CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS: DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION

Exam Prep Partnerships For 
Departments of Transportation

With experienced engineers nearing retirement and hiring pipelines tightening, many DOTs are facing a growing gap in licensed engineer capacity. School of PE partners with more than 20 state DOTs to build a structured, scalable pathway to licensure, so you can meet project demands, and serve the public reliably.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

94%

pass rate

200+

corporate partners

70K+

engineers licensed

Learn Why DOT Agencies Partner With School of PE

Increase first-time pass rates

Our programs are built to support working engineers balancing full project loads and public-sector responsibilities. Structured study plans, flexible formats, and proactive support help employees prepare consistently, reducing repeat attempts and minimizing disruption.

Improve oversight

Public agencies require transparency and responsible use of funds. Our real-time reporting provides visibility into enrollment, participation, and outcomes, helping you plan effectively and reduce waste from failed exams.

Reduce administrative burden

We understand the time constraints of your internal teams. Your dedicated customer success specialist manages rollout, reporting, and ongoing optimization, so your teams gain visibility and results without adding complexity.

Licenses and Credentials We Support

FE - Fundamentals of Engineering by School of PE

Fundamentals of Engineering

The first step toward professional licensure for early-career engineers entering public service.

LEARN MORE
PE - Professional Engineer certification by School of PE

Professional Engineer

Required for engineers responsible for signing and sealing public works projects and assuming legal responsibility.

LEARN MORE
PM and PMP Project Management Certification by School of PE

Project Management

For agencies developing internal project leadership capabilities alongside technical licensure.

LEARN MORE

Department of Transportation Exam Prep Partner Programs

woman wearing a yellow shirt following a department of transportation PE training program from School of PE

Structured licensure prep programs

A standardized model for agencies that want to move beyond ad hoc reimbursement and create consistent support across departments. Ideal for DOTs seeking oversight, predictability, and administrative simplicity.

This model allows agencies to provide equitable access to licensure prep while maintaining visibility and fiscal control.

  • Pre-built FE and PE prep programs designed for working engineers
  • Budget planning support, including rollover options for eligible unused seats
  • Dedicated implementation and program management support
A group of department of transportation workers following a custom PE program from School of PE

Custom programs

For agencies that want to go beyond standardized exam prep, we design and develop custom training programs tailored to your workforce, project portfolio, and internal processes.

We can teach the courses through our instructors or create materials designed for your own subject matter experts to facilitate.

  • Custom courses built around DOT priorities (e.g., scope management, Right of Way, traffic camera programs)
  • Instructional design support to turn internal expertise into structured training programs
  • Project manager onboarding or mastery programs

Want To Build a High-Impact Licensure Benefit Program (LBP)?

We’ve distilled what we’ve learned from launching 200+ successful licensure programs into a step-by-step guide that shows you:

How to design policies that drive participation and reduce waste

How to forecast demand and set seat targets

How to secure buy-in and accountability

How to communicate to maximize employee enrollment

  • How to design policies that drive participation and reduce waste
  • How to forecast demand and set seat targets
  • How to secure buy-in and accountability
  • How to communicate to maximize employee enrollment
DOWNLOAD NOW
GET THE GUIDE

Trusted by public sector leaders

txdot-logo-2.png__PID:c420e635-5c59-4327-9285-803b7b0533c2logo-udot.png__PID:bf155a76-ad42-405c-80a2-5b31f32e93b0ddot-logo_original.png__PID:9bab8c25-a979-4062-8aec-f59d112cae5cDOT-GA-US-Logo-2018.png__PID:0fd6ae55-2277-423b-86ec-ed229454de2a

Ready to Strengthen Your Licensed Engineering Workforce?

Fill out this form and a member of our team will be in touch within one business day.

Engineering students preparing for exam on computers

University FE Exam Prep & Why Programs That Offer It Graduate More Licensed Engineers

May 01, 2026
by
Martha Hunsucker

Learn how university-based FE exam prep impacts engineering licensure progress and why structured support helps students transition from coursework.

Engineer operating a computer in workshop

DOT PE Licensure Programs & How to Stop Losing Engineers Before They Get Licensed

Apr 30, 2026
by
Martha Hunsucker

Learn how DOT PE licensure programs improve engineer retention, support career growth, and help agencies build stronger, more stable teams.

Transportation engineer inspecting industrial infrastructure

Transportation Engineer Career Path & Why DOT Engineers Are Getting Licensed Faster Than You Think

Apr 29, 2026
by
Martha Hunsucker

Transportation engineer career path explained, including licensing speed, exam prep strategies, and career growth insights for engineers.

* Eligibility requirements apply.
** Renewals only; minimum purchase requirements apply