comprehensive topic coverage and over 270 example problems that include step-by-step solutions.
Features Include:
- Covers all exam topics and provides a comprehensive review of structural analysis and design methods
- New content covering design of slender and shear walls
- Covers all up-to-date codes for the October 2021 Exams
- Exam-adopted codes and standards are frequently referenced, and solving methods—including strength design for timber and masonry—are thoroughly explained
- 270 example problems
- Strengthen your problem-solving skills by working the 52 end-of-book practice problems
- Each problem’s complete solution lets you check your own solving approach
- Both ASD and LRFD/SD solutions and explanations are provided for masonry problems, allowing you to familiarize yourself with different problem solving methods.
Topics Covered:
- Bridges
- Foundations and Retaining Structures
- Lateral Forces (Wind and Seismic)
- Prestressed Concrete
- Reinforced Concrete
- Reinforced Masonry
- Structural Steel
- Timber
7th Edition - Updated to the most recent NCEES PE Structural Codes
PE Structural Breadth Six-Minute Problems with Solutions, Seventh Edition contains over 90 multiple-choice problems representative of the format and knowledge areas of the morning breadth exams for lateral and vertical forces.
Includes NCEES October 2021 Codes.
This book is a comprehensive bridge practice problems book containing 77 multiple-choice bridge questions with detailed solutions for the Vertical and Lateral Components of the NCEES PE Structural (SE) Exam.
Purchase Options
Print Bundle
This comprehensive collection of industry-leading PE Structural (SE) exam print resources provides a solid foundation as you prepare to pass the PE Structural exam the first time.
Class Options for the Live Online Course Bundle
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Exam Details for the PE Structural Exam
The PE Structural (SE) exam is a closed-book, computer-based exam containing a breadth and a depth section. The breadth section is administered year-round, while the depth section is only administered two times per year. You must pass both sections in order to pass the exam. For more exam information, click below.
PE Structural (SE) Exam FAQs
No, as of April 2024 the PE Structural Exam is computer-based and closed-book.
Pass rates for the PE Structural (SE) exam as of January 2024 were:
- Lateral Forces Bridges: 29%
- Lateral Forces Buildings: 39%
- Vertical Forces Bridges: 55%
- Vertical Forces Buildings: 26%
The PE Structural (SE) exam covers the following topics:
- Analysis of Structures
- Design and Details of Structures
- Vertical Forces and Incidental Lateral
- Lateral Forces
For more information, you can visit NCEES.