Last verified from official sources: 2026-06-26. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice — always confirm the current rules with your licensing board.
How many PDH does a Iowa Professional Engineer need?
30 PDH per 2-yr biennial cycle. Here is the breakdown Iowa licensees should know:
- Hours required: 30 PDH
- Renewal cycle: 2-yr biennial
- Ethics: 2 PDH (mandatory; 4 if dual)
- Carryover: Up to 15 PDH (10/profession if dual)
- Approved sponsors / pre-approval: No (rule: ‘No preapproval of offerings will be issued’)
- Accepted pathways: No NCEES/RCEP/IACET mandate; any qualifying activity per Ch.7
- Subject / category notes: Group caps; EXCLUDED: regular employment, service clubs, personal finance/estate, real estate, trade shows, basic CAD
Important: This state pre-approves sponsors or providers for at least part of the requirement. Make sure any course you take is accepted by the board for your license before you rely on it. We confirm provider status directly with the board.
Who this applies to
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)s renewing in Iowa. If you are newly licensed, the first renewal is often prorated or exempt — check your specific renewal notice.
How PDH Options helps
PDH Options is built mobile-first for busy professionals: take board-aligned courses on your phone, finish the required end-of-course assessment, and download a completion certificate to keep for your records. One plan — $99 for one full year of unlimited access — covers your Iowa hours and the other states you’re licensed in.
What you get
- Courses aligned to the NCEES Model Rules / CPC standard.
- A graded assessment at the end of every course (what makes the credit defensible).
- Completion certificates and records you can retain for ~6 years.
- An ethics course to satisfy the common ethics requirement.
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Source: Iowa board / rule (checked 2026-06-26). Requirements change — verify the current rules with your Iowa licensing board before relying on this summary. PDH Options provides education, not legal advice.
Other Iowa licenses: Land Surveyor · Architect