PE Industrial and Systems

60-HOUR Comprehensive Review Course

Since 2004, School of PE has been helping engineers prepare for and pass their engineering exams. Our PE Industrial exam review course thoroughly covers each topic based on NCEES’ exam specs and has been designed to ensure you have what you need to pass your PE Industrial exam. This course is offered in two delivery methods, Live Online and Ondemand, to best fit our students’ preferred learning styles.

Delivery Methods

Live Online - This is the best option for individuals who prefer more traditional teaching. Receive the experience of studying in a live classroom with live instructor interaction anywhere, on any device with internet access.
Ondemand - This is the perfect option for especially busy schedules. Study at your own pace and gain access to course materials immediately upon registration. You will even have a Personalized Study Plan to help keep you on track.

Everything You Should Know About the PE Industrial and Systems Exam

If you are interested in becoming a licensed professional industrial engineer, here are some things you might want to know. For the most part, in order to obtain your PE licensure, you will need to earn a four-year engineering degree, pass the FE exam, obtain four years of engineering experience, and then take and pass the PE Industrial and Systems exam. Our Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Industrial and Systems exam review will help build your confidence for exam day. This exam is the last step in your goal to earning your professional engineering license.

Before Taking the Exam

Before you are allowed to take the PE Industrial and Systems exam, you will need to meet several requirements specified by NCEES. To sit for the exam, you will need:

A four-year degree from an accredited university or program
A passing grade on the FE exam
4 years of engineering experience
A background check
A detailed work experience report

Because state requirements all vary, we suggest checking with your state board to make sure you are following the right guidelines.

PE Industrial and Systems Exam Fees

A fee of $375 will be due to NCEES before you can sit for the PE Industrial and Systems exam. Because every state may have different registration procedures, we suggest you check with your state licensing board in case there are separate applications or fees required to register.

Exam Specifications

The PE Industrial and Systems exam was created to help gauge an individual’s competence within industrial engineering. The PE Industrial and Systems exam is 9.5 hours long, consists of 85 questions, is computer-based, and administered by NCEES-approved Pearson VUE test center year-round. Using the International System of units (SI) and the US Customary System (USCS), this exam is made up of both multiple-choice questions and alternative item types (AITs). The exam day schedule is as follows:

Nondisclosure agreement (2 minutes)
Tutorial (8 minutes)
Exam (8.5 hours)
Scheduled break (50 minutes)

Materials and Resources

On the day of the exam, students will be given a virtual version of the NCEES PE Industrial and Systems Reference Handbook. A free copy of this handbook is available for download through the student’s MyNCEES account. They can also download the free NCEES Examinee Guide to learn more about what to expect on the day of the PE Industrial and Systems exam.

After the Exam

After taking a computer-based exam, results will typically be available 7-10 days later. NCEES will send an email to each candidate with instructions on how to see results through their MyNCEES account. More information about how NCEES scores exams can be found here. Please see NCEES’ website for further details about engineering exams.