PE Civil Structural Exam vs PE Structural Exam: Why Engineers Are Confused | CEA 342

Ever found yourself staring at the NCEES website wondering why there seems to be two exams for Structural Engineering folks — the PE Civil: Structural Exam and the PE Structural Exam? 🤔 You're definitely not alone! This is one of the most common points of confusion for structural engineers. In fact, just some time ago, one of our own students emailed us asking if they were supposed to use the PE Structural Engineering Reference Handbook for the PE Exam. Hint: the answer is no! While their names and reference materials may sound almost identical, they're completely different exams built completely differently. That’s when we knew we needed to talk about this! In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the differences between the PE Civil: Structural Exam and the PE Structural Exam (better known by many as the SE Exam). We break down where the confusion comes from, why so many engineers mix these exams up, and how to determine which path makes the most sense for your goals. By the end, you'll have a much clearer picture of what's what and where you fit into it…so you can cut through the noise and avoid heading down the wrong road. So, if you've ever scratched your head over the PE Structural vs. SE exam conversation, go give this quick episode a listen and let's put an end to this dilemma once and for all. 😉 ⏰ TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:52 The Big Thing That Happened in 2024 That Caused This Confusion 03:28 Why People Get Confused About These 2 Exam on the NCEES Website 04:47 The Difference Between the PE Civil: Structural Exam and the PE Structural Exam 06:34 The Specifications and the Basics of the PE Structural Exam 07:49 Which One is Designed for Those in the Structural Engineering World 09:20 3 Pieces of Advice for You to Decide Which One You Need (Or Both) 10:16 Have You Ever Been Confused By This? Let us Know! 11:47 Conclusion 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED: PE Civil: Structural Exam Page - https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/civil PE Structural Exam Page - https://ncees.org/exams/pe-exam/cbt-s... 🎁 OUR FREEBIES FOR YOU: The Civil FE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/f... The Civil PE Startup Guide - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/p... FREE Floodplain Manager Course Module - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/f... 🖥️ OUR REVIEW COURSES: Civil FE Review Course - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/f... Civil PE Review Courses - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/p... Floodplain Manager Review Course - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/f... 📚 OUR PRACTICE EXAMS: FE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/f... FE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thriv... PE Bonus Theory Questions - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com PE Practice Exams - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/d... PE CBT Exam Simulator - https://civilengineeringacademy.thriv... Floodplain Management Training Workbook - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/wyeljy FE Environmental Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/gowxaw PE Environmental Practice Exam - https://ioakeson.gumroad.com/l/Enviro... 📱 CONNECT WITH CEA! Main Website - https://civilengineeringacademy.com Newsletter - https://civilengineeringacademy.com/n... CEA Community - https://ceacommunity.com LinkedIn -   / civil-engineering-academy   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5OWBQFF... Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Email - [email protected]