Continuing Education for Civil Engineers

You build the systems our world depends on. Amber Book Continuing Education for Engineers helps you keep building better—with Professional Development Hour (PDH)-aligned, scenario-based courses built by civil engineers, for civil engineers. You can strengthen your skills, stay licensed, and keep your edge. 

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Continuing education for civil engineers by Amber Book

Why Continuing Education Matters for Civil Engineers 

Civil engineers design the systems our communities depend on—roads, bridges, water, and transportation networks. Continuing education ensures you stay current on evolving codes, safety standards, and sustainable design practices while maintaining your Professional Engineer (PE) license

Every state licensing board requires engineers to complete a set number of Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for license renewal. Most states require between 15 and 30 PDHs per renewal cycle (10 PDHs = 1 CEU). Requirements often include specific coursework in ethics or state law. 

Amber Book makes this simple: all courses are aligned with PDH standards nationwide, with instant certificates, audit-ready documentation, and flexible self-paced access. 

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Get CE that fits your goals—and your budget

Earn a few PDHs or access a full year of career-advancing courses for one low annual price.

Single Course

$29
Per individual course

  • Take courses à la carte, anytime 

  • Earn PDHs instantly upon completion 

  • Ideal if you only need a few hours 

Annual Subscription

$399/year
Billed annually, cancel anytime

  • Includes all engineering disciplines

  • Unlimited access to the full CE library

  • New courses added at no extra cost 

Our Continuing Education Helps You: 

  • Strengthen technical mastery and field judgment so your work stands the test of time 

  • Stay licensed, accredited, and compliant nationwide—without the compliance chaos 

  • Keep projects efficient, sustainable, and built to last   

Every Amber Book Continuing Education for Engineers course turns CE from a license-renewal checkbox task into a competitive advantage

Civil Engineering PDH

Real Learning. Real Application.

Civil engineering demands precision, safety, and creativity. Our courses help you think critically about every design decision and apply real-world insight to complex challenges—so you can lead with confidence and credibility.  

You’ll learn how to: 

  • Integrate sustainability and resilience into your projects 

  • Balance performance with public safety 

  • Lead teams with stronger communication and confidence 

Amber Book’s scenario-based CE courses combine technical depth with applied learning, ensuring your required hours deliver measurable professional growth—not just compliance. 

What You’ll Gain: 

  • Courses created by practicing PEs  

  • Flexible, self-paced learning formats 

  • Scenario-based training grounded in real-world engineering 

Plus: 

  • Instant certificates and recordkeeping 

  • Expert instructors with decades of experience 

  • New courses released regularly

What is a PDH—and why does it matter? 

A Professional Development Hour (PDH) represents one hour of continuing education approved by a state licensing board. 

PDHs—and their equivalent, Continuing Education Units (CEUs)—demonstrate that licensed engineers are keeping up with current standards, technology, and safety practices. 

Civil engineers rely on PDH training to maintain licensure and protect public safety. Amber Book’s online PDH courses are created by licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and meet or exceed state requirements, ensuring a stress-free renewal process. 

Continuing Education for Civil Engineers — Amber Book PDH

FAQ: Civil Engineering PDH Requirements

How many PDHs do civil engineers need?

Most states require between 15 - 30 PDHs for each renewal period. Always confirm your exact requirements with your state board.  

Do I need ethics or law courses?

Several states require at least one PDH in ethics or professional conduct. Amber Book offers state-compliant ethics modules.  

Can I take all my PDHs online?

Yes. All Amber Book CE courses are online, PDH-aligned, and accepted nationwide. Restrictions may apply for licensees in Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.

How do I document completed hours?

You’ll receive instant certificates and have access to digital records stored in your account for easy audit reporting.  

Keep building. Keep learning.

Your projects shape communities. Amber Book Continuing Education for Engineers helps you stay licensed, stay sharp, and keep building what’s next.  

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Civil Course Catalog

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  • Earn LU and HSW credits
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Time Value of Money in Capital Planning and Incentive-Based Programs
  • 2 PDH Credit
  • Video-based with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Engineering Automation: Integrating Robotics for Smarter Construction Systems
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Article-based with graphics & audio
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Engineering Economics of Rate Design & Cost Allocation Forecasting for Public Infrastructure & Regulated Services
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Article-based with graphics & audio
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
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Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Value Engineering for State DOT Bridge Projects under FHWA Guidelines
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Article-based with graphics & audio
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Whistleblowing and the Engineer: Legal Protections and Moral Obligations
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Article-based with graphics & audio
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Ethics in the Age of AI: Professional Responsibility in an Automated World
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Video-based with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechancial
Structural
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Powering Progress: Engineering the Electrified Future of Infrastructure
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Article-based with graphics & audio
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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The Politics of Infrastructure
  • 1.5 PDH Credit
  • Video-based with supplemental text
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Hybrid Green-Gray Infrastructure in Stormwater Management
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Audio-based with graphics
Civil
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Simulating Natural Channel Design in HEC-RAS: A Practical Introduction to 2D Modeling for Stream Restoration
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Recorded expert presentation with interactive activities
Civil
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The Water-Energy Nexus
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Live Webinar; recording converted to video-based with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Soils: Risks, Data, and Decisions for Engineers
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Article-based with graphics & audio
Civil
Structural
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Specification Fundamentals for Engineers: Organization, Methods & Best Practices
  • 1.5 PDH Credit
  • Recorded expert presentation with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Mechanical
Structural
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The Economics of Public-Private Partnership Projects
  • 3 PDH Credit
  • Video-based with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Regenerative Infrastructure: Applying Circular Economy Principles Across Engineering Disciplines
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Video-based with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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Design-Build & Alternate Delivery Methods (from an Engineer’s Perspective)
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Recorded expert presentation with interactive activities
Architectural
Civil
Structural
Construction
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Modeling Urban Stormwater Pipe Networks in HEC-RAS 6.7
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Recorded expert presentation with interactive activities
Civil
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Analyzing and Visualizing Results in HEC-RAS
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Recorded expert presentation with interactive activities
Civil
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Resilient Infrastructure: Design Strategies for Extreme Events
  • 1 PDH Credit
  • Video-based with interactive activities
Civil
Electrical
Industrial
Mechanical
Structural
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