Michigan PE Engineering Ethics Courses
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Michigan PEs must complete 30 continuing education credit hours every 2 years:
2 Hours: Professional Ethics
Michigan PE Ethics Courses Available in Two Formats
Audio Podcast Format
Mobile-First Experience: Stream directly on your phone while commuting, walking, or waiting at the airport gate.
Conversational Case Studies: Story-driven, scenario-focused discussions designed for listening rather than staring at a screen.
Light Supplemental Material: Includes a concise PDF reference guide for quick review before taking the brief online quiz.
Ideal For: Busy engineers who want to fulfill their ethics requirement without adding extra screen time to their day.
Traditional Written Format
Deep-Dive Reading: Comprehensive text-based PDF documents packed with full legal citations, state codes, and written reference guides.
Desk-Bound Flexibility: Perfect for engineers who prefer reading at their own pace, taking margin notes, or printing out study materials.
Text-Based Knowledge Checks: Standard end-of-chapter reading modules followed by an online evaluation quiz.
Ideal For: Engineers who absorb information best through structured reading and want exhaustive written reference material.
Traditional Written Text PE Ethics Courses
US-PE-ET-102
Applied Engineering Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Board-Risk Scenarios
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US-PE-ET-102
Applied Engineering Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Board-Risk Scenarios
This 2.0 CE hour applied ethics course extends core engineering ethics principles into more complex professional-practice situations. Topics include multi-state licensure issues, digital tools and documentation, delegated design, AI-assisted work, procurement and supplier relationships, forensic or expert work, conflicts of interest, and conduct that may create board-discipline risk.
The course is intended for professional engineers who want practical, scenario-based ethics training beyond foundational principles. Learners evaluate realistic professional situations, identify ethical and regulatory risk points, and consider appropriate responses such as clarification, documentation, disclosure, escalation, recusal, or refusal to approve work when warranted.
US-PE-ET-101
Engineering Ethics Fundamentals for Professional Engineers
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US-PE-ET-101 — Engineering Ethics Fundamentals for Professional Engineers
This 1.0 PDH/CE hour course introduces core ethical duties for licensed professional engineers, including protection of public safety, technical competence, responsible charge, professional accountability, truthful reports and testimony, and conflicts of interest. Learners review practical ethics scenarios involving client pressure, unfamiliar scope, document review, sealing responsibilities, and professional communication.
The course includes downloadable written material, five short ethics modules, four supplemental video scenarios, and a 10-question quiz. It is intended to help professional engineers recognize common ethical risks and apply sound professional judgment in everyday engineering practice.
PE Engineering Ethics Courses (Audio Podcast PDH)
Fulfill Your Ethics PDH Requirement Anywhere: Commute, Walk, or Travel
Essential, state-board-compliant ethics continuing education designed for busy Professional Engineers (PEs). Listen to real-world engineering ethics case studies, board actions, and modern AI risks in an audio-first podcast format, supplemented with concise PDF references and instant quiz completion for mobile or computer.
Choose Your Engineering Ethics Course
US-PE-ET-105 (2 Hours)
Audio Podcast + Quiz
Engineering Ethics Fundamentals, Board-Action Scenarios, Major News Failures, and Modern AI Ethics Risks
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US-PE-ET-105 - Audio Podcast Engineering Ethics Fundamentals, Board-Action Scenarios, Major News Failures, and Modern AI Ethics Risks
Description
Turn your commute or downtime into valuable PDH credit with a compelling, scenario-driven audio deep dive into engineering failures and modern risks. This audio podcast course analyzes real-world state board disciplinary actions, high-profile engineering news failures, and the emerging ethical challenges surrounding Artificial Intelligence in modern design and analysis. Learn how regulatory boards handle misconduct and how to safeguard your own practice against modern ethical pitfalls.
What You'll Learn
Key lessons from real state board disciplinary actions and enforcement decisions.
Critical ethical insights drawn from major high-profile engineering failures.
Emerging ethical responsibilities when deploying AI and automated tools in engineering practice.
US-PE-ET-103 (1 Hour)
Audio Podcast + Quiz
Ethics for Professional Engineers
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US-PE-ET-103 - Audio Podcast Ethics for Professional Engineers
Description
Get your complete ethics PDH requirement covered in one convenient, audio-first course. Built for engineers who want to learn on the move—whether walking, commuting, or waiting at an airport—this comprehensive course covers real-world enforcement scenarios. You will explore core duties to the public, client, and profession, then transition into deep-dive analyses of board disciplinary actions, landmark news failures, and modern AI ethics risks.
What You'll Learn
Core obligations under the PE Code of Ethics across multiple disciplines.
How to navigate competing duties to public safety, clients, and employers.
Practical strategies for identifying and managing ethical risk on active projects.
US-PE-ET-104 (1 Hour)
Audio Podcast + Quiz
Engineering Ethics Board-Action Scenarios, Major News Failures, and Modern AI Ethics Risks
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US-PE-ET-104 - Audio Podcast Engineering Ethics Board-Action Scenarios, Major News Failures, and Modern AI Ethics Risks
Description
Designed specifically for busy engineers, this course delivers your required ethics training in a flexible, audio-first podcast format. Ideal for listening during your daily commute, a walk, or while traveling, this course breaks down the core ethical obligations every Professional Engineer owes to the public, clients, employers, and the engineering profession. Through realistic, cross-disciplinary scenarios, you will examine real-world trade-offs between public safety, project constraints, and professional duty.
What You'll Learn
Real-world application through actual board-action enforcement scenarios.
Practical analysis of major engineering failures and modern AI ethics challenges in engineering.
How does the course format work?
Completing your ethics PDH is as simple as 1-2-3:
Listen (Audio): Stream the podcast-style audio modules on your phone or computer at your own pace from the course web site or your favorite podcast platform.
Review (PDF): Scan the concise supplemental written guide to reinforce key case studies and board rules.
Verify (Quiz & Certificate): Pass the short online quiz to verify completion and instantly download your official PDH certificate.
Why Audio-First Ethics Training for Professional Engineers?
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Learn On Your Schedule: No Staring at a Screen
Your time is valuable, and adding hours of desktop screen reading to an already busy schedule isn't ideal. Our audio-first podcast format turns unproductive downtime into valuable PDH credits. Stream or download your ethics modules and listen seamlessly during your daily commute, evening workout, or airport layover. Fulfill your mandatory continuing education requirements hands-free—wherever your workday takes you.
Real-World Scenarios & Board-Action Deep Dives
Skip the dry legal theory and passive rule-reciting. Our courses bring engineering ethics to life through practical, scenario-driven case studies. You will analyze actual state board disciplinary actions, explore high-profile engineering news failures, and examine emerging ethical liabilities surrounding AI and automated tools in modern practice. Learn how regulatory boards enforce compliance and gain actionable strategies to protect your license.
Instant Completion & Downloadable PDH Certificates
Getting your ethics credits shouldn't involve unnecessary administrative hassle. Once you finish listening to your audio modules, quickly reference the key takeaways in your supplemental PDF study guide, pass the brief online evaluation quiz, and instantly generate your official PDH certificate of completion. Your certificate is stored safely in your account for easy reporting during state license renewals or audits.
Audio Podcast & Traditional Written Comparison
| Feature | Audio Podcast Ethics | Traditional Written Ethics |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Learning Medium | Conversational Audio Podcast | Detailed PDF & Written Text |
| Best Used While… | Walking, Commuting, Traveling | Sitting at your desk |
| Screen Time Required | Minimal (Audio first + quick quiz) | Full |
| Supplemental Material | Concise Reference PDF | Extensive Full-Text Manual |
| Completion Method | Listen > Quick PDF Check > Quiz | Read > Study Text > Quiz |
| Credit Delivery | Instant Downloadable Certificate (or download from email later) | Instant Downloadable Certificate |
Meet Your General Technical PE Hour Requirements