Continuing Professional Development for Professional Engineers

The College of Engineering offers programs to provide practicing engineers the professional development hours needed to meet their states continuing professional development requirements. The programs provide pragmatic topics that benefit engineers in their professional practice.

Programs are available in-person and through distance learning technologies to meet the needs of working professionals. Programs can also be delivered in-house if that meets the needs of the organization

Program Areas
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science

Management & Leadership for Technical Professionals

Documentation / Maintaining PDH Records

Most states require licensed engineers to maintain their own records of professional development participation and completion. For all programs offered through UC's Continuing Professional Development Program, we will also maintain these records for participants.

You are welcome to use our PDH Records (PDF 12Kb) form to keep track of your personal records.

Program Topics for 2007

Bridge Engineering

The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications will be adopted by the Ohio Department of Transportation for the design of new bridges and retaining walls. The Federal Highway Administration has agreed to the AASHTO commitment to have all structures starting preliminary design by October 1, 2007 use the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. In order to meet this commitment, ODOT is establishing the following criteria for projects:

1. Major Projects as defined by the PDP - Projects starting Step 6 after July 20, 2007 shall have the structures designed using the LRFD Bridge Specifications.
2. Minor Projects as defined by the PDP - Projects starting Step 3 after July 20, 2007 shall have the structures designed using the LRFD Bridge Specifications.
3. Minimal Projects as defined by the PDP - Projects starting Step 1 after July 20, 2007 shall have the structures designed using the LRFD Bridge Specifications.

This course will provide a general overview of the AASHTO LRFD design philosophy with specific focus on LRFD loadings, load combinations, and load distribution. This course is available to anyone with an interest in the latest AASHTO bridge design specifications.

Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology

Program provides an introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology for engineers and scientists. Topics covered include: nanoparticles, nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, nanobioscience, and societal and ethical implications.

Engineering Economy

Program covers the principles for making decisions among competing engineering alternatives on the basis of their return on investment. Excellent course for individuals who are in charge of projects or who must make fainancial decisions as well as technical decisions.

Robot Control

Program provides an introduction to industrial robot control including robot servo system analysis and design with an emphasis on electric and hydraulic drive robots. Frequency domain stability analysis and automated factory concepts are also covered.

Effective Leadership in Technical Enterprises

This is a program for technical professionals and managers of technical people seeking to improve their management and leadership skills. It focuses on assessing individual styles and developing individual and organizational leadership skills and abilities. While there are a variety of good leadership development programs, this program is unique in its focus on technical professionals and its framework for developing leadership skills

Questions? Contact eugene.rutz@uc.edu
Eugene Rutz
Program Director, Engineering Professional Development
College of Engineering
University of Cincinnati
513-556-1096