PE Chemical Exam Prep

Comprehensive study materials for the PE Chemical exam.

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Explore PE Chemical Exam Bundle Options

The NCEES PE Chemical exam is a closed book computer-based exam. Our Exam Prep Bundles are designed to make sure you have everything you need for exam-day success. Explore each bundle option below, or compare our bundles, to find the right study option that fits your learning style.

About the Live Online Course Bundle

If you are looking for an instructor-guided review (with a passing guarantee!) for your NCEES PE Chemical Exam, the Live Online Course Bundle is for you.

What Sets PPI Apart?

  • Our newly-redesigned eLearning platform. The easy-to-navigate interface, exam-like features, and expert design of our new eLearning platform give you the best possible exam prep experience.
  • Instruction from professional engineers. Learn directly from industry experts with a unique mix of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
  • Complete coverage of every topic on the NCEES PE Chemical Exam. Our lectures, course materials, and homework assignments thoroughly cover every topic you’ll see on exam day.
  • Access to prep materials before and after your course. Start preparing right away with early access to study tools, plus access your course for one additional month after it ends to ensure you can study up to your exam date.
  • Schedules that span 4 to 6 months. We want to ensure you can properly retain information and allow enough time for homework. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don't have to worry about “cramming” for your exam.
  • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes (plus NCEES handbook), as well as access to online quizzes, practice exams, and more.
  • Prep materials that are always updated. Our content is always updated to the most current NCEES exam specifications and codes.
  • Our reputation as leaders in FE and PE exam prep. We have been preparing engineers for their FE and PE exams since 1975. Our courses are high quality and based on decades of experience.
  • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.

Why Enroll in a Course Now?

  • Monthly Payment Options with Affirm: Pay off your course over 3, 6, or 12 months with our convenient Affirm payment plans.
  • Risk-Free Enrollment: We offer Risk-Free Enrollment should you need to transfer or cancel your enrollment because you are not able to sit for your exam.
  • Secure Your Spot: Courses fill up fast! By enrolling now, you don’t have to worry about your course potentially being full closer to the start date.

Live Online Lecture Demo

Learning Platform Demo

 

What's Included:

 

Course Features

Live office hours, strategically placed in the schedule, provide time for additional Q&A and problem solving with your instructor.

All Live Online lectures are recorded and posted the next day for additional viewing in case you are unable to attend or want to re-watch an important topic. 

Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons will provide you with the training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam success.

Upon registration for your course, you will gain instant access to OnDemand lectures to get your exam prep started.

Did you recently take your exam and aren't sure if you passed? Or, are you waiting to hear if your exam application was accepted? We've got you covered! We'll provide you with a full refund if you let us know before the first live class date. We can also transfer you to a future session free of charge at any time.

Interact with your instructor and other classmates during Live Online lectures. Live lectures on scheduled dates/times help provide structure throughout your course. 

Homework assignments are graded and help you apply what you’ve reviewed in lectures. Complete every assignment and qualify for PPI's Passing Guarantee.

All presentation slides are downloadable, providing you the opportunity to take notes as you follow along with your instructor.

Interact with your classmates on forums and live lecture chats to discuss your exam prep experiences and talk through exam topics.

We’re so confident in our program that should you fail your exam, you can repeat the OnDemand course for free. Simply complete all homework assignments to qualify for the Passing Guarantee.

Connect with your instructor on discussion forums and by email. Your instructor is an expert with years of real-world professional experience and is here to guide you every step of the way.

The course syllabus and homework assignments help you stay on track and reinforce key concepts.

Proven test-taking and time management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam day success.

Print Materials
Engineering Unit Conversions Fourth Edition Book Cover

This helpful resource includes more than 4,500 entries covering traditional English, conventional metric, and SI units.

Casio Scientific Calculator Product Image
Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.
This official NCEES publication contains questions and solutions to familiarize you with this exams format and content.
Customizable Book Tabs Product Image
Organize your exam references using these attractive, durable, and easily customizable crack-and-peel book tabs.
Digital Materials
PE Chemical Practice Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's PE Chemical Practice Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES PE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies.
PE Chemical Review Book Cover
Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Chemical Review Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES PE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs and detailed problem solving examples.
The Activity Library contains all the same study materials that are available in your Learning Path in an easy-to-search interface. Filter by exam topic to see all available activities in that topic. You can also search by activity name for easy lookup.
Your Learning Path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. For Live Online students, your schedule is automatically customized to your class schedule. For OnDemand and Learning Hub students, you can customize the number of hours you want to study per week, as well as any days off, and your Learning Path will automatically update to match your availability.
Practice using an NCEES-like exam simulation. The practice exam contains a unique set of questions. To simulate an exam-day experience, you can reference your copy of the NCEES Handbook on the left, and answer questions on the right.

Updated to the new NCEES 2022 closed-book exam format

Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic. The Qbank allows you to filter by exam topic, as well as quantitative and non-quantitative questions.

Purchase Options

May - September Course: Early Enrollment Savings
Live Online Course: PE Chemical (May - September 2024) (Access Your Course Starting 2/1/24)
May - September Course
$2,095.00
$2,595.00

If you are looking for an in-depth and instructor-guided review for your PE exam, the PPI Live Online Course Bundle is for you. We leverage over 45 years of exam prep experience, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES PE Chemical exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Utilizing your live instructor, a community of other students, and the bounty of PE study resources included, this is the best possible path to pass your exam the first time.

    $2,095.00
    $2,595.00
    January - April Course: Early Enrollment Savings
    Live Online Course: PE Chemical (January - April 2024) (Access Your Course Starting 10/2/23)
    January - April Course
    $2,095.00
    $2,595.00

    We leverage over 45 years of PE exam prep experience when designing our Live Online Course Bundle, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Your live online review covers all NCEES PE Chemical exam topics.

    Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

    • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 60+ hours of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
    • Schedules that span 2-3 months to ensure you can properly retain information and allow enough time for homework. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don’t have to worry about “cramming” for your exam.
    • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes plus NCEES handbook, as well as access to PPI’s Learning Hub for quizzes, practice exams, and more.
    • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.
    $2,095.00
    $2,595.00
    September - December Course: Still Enrolling!
    Live Online Course: PE Chemical (September - December 2023) (Access Your Course Starting 6/1/23)
    September - December Course
    $2,595.00

    We leverage over 45 years of PE exam prep experience when designing our Live Online Course Bundle, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your exam prep. Your live online review covers all NCEES PE Chemical exam topics.

    Every PPI Live Online course comes with:

    • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 60+ hours of lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, exam strategy sessions, and office hours.
    • Schedules that span 2-3 months to ensure you can properly retain information and allow enough time for homework. With our decades of instructional design experience, you don’t have to worry about “cramming” for your exam.
    • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, homework assignments, detailed class notes plus NCEES handbook, as well as access to PPI’s Learning Hub for quizzes, practice exams, and more.
    • A passing guarantee. When you take a Live Online course, we guarantee you will pass, or you can take the OnDemand course for free.
    $2,595.00

    About the OnDemand Course Bundle

    This OnDemand Course Bundle was created to help you study at your own pace, but also choose the course time frame that works best for you. We leverage over 45 years of PE exam prep experience when designing our OnDemand courses, offering you a thorough review of every NCEES exam topic. Our professional engineers have real-world experience and will guide you through each step of your PE Chemical exam prep. Choose between the 3-month, 6-month, or 1-year options. 

    Every PPI OnDemand course comes with:

    • Instruction from professional engineers. Includes 60+ hours of recorded lectures, problem-solving demonstrations, and exam strategy sessions.
    • Trusted exam prep materials designed to help you pass. You'll receive reference materials, detailed class notes, and the NCEES handbook. 
    • PPI’s Learning Hub with a study plan, practice exams, quiz generator, and so much more!

    Access Time

    Access to your OnDemand Course begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year courses, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly courses, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription.

    Live Online Lecture Demo

    Learning Platform Demo

     

    What's Included:

    Course Features
    Maximize your time on exam day by knowing how to use your Casio FX-115 ES Plus Calculator. These 12 easy-to-follow video lessons will provide you with the training, tips, and shortcuts necessary for exam success.

    Upon registration for your course, you will gain instant access to OnDemand lectures to get your exam prep started.

    All presentation slides are downloadable, providing you the opportunity to take notes as you follow along with your instructor.

    The course syllabus and homework assignments help you stay on track and reinforce key concepts.

    Proven test-taking and time management tips from your instructor are provided throughout your course to prepare you for exam day success.

    Print Materials
    Engineering Unit Conversions Fourth Edition Book Cover

    This helpful resource includes more than 4,500 entries covering traditional English, conventional metric, and SI units.

    Casio Scientific Calculator Product Image
    Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.
    This official NCEES publication contains questions and solutions to familiarize you with this exams format and content.
    Customizable Book Tabs Product Image
    Organize your exam references using these attractive, durable, and easily customizable crack-and-peel book tabs.
    Digital Materials
    PE Chemical Practice Book Cover
    Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's PE Chemical Practice Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES PE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
    Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies.
    PE Chemical Review Book Cover
    Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Chemical Review Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES PE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs and detailed problem solving examples.
    The Activity Library contains all the same study materials that are available in your Learning Path in an easy-to-search interface. Filter by exam topic to see all available activities in that topic. You can also search by activity name for easy lookup.
    Your Learning Path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. For Live Online students, your schedule is automatically customized to your class schedule. For OnDemand and Learning Hub students, you can customize the number of hours you want to study per week, as well as any days off, and your Learning Path will automatically update to match your availability.
    Practice using an NCEES-like exam simulation. The practice exam contains a unique set of questions. To simulate an exam-day experience, you can reference your copy of the NCEES Handbook on the left, and answer questions on the right.

    Updated to the new NCEES 2022 closed-book exam format

    Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic. The Qbank allows you to filter by exam topic, as well as quantitative and non-quantitative questions.

    Purchase Options

    Select Access Period
    OnDemand Course: PE Chemical - 1 Year Access
    1-Year Access (Non-Renewing)
    $2,295.00
    $2,795.00

    This course is a 12-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.

    $2,295.00
    $2,795.00
    OnDemand Course: PE Chemical - 3 Months Access
    3-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
    $1,795.00

    This course is a 3-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.

    $1,795.00
    OnDemand Course: PE Chemical - 6 Months Access
    6-Month Access (Non-Renewing)
    $1,795.00
    $2,295.00

    This course is a 6-month subscription that begins upon purchase. This course will not renew.

    $1,795.00
    $2,295.00

    About the Self-Study: Learning Hub and Print Bundle

    The learning hub and print bundle is perfect for those who need a refresher before the exam. The review materials in this bundle are updated to the current PE Chemical exam specs, contain thorough coverage of chemical engineering principles, and include numerous practice problems to challenge your knowledge of the concepts. This curated bundle includes PE Chemical Review, the #1 reference manual in the industry, practice problems, and the most realistic practice exams on the market.

    PPI Learning Hub is the go-to destination for PE Chemical exam prep. The Learning Hub is more than an eLearning platform—it is a time-tested program that guides examinees through their exam prep from start to finish. Our philosophy has a simple framework: kick-off your studies with a personalized PPI Study Plan, then “Assess, Review, Practice” until you are ready for exam day.

    PPI Learning Hub is ideal if you need to review key knowledge areas and would like extensive practice to be part of your exam preparation.

    Access Time

    Access to Learning Hub begins immediately upon purchase. For 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year Learning Hub products, access ends automatically at the end of your chosen duration. For monthly and weekly Learning Hub products, access renews monthly or weekly until you cancel the subscription. 

    Learning Platform Demo


    What's Included:

    Print Materials
    Engineering Unit Conversions Fourth Edition Book Cover

    This helpful resource includes more than 4,500 entries covering traditional English, conventional metric, and SI units.

    Casio Scientific Calculator Product Image
    Prepare for your exam with the versatile Casio FX-115 ES Plus calculator—accepted by the NCEES for all exams.
    This official NCEES publication contains questions and solutions to familiarize you with this exams format and content.
    Customizable Book Tabs Product Image
    Organize your exam references using these attractive, durable, and easily customizable crack-and-peel book tabs.
    Digital Materials
    PE Chemical Practice Book Cover
    Michael R. Lindeburg, PE's PE Chemical Practice Web Book contains problems similar in length and format, references to NCEES PE Chemical Reference Handbook, and step-by-step solutions to ensure confidence on exam day.
    Begin your studies efficiently by assessing your knowledge of NCEES exam topics. Use this information to focus your studies.
    PE Chemical Review Book Cover
    Michael R. Lindeburg, PE’s PE Chemical Review Web Book offers focused review of all exam topics with NCEES PE Chemical Reference Handbook call-outs and detailed problem solving examples.
    The Activity Library contains all the same study materials that are available in your Learning Path in an easy-to-search interface. Filter by exam topic to see all available activities in that topic. You can also search by activity name for easy lookup.
    Your Learning Path is a study calendar that acts as a central hub and takes you week-by-week through your studies. It links you directly to all your study materials from one central location. For Live Online students, your schedule is automatically customized to your class schedule. For OnDemand and Learning Hub students, you can customize the number of hours you want to study per week, as well as any days off, and your Learning Path will automatically update to match your availability.
    Practice using an NCEES-like exam simulation. The practice exam contains a unique set of questions. To simulate an exam-day experience, you can reference your copy of the NCEES Handbook on the left, and answer questions on the right.

    Updated to the new NCEES 2022 closed-book exam format

    Create custom quizzes from a database of hundreds of exam-like problems to master problem-solving skills for each topic. The Qbank allows you to filter by exam topic, as well as quantitative and non-quantitative questions.

    Purchase Options

    Select Access Period
    Learning Hub Bundle: PE Chemical - 1 Year Access
    1-Year Learning Hub Access
    $735.00

    PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 12 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!

    $735.00
    Learning Hub Bundle: PE Chemical - 6 Months Access
    6-Month Learning Hub Access
    $525.00

    PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 6 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!

    $525.00
    Learning Hub Bundle: PE Chemical - 3 Months Access
    3-Month Learning Hub Access
    $425.00

    PPI’s Self-Study: Learning Hub & Print Bundle gives you 3 months of access to all of the powerful features and learning hub study materials. No need to worry about renewing or cancelling a subscription. Get started today!

    $425.00

    Class Options for the Live Online Course Bundle

    Expand the list below to show all available Live Online class dates and information.

    PE Chemical Live Online Course (September 18 - December 13, Mondays & Wednesdays)
    Schedule
    September 18 - December 13, 2023
    Location
    Location:
    Online
    Instructor
    Instructor:
    PE Chemical Live Online Course (Jan 23 - Apr 23, 2024, Tuesdays & Thursdays)
    Schedule
    January 23 - April 23, 2024
    Location
    Location:
    Online
    Instructor
    Instructor:
    PE Chemical Live Online Course (May 20 - Aug 19, Mondays & Wednesdays)
    Schedule
    May 20 - August 19, 2024
    Location
    Location:
    Online
    Instructor
    Instructor:

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    Exam Details for the PE Chemical Exam

    The PE Chemical exam is an 8-hour computer-based exam with 80 questions relevant to Chemical engineering practices. You are not allowed to bring your reference materials into the exam with you. Your only reference will be the supplied NCEES reference handbook. For more exam information click below.

    PE Chemical Exam FAQs

    Your exam appointment at a Pearson VUE test center will last 9 hours. You will have 8 hours to complete the 80-question exam. Also included in your 9-hour appointment is a tutorial and a scheduled break.
    The PE Chemical exam can be difficult. The exam tests your competency in all aspects of chemical engineering and should not be taken lightly. You should plan on taking several weeks to prepare and study before sitting for the exam.
    Unfortunately, no. In 2018, the exam changed to a closed-book, computer-based test (CBT) that is available to take year-round. The exam topics did not not change; however, you are not able to bring any books into the exam. Your only reference is an electronic reference supplied by NCEES.
    The PE Chemical exam tests for a minimum level of competency in chemical engineering. In most cases, you need a minimum of four years of post-college work experience to be able to sit for the exam.
    The PE Chemical exam covers the following topics:
    • Mass/Energy Balances
    • Thermodynamics
    • Heat Transfer
    • Chemical Reaction Engineering
    • Fluids
    • Mass Transfer
    • Plant Design and Operation
    For more information, you can visit the ncees.org or view this PDF

    What Our Customers Say

    Michael E.
    "PPI's PE Chemical Prep Course was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about taking the PE Chemical exam. After the course and using the provided learning hub, I felt well prepared for the test."
    Reed
    “Thank you for helping me find the confidence to take the PE Chemical. Thank you for guiding the process in the learning hub. I will definitely (and already have) recommend PPI and Kaplan for testing prep."
    Amy
    "This course really helped me prepare for the chemical PE exam. The course instructor was very helpful and gave good tips for taking the exam. The problems were more difficult in the class than the actual PE exam, so it builds you up and makes the actual exam easier."
    Brent
    "This course was extremely beneficial in reiterating chemical engineering concepts and testing techniques. The course was an excellent way to prepare for the PE exam, as it forced me to solve many different problems."
    Eileen
    "For a busy working professional, this class is a great way to stay on track with your studying, as well as providing a place to ask questions. The homework and practice you do are harder than the exam, so it toughens you up so the exam feels a little bit easier!"
    Eva
    "The course was great. The best part was that it paced my studying so that I wasn't cramming the week of the exam. The format is great because I was to ask questions live. It's a lot of work, but I felt prepared going into the exam."
    Hiren
    "Best from the currently available courses in the market."
    Matthew
    "I was very pleased with this review course. It added structure to my study routine. The Live Online class offered a great interactive environment with a knowledgeable instructor to answer questions on the fly. He had great insight into the material and how to best take the exam."
    Randy
    "The best part about the course was its structured approach, the textbooks, and the practice problems."
    Robin
    "If you're not good at developing your own study plan, then the PPI courses are a good place to turn to. The instructor is well versed in the material and responds to questions during lectures in an effective manner. The reference manual is a great resource for the exam—practically all you will need."
    Sarah
    "This course was perfect for me because I work full-time, and there is no way I could organize my own study time. Taking this course gave me the structure and material I needed to fully prepare for the exam."
    Steve
    "The instructor was great, and the breadth of what was covered was encompassing. A huge plus to the online PE review course was that I could stream the videos whenever I wanted to re-watch content. This made it easier to pull through the subject matter that was harder for me."
    Michael E.
    "PPI's PE Chemical Prep Course was amazing. I would recommend it to anyone thinking about taking the PE Chemical exam. After the course and using the provided learning hub, I felt well prepared for the test."
    Reed
    “Thank you for helping me find the confidence to take the PE Chemical. Thank you for guiding the process in the learning hub. I will definitely (and already have) recommend PPI and Kaplan for testing prep."