Continuing Education for Mechanical Engineers

You power the systems that keep our world moving. Amber Book Continuing Education for Engineers helps you keep innovating—with PDH-aligned, scenario-based courses built by mechanical engineers, for mechanical engineers. You can strengthen your skills, stay licensed, and keep your edge. 

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Why Continuing Education Matters for Mechanical Engineers 

Mechanical engineers design, analyze, and maintain the machines and systems that drive manufacturing, transportation, and energy. With technology advancing faster than ever, continuing education ensures you stay ahead of evolving codes, tools, and materials while maintaining your Professional Engineer (PE) license.  

Most state licensing boards require ongoing professional development to verify continued competence and public safety. This typically means earning Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within each renewal cycle—usually 15 - 30 PDHs every one to two years. 

Amber Book’s PDH-aligned mechanical engineering courses help you meet these requirements efficiently, without sacrificing relevance or quality. Every course delivers practical insight grounded in real-world systems design, testing, and analysis.  

What Mechanical Engineers learn through CE 

Mechanical engineers can expand their skills in areas such as: 

  • Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer 

  • HVAC design and energy-efficient systems 

  • Automation, robotics, and mechatronics 

  • Advanced manufacturing and materials   

  • Mechanical design, stress analysis, and failure prevention 

  • Safety, ethics, and sustainability in engineering practice 

Amber Book courses are built by practicing engineers who blend technical depth with hands-on application, so you can apply what you learn directly to your projects.

PRICING

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: 

  • Deepen technical mastery and design precision across every project 

  • Stay licensed and compliant nationwide—without the compliance chaos 

  • Lead innovation that keeps systems running safer, smarter, and more efficiently 

Every Amber Book Continuing Education for Engineers course turns CE from a requirement into a professional advantage

Real learning. Real performance.

Mechanical engineering demands precision, efficiency, and reliability. Our courses help you think critically about every design decision, optimize complex systems, and apply real-world problem-solving to every project.   

You’ll learn how to: 

  • Integrate emerging technologies into traditional systems 

  • Improve energy efficiency and sustainability in your designs 

  • Lead with sharper analysis, stronger communication, and better results

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

Understanding PDHs and CEUs 

  • PDH (Professional Development Hour): One hour of aligned continuing education instruction.  

  • CEU (Continuing Education Unit): Equivalent to ten PDHs.  

PDHs and CEUs confirm your ongoing expertise and professional growth. Many states also require at least one hour in ethics or professional conduct to ensure engineers uphold safety and integrity standards.  

Amber Book CE courses are accepted nationwide and include instant certificates of completion plus audit-ready documentation—making your renewal simple and stress-free.  

FAQ: Mechanical engineering PDH requirements

How many PDHs are required to renew my license?

Most states require 15 - 30 PDHs every renewal cycle. Be sure to confirm your board’s exact requirements.  

Are ethics or safety courses mandatory?

Many states require at least one PDH in ethics or professional conduct. Amber Book includes modules that satisfy these requirements. 

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.

What documentation do I need for audits?

Amber Book provides instant completion certificates and digital records accessible anytime.  

Keep building. Keep learning.  

Your designs keep the world in motion. Amber Book Continuing Education for Engineers helps you stay licensed, stay sharp, and keep innovating what’s next.

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Not currently available to Maryland licensees.