Certification: Principles and Practice of Surveying (PE)

The PS exam tests your ability to practice within the surveying profession competently. It is designed for surveyors who have gained at least four years of professional experience. The PS exam is administered year-round via computer-based testing (CBT) at approved Pearson VUE test centers.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes

Third Party Exam Center

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.