Providing Elements for Success for Mature Students

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Providing Elements for Success for Mature Students After passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and working for a few years, many engineers want to take the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE) exam. Passing the PE exam will enable you to register as a Professional Engineer. It will open more career opportunities with better compensation. Some engineers continue to work for several years before taking the PE exam. If you fall into this category, you may find preparing for the PE exam even more challenging. Many students prefer not to attend onsite classes because of their busy schedules and sitting in a class of students that are much younger can be intimidating. PE online courses are the next best option. School of PE is committed to providing students with an online learning environment that helps to improve their chances of success. Tools for success There are various aspects of PE online courses designed to improve the experience of older students. These features include: Free basic engineering math – Math is essential for the day-to-day tasks of an engineer. However, you may not apply all aspects of engineering math to your daily tasks. After working for several years, you may not be in the best position to solve problems requiring numerical answers. School of PE’s courses include free basic engineering math. It is a great way to refresh your basic engineering math knowledge. Free calculator training – Understanding how to use your calculator is vital for passing the PE exam. The PE online courses offered by the School of PE include free calculator training to help students understand the functions of their calculators. It will help you save valuable time during your exam. Experienced instructors – The instructors that teach the course are all highly qualified and experienced engineers. The faculty at School of PE are all experts in their fields. Students can refer to instructors for assistance and answer any questions through the student portal. Discussion forums – Being part of a community helps to make it easier to prepare for the PE exam. Discussion forums will put you in touch with other students preparing for the exam, many of whom are also older students. It will help you understand that you are not alone in preparing for the exam. Many other people are facing the same problems as you. There is a good chance that you will make new friends and find the support that you need to help in your prep. A practice portal – Registering for PE Online Courses gives students access to a practice portal. Students can take practice tests and answer mock questions. You get the chance to solve problems like those included in the exam. Solution sheets are also available in the portal to show students how to solve problems on the exam. Doing practice problems will build your confidence before taking your exam.


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