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California Seismic Exam Prep
Overview
One of the exams you have to pass to become a professional civil engineer in the state of California is the California Civil Seismic Principles (CSP) exam. School of PE is here to help you pass on your first try! Our CSP exam prep course is designed in respect to the exam plan produced by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (BPELSG) to ensure you only focus on the topics likely to appear on the exam. Follow along with lecture videos and apply what you’ve learned with hands-on practice problems. Take this review course and start preparing to pass your CES exam!
Overview
One of the exams you have to pass to become a professional civil engineer in the state of California is the California Civil Seismic Principles (CSP) exam. School of PE is here to help you pass on your first try! Our CSP exam prep course is designed in respect to the exam plan produced by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (BPELSG) to ensure you only focus on the topics likely to appear on the exam. Follow along with lecture videos and apply what you’ve learned with hands-on practice problems. Take this review course and start preparing to pass your CES exam!
Key Features
- Submit Questions to Instructors
- Multiple Instructors Teach Each Specialty
- 24/7/365 Student Support
Course Formats
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Ondemand Bundle
This is the perfect option for especially busy schedules. Study at your own pace and gain access to course materials immediately upon registration.
What's Included:
- Instructor-Prepared Course Notes
- Study Hub
- Calculator Training Module
- Engineering Training Module
Course Features:
Instructor Support
Submit questions to your instructor through your Study Hub.
Lecture Videos
Follow along with your instructor’s recorded video lectures.
Study Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Device
School of PE courses and resources can be accessed on any device (computer, phone, tablet, etc.) connected to the internet.
Free Repeat
If you did not pass your exam, you may be eligible for a free repeat. For additional details, see our Free Repeat page.
Personalized Study Plan
Answer a few questions about your learning priorities as well as the days and times you can study, and a personalized study plan will be generated to help keep you on track. This plan is adaptive and can be adjusted to reflect your changing schedule!
Discussion Forum
Use the discussion forum in your Study Hub to share questions, answers, and information with your classmates.
Study Hub
Our Study Hub is the one-stop shop for all students enrolled in a Live Online, Ondemand, or bundled course. Through this login page, you will be able to track your progress, start and stop course recordings, access study resources like flashcards, interact with your instructors and classmates, and more!
Digital Study Materials:
Instructor-Prepared Course Notes
School of PE instructors generate their own notes and handouts for students to use in conjunction with course lectures. These instructor-prepared files are a student favorite: in fact, 95% of School of PE students commented that they considered these notes to be necessary to their exam preparation.
Additional Study Materials:
Casio fx-115 ES Plus Advanced Scientific Calendar
With an enlarged LCD screen, this calculator is easy to read and contains a wide variety of features like 47 built-in constants, 40+ unit conversions, numeric integration/differentiation, and more!
Why School of PE?
- 93% Average Pass Rates
- #1-Rated Engineering Exam Prep Courses
- Subject-Matter Expert Instructors
- 63,000+ Busy Professionals Helped
- 24/7/365 Student Support
Why Enroll Today?
- Affirm Financing Available We have teamed up with Affirm, allowing you to focus on your upcoming exam without stressing about how to pay for a review course. Register now and pay over time—it’s that simple!
- Jumpstart Your Exam Prep With an Ondemand course, you will be able to start studying with course content and materials as soon as you register.
FAQ:
What type of questions should I expect on this exam?
These are multiple- choice, computer-based tests (CBT).
What is the difference between Live Online classes and an Ondemand course?
With Live Online classes, you receive the experience of studying in a live classroom with an instructor—everything takes place virtually. Ondemand courses consist of pre-recorded lecture videos you can watch at your convenience.
What if I don’t pass my exam?
Please check out our Free Repeat policy page for more information.
Can I access my course material on my mobile device or tablet?
Yes, you will be able to access your course material through our mobile app.
See more on our FAQs page.
Live Online Bundle
Receive the experience of studying in a live classroom with live instructor interaction anywhere, on any device with internet access. You will also have access to recordings of class lectures to refresh your knowledge on previous topics.
What's Included:
- Instructor Support
- Instructor-Prepared Course Notes
- Study Hub
- Calculator Training Module
- Engineering Training Module
Course Features:
Live Instructor Support
Live Online students can ask their instructor questions during class lectures using our chat feature.
Virtual Classes
During Live Online classes you will join your class and follow along with your instructor’s live-taught lectures from the comfort of your own home!
Recorded Lectures
Revisit recorded instructor-led lectures whenever you’d like to refresh your memory on course content.
Study Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Device
School of PE courses and resources can be accessed on any device (computer, phone, tablet, etc.) connected to the internet.
Free Repeat
If you did not pass your exam, you may be eligible for a free repeat. For additional details, see our Free Repeat page.
Personalized Study Plan
Answer a few questions about your learning priorities as well as the days and times you can study, and a personalized study plan will be generated to help keep you on track. This plan is adaptive and can be adjusted to reflect your changing schedule!
Discussion Forum
Use the discussion forum in your Study Hub to share questions, answers, and information with your classmates.
Study Hub
Our Study Hub is the one-stop shop for all students enrolled in a Live Online, Ondemand, or bundled course. Through this login page, you will be able to track your progress, start and stop course recordings, access study resources like flashcards, interact with your instructors and classmates, and more!
Digital Study Materials:
Instructor-Prepared Course Notes
School of PE instructors generate their own notes and handouts for students to use in conjunction with course lectures. These instructor-prepared files are a student favorite: in fact, 95% of School of PE students commented that they considered these notes to be necessary to their exam preparation.
Additional Study Materials:
Casio fx-115 ES Plus Advanced Scientific Calendar
With an enlarged LCD screen, this calculator is easy to read and contains a wide variety of features like 47 built-in constants, 40+ unit conversions, numeric integration/differentiation, and more!
Why School of PE?
- 93% Average Pass Rates
- #1-Rated Engineering Exam Prep Courses
- Subject-Matter Expert Instructors
- 63,000+ Busy Professionals Helped
- 24/7/365 Student Support
Why Enroll Today?
- Affirm Financing Available We have teamed up with Affirm, allowing you to focus on your upcoming exam without stressing about how to pay for a review course. Register now and pay over time—it’s that simple!
- Secure Your Seat There are a limited number of seats available for each Live Online class. Registering sooner rather than later means a guaranteed seat in the class.
FAQ:
What type of questions should I expect on this exam?
These are multiple- choice, computer-based tests (CBT).
What is the difference between Live Online classes and an Ondemand course?
With Live Online classes, you receive the experience of studying in a live classroom with an instructor—everything takes place virtually. Ondemand courses consist of pre-recorded lecture videos you can watch at your convenience.
What if I don’t pass my exam?
Please check out our Free Repeat policy page for more information.
Can I access my course material on my mobile device or tablet?
Yes, you will be able to access your course material through our mobile app.
See more on our FAQs page.
Study Materials
CA Seismic 1-ON-1 Tutoring
Our highly knowledgeable instructors connect with you one-on-one through our live online meeting rooms. You simply pick...
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$125 /hr
CA Seismic 1-ON-1 Tutoring (5-hour Bundle)
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$500 /hrs
AR Features In Our Book
These features enhance the learning experience and memory recognition.
Readers need a mobile device (iOS or Android)—a phone or tablet—to view the AR content. In addition, they must install the free TotalAR app. (Instructions for downloading the app are available in the book.)
Using this app, readers can scan predefined images and special codes while reading the book to perform different types of activities:
- Flash Cards – Each chapter contains a flash cards target. When the target is scanned, readers will be able to view flash cards associated with that chapter in order to learn terminology and prepare better for the exam.
- Quizzes – A quiz target also appears in each chapter. When that target is scanned, readers can take a quiz associated with that chapter to test their knowledge of the material.
- Errata List – When a predefined target is scanned, readers can see the latest errata list.
When you purchase the book, you will have one year of complimentary access to the above AR features. However, there is also premium paid AR content listed below, which is available via monthly subscription at an additional cost:
- Video Lectures – Each chapter contains a video lecture, available through monthly subscriptions. When a target is scanned, readers can view videos where a subject matter expert (SME) explains the chapter content. This should help readers understand the content quicker.
- Ask an Expert – When this target is scanned and a monthly subscription is purchased, the reader will be able to send questions to a relevant subject matter expert to clarify information via email.
- Tutoring – Scanning these targets and purchasing a tutoring package will allow readers to interact one on one with a tutor, who is also an SME, to learn the material with live interaction.
Preview
Everything You Should Know About the California Civil Exam
The CA Civil exam tests for competency within civil engineering in the state of California. There are two specific exams civil engineers are required to take and pass in order to become licensed in California: surveying and seismic.
Prerequisites
Before you are allowed to take the California Civil exams, you will need to have passed your FE exam and PE Civil exam as well as met the qualifying experience requirements. You will submit your application for licensure to the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists , and when your application is deemed exam eligible, you will receive more information about scheduling your exam.
Exam Fees
An application fee for $175 is required for all initial applications. Each exam has an additional application fee of $175. Please check the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists’ Fee Schedule for more information.
Exam Day
They are multiple- choice, computer-based tests (CBT), and each 2.5 hours long. As they are both open-book exams, you are allowed to bring bound reference materials.
After the Exam
The Board will post the release date of the exam results on their website. Once the exam results are finalized, you will receive your exam results in an email.
Hear From Our Students
This was an A+ class. I enjoyed being able to watch the videos ondemand. The instructor presented the material very well.
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- Mr. Closas, PE | U.S. Navy | Oceanside, CA
System Requirements
Easy-To-Use Live Online and Ondemand Streaming with No Software Downloads
Overview
Our Live Online and Ondemand courses use advanced communication technology. Live Online classes are taught by our instructors through a live webcast (virtual classroom). This simple web interface requires no software downloads. Interaction with instructors is done via a chat interface during the lecture. You can attend these virtual classes from anywhere if you have access to a computer with internet. Ondemand courses use these recorded sessions to make courses available to stream at your convenience.
Minimum Internet Connection Requirements
Windows
Desktop application
- Intel Core i5 or faster processor (or equivalent)
- Windows 11, Windows 10 (64-bit, Windows 10 “N” Edition users must install the Media Feature Pack before installing the application.)
- 1 GB of free RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
Browser client
- Intel Core i5 or faster processor (or equivalent)
- Windows 11, Windows 10
- 2 GB of free RAM (4 GB recommended)
- Google Chrome (latest), Mozilla Firefox (latest), or Edge-Chromium (latest)
Mac OS
Desktop application
- Intel Core i5 or faster processor (or equivalent)
- 512 MB of free RAM (1 GB recommended)
- Mac OS X 10.15, 11.0, and 12.0
Browser client
- Intel Core i5 or faster processor (or equivalent)
- Mac OS 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0
- 2 GB of free RAM (4 GB recommended)
- Apple Safari (latest), Google Chrome (latest), Mozilla Firefox (latest), or Microsoft Edge - Chromium (latest)
Linux
For HTML client
- Ubuntu 18.04; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Google Chrome
- No application support is available for Linux. All features are enabled in an HTML browser except screen sharing.
Virtual Environment
- Citrix XenApp 7.11
Mobile
- The Adobe Connect New mobile app (v3.0 or above) is required for iOS and Android
Notes
- On Android devices, the Adobe Connect Mobile 2.1 app no longer requires the Adobe AIR Runtime to be installed.
- Speakers or headphones should be connected to the computer to listen to the lecture.
- Take the following self-diagnostic test with your computer/device to ensure it is compatible to attend the online classes. https://schoolofpe.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Internet Connection Requirements
- Bandwidth: 10 Mbps
- Connection: Cable/LAN
Troubleshooting Tips
If you experience technical difficulties, please first try our troubleshooting tips. If your problem is not resolved quickly, please contact us at info@schoolofpe.com or by calling 614-873-7475.
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If you are not able to watch a video provided on the Vzaar platform (after opening the
recording, the video immediately says “no video available”), we suggest you whitelist
Vzaar and open port.
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To whitelist, add these as trusted sites:
- http://vzaar.com
- http://view.vzaar.com
- *vzaar.com
- Make sure that port “1935” is opened for streaming. You can see more details at the following link: http://help.vzaar.com/article/156-firewall-issues
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To whitelist, add these as trusted sites:
- If you can watch some or part of the Vzaar video and you’re receiving an error message, we suggest clearing both the Flash cache and the browser cache and trying again.
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If it is a potential firewall issue:
- If you are attempting to view the recordings at your work location, there may be a firewall issue, and you will need to contact your IT personnel for guidance.
- Try using a different computer.
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Other tips for troubleshooting
- Clear your Flash cache and browser cache (instructions are available through Google).
- Internet Explorer is the recommended browser for Windows-based computers.
- Safari is the recommended browser for Apple devices.
- Try using a different internet browser.
- Turn off pop-up blockers (some students have had to do this each viewing time).
- Try using a different computer.
- Hardwire your computer to the internet instead of using Wi-Fi to access the internet.
- Manually advance the cursor at the bottom of the screen.
- Do not click on the connection link more than once (it may take several minutes for the video to load).
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