Licensing exams are major exams.  Applicants should not expect to cram and do well.  Applicants are encouraged to take their time and develop a study plan. 

The Illinois Society of Professional Engineers no longer conducts our own exam review courses.  However, we do recommend the review programs developed and offered by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers.  MnSPE partners with Professional Publications, Inc. to offer highly recommended PE and FE exam prep courses. When purchased through the MnSPE website, applicants receive a 15% discount on PPI courses. Visit the MnSPE website or contact MnSPE at the links below to learn more about course offerings.

Email MnSPE

(651) 457-2347

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PE Exam Prep Tips

• Review the State References, Materials and Procedures for the Illinois Professional Engineering Examinations guide to know what to expect on exam day and what materials you can bring into the facility.  
• Purchase Exam Review Materials. Based on what is permitted in the exam, purchase your review materials.    
• Take a pre-test to gauge your strengths and weaknesses. Pre-tests are available for purchase directly through NCEES and various vendors such as PPI.
• Do as many sample questions as possible. From practice tests to resources such as the Exam Cafe offered by PPI, the more questions you do, the more prepared you will be.  
• Look for a Review Course. Remember: these are reviews - not a reprise of your undergraduate work.