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Professional Credentialing and Licensure for Engineers (PCLE)

NEW: Architect Registration Examination (ARE 5.0) Now Included in PCLE
The PCLE program now supports the ARE pathway — providing access to preparatory materials and exam reimbursements for eligible participants.

Have you ever wanted to get your PE, PMP, or RA? The Director of Civil Engineers and The Civil Engineer School want to help!

The Professional Credentialing & Licensure for Engineers (PCLE) Program provides Air Force Civil Engineer (AFCE) members the opportunity to enhance their professional qualifications through access to industry-leading preparatory courses and exam fee reimbursement. The program supports attainment of the following credentials:

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Credential
  • Registered Architect (RA) Licensure

This initiative enables members to strengthen technical expertise, improve career readiness, and advance within the Civil Engineer enterprise.

The PCLE Program is sponsored by the Director of Civil Engineers and delivered by The Civil Engineer School (TCES).


Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Preparatory

This preparatory seminar provides access to a 35-hour live online PMP prep course that satisfies exam prerequisites set by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

PMP Exam Prep is currently available to Active Duty 32Es and AFRC 32Es (on Title 10 Orders).

For more information on eligibility and applying, see: PMP Exam Preparatory Instructions


Principles and Practice of Engineering (P.E.) Exam Preparatory

This preparatory track provides access to a commercial suite of online P.E. exam prep materials from PPI (Kaplan), including practice questions, tests, guided solutions, and mastery videos.

For more information on eligibility and applying, see: PE Exam Preparatory Instructions


Architect Registration Examination (ARE 5.0) Preparatory

This preparatory track provides access to a commercial suite of online ARE 5.0 exam prep materials, including practice questions, mock exams, guided solutions, and instructional videos aligned to all six divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.

For more information on eligibility and applying, see: ARE 5.0 Exam Preparatory Instructions


Apply for a Track

PCLE Application for Military

PCLE Application for Civilians


PE, PMP, and RA Exam Reimbursement

After passing your P.E., PMP, or RA, eligible students may apply for exam fee reimbursement.

Reimbursement is completed via direct deposit approximately 4 weeks after all required documentation has been submitted to the course director.

For more information, see: PE and PMP Exam Reimbursement Instructions

Apply for reimbursement:
PCLE Program Exam Reimbursement Application


POC: Email the Education Support team at afit.ce.cmc@us.af.mil

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