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Professional Engineer (PE) Mechanical Exam Preparation

MECH&AE 809

This course is designed to help you prepare for the PE Mechanical Exam. The course reviews subjects covered in the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) PE Exam for Mechanical Engineers.

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Winter
Summer
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Starting at $1,100.00
As few as 6 weeks
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3.6

What you can learn.

  • Acquire the necessary knowledge and understanding of material required for the PE exam in Mechanical Engineering
  • Engage in targeted practice sessions, focusing on specific types of problems commonly found in the PE exam
  • Develop strategies for approaching and successfully navigating the PE exam, including time management techniques
  • Hone problem-solving skills within the constraints of the allotted time for each section of the exam

About this course:

The NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam verifies a required level of competency in a particular engineering discipline. This PE exam preparation course offers a thorough review of the majority of topics that will appear on the exam which are necessary to solve the exam problems. The main emphasis is on the thermal and fluids systems, and HVAC and refrigeration with the Machine Design and Materials details covered as needed. All the Exam Specifications will be reviewed so whatever PE Mechanical Exam module you choose, you will still benefit from this course. Topics covered include economic analysis, energy/mass balances, energy/power equipment, engineering science and mechanics, equipment and components, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, heating/cooling loads, joints and fasteners, mass balance principles, material properties, power cycles, psychrometrics, strength of materials, supportive knowledge, systems and components, thermodynamics and vibration.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Saturday 9:00AM - 4:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jan Swider
406550
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 16
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 16, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Lecture
Sat Jan 17, 2026
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Jan 24, 2026
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Jan 31, 2026
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Feb 7, 2026
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Feb 14, 2026
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Feb 21, 2026
9:00AM PT - 4:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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