Continuing Education Program

CE Requirements

• 1. Record 1 CE Hour of ethical learning

  Requirement:

  Each reporting year (July 1 to June 30), practising registrants must complete and record at least one hour of ethical learning in the CE Reporting System. There is no prescribed module—choose a topic related to your work or area of practice.

  See Examples of Ethical Learning Activities

  Timing: 

  This requirement can be fulfilled at any time during the 12-month reporting period.

  Need Help? 

  For guidance on how to record your activity, please review FAQ 5. How do I record CE activities (CE Hours) into the Reporting System?

  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• 2. Complete the Regulatory Learning Module

  Requirement:

  Each year, practising registrants must complete the Regulatory Learning Module for the current reporting year in the Knowledge Centre. A new module is developed annually on a different topic and cannot be substituted with other regulatory learning activities.

  Access the Module:

  The current module for 2025-2026 is on Indigenous Peoples, histories, and the ongoing impacts of colonization.

  Access 2025/2026 Module
  
  These modules help registrants stay informed about important regulations. At least once every three years, a module will focus on Indigenous history, engagement, and reconciliation.

  Prior module topics include:

  • 2024-2025: Duty to Report
  • 2023-2024: Climate Change & Sustainability
  • 2022-2023: Truth & Reconciliation
  • 2021-2022: The PGA

  Timing: 

  This requirement can be completed at any time between July 1 and June 30 of the reporting year.

  Troubleshooting Tips:

  • If the module doesn’t launch, check for pop-up blockers and click “+ Read More” under the module for technical support.
  • If you’re unable to advance through the module, review the “How to Navigate the Course” chapter at the beginning of the module
  • Watch the video for guidance with completing the module.
    
     
  • Click on the thumbnail images below for help navigating to technical support resources in the Knowledge Centre.
      
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  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• 3. Create a Continuing Education (CE) Plan

  Requirement:

  Each year, practising registrants must create a CE Plan that:

  • Identifies their area(s) of practice
  • Assesses the risks associated with their practice
  • Outlines learning goals and the activities planned to meet them

  Your CE Plan is marked “Complete” once you submit the CE Plan declaration as part of your Annual Reporting.
  
  Download Templates and Sample CE Plans

  Important: 

  Save your CE Plan to your personal computer or cloud storage for at least 10 years. CE Plans are not uploaded to the CE Reporting System and are only required during an Individual Compliance Audit or Practice Review.

  Timing: 

  You can create your CE Plan at any time during the reporting year (July 1 to June 30). To avoid gaps between plans, it’s recommended to complete it around the same time each year.

  Why It Matters:

  A written CE Plan helps you:

  • Identify knowledge gaps
  • Choose learning activities that are relevant and valuable
  • Engage in meaningful discussions with peers and employers about your professional development

  Need Help?

  • Watch the embedded video below for step-by-step guidance on completing your CE Plan.
  • For a more in-depth walkthrough, this recorded webinar explains how to create a high-quality CE Plan aligned with program requirements.

  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• 4. Complete 60 CE Hours of learning activities

  Requirement:

  Practising registrants must complete at least 60 Continuing Education (CE) Hours over each three-year rolling period. Each learning activity must be recorded in the CE Reporting System.

  Timing:

  You can record activities at any time during the reporting year (July 1 to June 30). You may also enter activities from the previous two reporting years within the current three-year period.

  Choosing CE Activities: 

  Select activities that help you meet the learning goals outlined in your CE Plan and maintain your professional competency in your area(s) of practice.

  You decide how to divide the 60 hours across the three years and how to balance activities across the four learning areas:

  • Regulatory
  • Ethical
  • Technical
  • Communications and Leadership

  Note: Professional practice hours do not count toward CE Hours.
  
  View Examples of Eligible CE Activities

  Need Help Recording Activities?

  See our FAQs for:

  • Which activities are eligible for CE hours
  • How to estimate CE Hours
  • How to record activities in the CE Reporting System
  • Understanding the Three-Year Rolling Period
  • Choosing the appropriate learning area for each activity
  • How to record CE Hours from our Annual Conference and AGM

  Click on the thumbnail images to view examples of CE activities recorded in the system and how the Three-Year Rolling Period works.

     
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  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• 5. Submit the Continuing Education Program Declaration

  Requirement:

  Between May 1 and June 30, practising registrants must submit their CE Declaration through the Annual Reporting System to close the reporting year.

  You cannot submit your CE Declaration until all CE requirements have been completed.

  What You'll Do:

  • Confirm that all CE requirements are complete
  • Declare that you created a CE Plan during the reporting year
  • Confirm that the information you’ve provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • Click “Submit” to officially close your reporting year. Once submitted, your CE Plan and CE Declaration will be marked as complete.

  Important Deadline:

  Submissions received after midnight on June 30 will be subject to a $200 late completion fee and may result in suspension or cancellation of your registration.

  How to Confirm Your Submission:

  To confirm your Annual Reporting was successfully submitted:

  • Go to your Account Dashboard
  • Check that the status shows “Completed” with a green background
  • Look for a confirmation email with the submission date

  Click on the thumbnail images below to preview the CE Declaration step and what your dashboard will look like after submission.

  
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  Need Help?

  Watch this video for step-by-step guidance on how to submit your CE Declaration.

  Visit our FAQs to learn more about:

  • What's the difference between the Continuing Education Program and Annual Reporting?
  • What if I can’t meet my CE requirements?
  • How do I return to good standing after a suspension?

  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

Exemptions, New Registrants, and Struct.Eng.

• Additional Requirements for Designated Structural Engineers (Struct.Eng.)

  Requirement:

  Registrants with the optional Struct.Eng. designation must complete an additional 60 CE Hours of technical learning related specifically to their structural engineering practice—bringing their total to 120 CE Hours over each three-year rolling period. These hours must be recorded in the CE Reporting System.

  In addition, Designated Structural Engineers must also complete the annual requirements:

  • 1 CE Hour of ethical learning
  • This year’s Regulatory Learning Module
  • Create a CE Plan

  How to Record Technical Learning Activities:

  1. Go to your CE Reporting System.
  2. Click the blue “Add/Edit” button and select “Add New Activity.”
  3. Choose “Technical” as the Area of Learning.
  4. Check the box: “Apply this activity to my additional 60 CE Hours of technical learning required as a Struct.Eng.”
  5. Complete all required fields (marked with a red asterisk) and click Save.

  Note: If you use the “Bulk Add Activities” tool, you must edit each activity afterward to apply it toward your Struct.Eng. requirement.

  Need More Information?

  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• Requirements for New Registrants

  Your CE requirements depend on the date your licence was granted. Review the summary and examples in the images below, and check your Account Dashboard for a personalized list of your requirements and deadlines.

  If your license was granted between July 1 and December 31:

  • Complete the following by June 30:
    • 1 CE Hour of ethical learning
    • This year’s Regulatory Learning Module
    • Create a CE Plan
  • Submit your CE Declaration in the Annual Reporting System between May 1 and June 30.
  • Your first three-year rolling period began on July 1 of the current reporting year.
    • Begin recording CE activities now.
    • You’ll declare 60 CE Hours at the end of your third reporting year.

  If your license was granted between January 1 and April 30:

  • Complete the following by June 30:
    • 1 CE Hour of ethical learning
    • This year’s Regulatory Learning Module
    • Create a CE Plan
  • Submit your CE Declaration in the Annual Reporting System between May 1 and June 30.
  • Your first three-year rolling period will begin on July 1 of the next reporting year.
    • Activities recorded during your first partial year will not count toward your 60 CE Hour requirement.
    • You’ll declare 60 CE Hours at the end of your fourth reporting year.

  If your license was granted between May 1 and June 30:

  • You do not have any CE requirements for the current reporting year.
  • You may still need to submit Annual Reporting between May 1 and June 30—check your Account Dashboard to confirm.
  • Your first three-year rolling period will begin on July 1 of the next reporting year.
    • Activities recorded during your first partial year will not count toward your 60 CE Hour requirement.
    • You’ll declare 60 CE Hours at the end of your fourth reporting year.

  Click the thumbnail images to view:

  • “Table 3: Summary of Requirements for New Registrants”
  • “Table 4: Example of a Three-Year Rolling Period for a New Registrant as of February 1”
  • A preview of the Account Dashboard for new registrants

  

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  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• Requirements for Reinstated Registrants

  Reinstatement is the application process for individuals who were previously registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC and whose registration has lapsed, been cancelled, or was voluntarily resigned.

  If You Reinstated in Category 1:

  • You are required to complete:
    • Any missed CE requirements during the lapse period
    • Any incomplete or overdue CE requirements from before your licence ended
  • Your CE requirements—including your Three-Year Rolling Period—will continue from your previous licence.
  • You can review your specific requirements in your Account Dashboard.

  If You Reinstated in Category 2, 3, 4, or 5:

  • Your CE requirements will follow the new registrant policies.
  • You are not required to complete CE activities that were missed, incomplete, or overdue from your previous registration.

  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.

• Exemptions for Parental, Medical, or Compassionate Care Leave

  If you are on a leave of absence from practice for 6 to 18 months, you may be eligible for an exemption from certain Continuing Education (CE) Program requirements.

  Apply Online: Review the eligibility criteria and submit your application using the online application form.

  What the Exemption Covers:

  If your application is approved:

  • The following requirements will be waived for one reporting year:
    • 1 CE Hour of ethical learning
    • Regulatory Learning Module
    • CE Plan
  • Your Three-Year Rolling Period requirement will be reduced by 10 to 30 CE Hours, depending on the length of your leave.

  Note: Even with an approved exemption, you must still submit your Annual Reporting between May 1 and June 30.

  Application Timing:

  • Applications are accepted any time during the reporting year (July 1 to June 30).
  • Late applications (submitted after June 30) will be subject to a $200 late completion fee.

  Stay Connected During Leave

  To ensure you receive important updates while on leave, please update your preferred email to your “Home” email in your account settings.

  For full details, consult the Guide to the Continuing Education Program.