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Structural Engineering Lateral Forces Exam Prep

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Taking the Lateral Forces section of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Structural exam is one of the final steps before becoming a professional structural engineer.

With the help of the #1-rated exam prep provider, you can pass your Lateral Forces exam on your first try! Our Lateral Forces exam review course has been designed based on the NCEES exam specs to ensure you review the topics most likely to appear on the exam.

Engage with exam content from live or recorded lecture videos and apply what you’ve learned with hands-on practice problems.

Overview

Taking the Lateral Forces section of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) Structural exam is one of the final steps before becoming a professional structural engineer. With the help of the #1-rated exam prep provider, you can pass your Lateral Forces exam on your first try! Our Lateral Forces exam review course has been designed based on the NCEES exam specs to ensure you review the topics most likely to appear on the exam. Engage with exam content from live or recorded lecture videos and apply what you’ve learned with hands-on practice problems.

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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.

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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?

PE exams are made up of both multiple-choice questions and alternative item types (AITs) like multiple correct, point and click, drag and drop, and fill in the blank.

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 Pass Guarantee 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

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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
  • Questions to Instructors

Course Features:

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.

Pass Guarantee

If you did not pass your exam, you may be eligible for our Pass Guarantee. For additional details, see our Pass Guarantee page.

Risk-Free Enrollment

We offer a risk-free enrollment policy that allows you to start studying in advance of the receipt of your exam results or board approval.

Discussion Forum

Use the discussion forum in your Study Hub to share questions, answers, and information with your classmates.

Questions to Instructors

Submit questions to your instructor through your Study Hub.

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.

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?

PE exams are made up of both multiple-choice questions and alternative item types (AITs) like multiple correct, point and click, drag and drop, and fill in the blank.

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 Pass Guarantee 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.

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Everything You Should Know About the PE Structural Exam

The PE Structural Lateral Forces and Vertical Forces exams test for competency within civil and structural engineering. They are designed for engineers who have passed their FE exam and gained a minimum of four years of engineering experience. These two exams are one of the last steps before earning your professional structural engineering license.

  • Prerequisites
  • Exam Fees
  • Exam Day
  • After the Exam

Prerequisites

Before you are allowed to take the PE Structural exams, you will need to meet several requirements specified by NCEES. Because states’ requirements all vary, we suggest checking with your state board.

Exam Fees

The cost of the PE Structural exams vary by state. Please check this map to see exam-specific information, requirements, and fees.

Exam Day

These exams vary in time length and number of questions and are made up of both multiple-choice questions and alternative item types (AITs). On the day of the exam, you will be given a virtual version of the NCEES PE Reference Handbook for your selected discipline. You will also have access to a digital calculator and onscreen whiteboard. A free copy of this handbook is available for download through your MyNCEES account. You can also download the free NCEES Examinee Guide to learn more about what to expect on the day of the FE exam.

After the Exam

Pencil-and-paper exam results are generally released to the licensing boards 10-12 weeks after you take your exam. Depending on your state, you will either be notified with your exam results online through your NCEES account or with a letter from your state board.

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