Structural PDHs and Certifications
Structural PDHs and Certifications
(OP)
I'm a relatively new PE and am looking into what classes/seminars I can take to fulfill my professional development hours. Many of the engineering societies offer classes for different certifications that also count for PDHs. So I figure I might as well earn a certification while getting them.
My question is what are some of the more useful (or interesting) certifications you have related to structures?
My question is what are some of the more useful (or interesting) certifications you have related to structures?





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I already looked through my state's (MD) requirements and I believe any professional/technical engineering society is a pre-approved PDH provider. But I'll be sure to double check the fine print before I pony up any money.
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Here's a good article for the OP: http://www.structuremag.org/?p=686
Maine Professional and Structural Engineer.
(Just passed the 16-hour SE exam, woohoo!)
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Please remember: we're not all guys!
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http://www.aisc.org/content.aspx?id=32580
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I create records every time I renew a license. I have about ten licenses, so the records are a little bit of a chore. If audited, I usually have a bit of panic, but eventually I pull together the certificates, attendance sheets or other materials.
The reason I say the states treat this as routine is that I've never been challenged concerning my records. And they weren't that great. I don't think the states are trying to fail anyone, but they just want engineers to take it seriously. Basically, if you don't flip them off, they'll probably accept it.
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I would like to find certification training programs which will also count towards my PDHs.
For example the ACI offers a Concrete Field Testing Grade I Certification, it counts for 4.75 PDHs and at the end of it I'll take a test and be certified to perform concrete testing. Link
I'm sure folks on here have all kinds of specialized certifications, some of which I've never even heard of. I would just prefer to go to a class geared towards one of those certifications than just watch a whole lot of webinars.
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