Online engineering courses · Canada & USA

Continuing education
for engineers.

Your hours. Your certificate.

Technical courses for engineers building their CPD or PDH hours. Complete your chosen course and keep a personalized certificate and supporting records for your professional-development log.

Each course lists its own hours, price, format and completion requirements. Check eligibility under your regulator’s rules.

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Certificate of completion

Professional Engineering
Continuing Education

This certifies that

Your name

has completed the stated requirements for

Your selected course

Learning hoursSpecified by the course

Course code · Version

Course instructorInstructor · Optimal Beam Inc.
Your completion dateUnique certificate ID & verification link

Your course page explains its completion requirements and the records provided. Credit acceptance depends on your regulator.

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Compare the topics, estimated workload and learning outcomes. Each course stands on its own, with worked examples, guided practice and a free first lesson.

Cross-section calculations

Beam Section Properties

Calculate area, centroid, inertia and section moduli. Interpret principal axes, shear and torsion properties, then check a section report.

  • 4 hours estimated
  • 8 modules
  • Self-paced

Worked answers · Calculation workbook · Completion certificate

Understanding your hours

Engineering CPD hours in Canada. PDH learning in the USA.

Continuing professional development (CPD), professional development hours (PDH) and continuing professional competency (CPC) are terms you may see in renewal requirements. The name, accepted activities and reporting rules depend on your regulator or state board.

Check eligibility before purchasing for renewal

Continuing-education eligibility, reportable hours and documentation requirements vary by jurisdiction. Confirm suitability with your licensing regulator before purchasing for renewal purposes.

No regulatory approval or endorsement is claimed unless expressly stated. Where required provider or course approval is absent, this course is offered for educational use and is not represented as qualifying renewal credit.

This course does not replace mandatory ethics or regulator-specific training. Keep your syllabus, saved calculation records, completion certificate and actual-time log.

Check the details for your course.

Duration, delivery format, assessment and supporting records can differ. Review the selected course’s outline and eligibility notes before purchasing for renewal credit. Compare available courses →

Choosing your next course

Continuing education questions.

Professional-development learning should be useful to your work and straightforward to document.

How many CPD or PDH hours does a course provide?

Each course lists its planned duration and explains which activities are included. Record your actual learning time and claim only the hours permitted by your regulator or licensing board. Planned course hours are not a guarantee of accepted credit.

Do all courses use the same learning format?

Check each course’s description for its delivery method, learning activities, prerequisites and any software or equipment you’ll need.

What completion records will I receive?

Each course specifies its completion requirements and included records, such as a certificate, assessment results or supporting learning materials. Review those details before enrolling and retain the evidence required by your regulator.

Where can I find the price and access requirements?

The price is shown with each course in USD. Its detail page explains what is included, access terms and any software requirements. These details are specific to the course you choose.

Keep developing your engineering skills

Free references. Structured courses.

Explore the engineering guides for beam types, supports and worked calculations, or choose a continuing education course for a structured learning experience.