Understand the current continuing education rules, documentation expectations, and renewal responsibilities for Nebraska Professional Engineers.
| Requirement | Current Guidance |
|---|---|
| Total | 30 CE hours every 2 years |
| Special subject | 1 hour must be directly related to ethical issues of professional practice |
| Carryover | Up to 15 excess hours may carry into the immediately following biennial period. |
| Records | Maintain a CE log and attendance verification; retaining records for four years is recommended. |
| Renewal / reporting | Licensees maintain documentation and provide it if selected for audit. |
| Regulator | Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects |
Most Nebraska Professional Engineers complete 30 CE hours every 2 years. Review your individual license status and any first-renewal or hardship provisions before choosing courses.
1 hour must be directly related to ethical issues of professional practice.
Up to 15 excess hours may carry into the immediately following biennial period.
Maintain a CE log and attendance verification; retaining records for four years is recommended.
Licensees maintain documentation and provide it if selected for audit.
Online courses may qualify when they satisfy Nebraska rules. Review the state requirements and any provider or delivery-method restrictions before relying on online courses for your full renewal requirement.
Review the state course page and select the hours that fit your renewal plan.
