Chris - you nailed it. A folder for the actual certs, and a spreadsheet.
I made my own spreadsheet, which includes the date of the PDH, the providing organization (ASCE, GI, local vendors, etc.), the title of the presentation, the presenter, and the number of PDH's acquired. I have a monthly calendar invite that reminds me to check my calendar for any scheduled trainings, scan/download and PDH forms, and update my log. This has been very useful when I have been audited on my PDHs - save the relevant time period from the log, combine the proper time period of PDHs (hint - add the date in the title - 20210824 ASCE etc.), and send to the appropriate state board.
If you are tracking PDH's, you are an engineer - have clear, linear, thought-out process.
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Joseph M. Rozmiarek, P. E., M.ASCE
Principal Engineer
Roseville, MN
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-22-2021 11:55 PM
From: Christopher Seigel
Subject: Tracking your Professional Development Hours
So, you've passed the PE, and now you need to track your professional development hours (PDHs) for continuing education (CE) requirements to keep your license active.
Thanks to @Deziree Ramirez for posting this link to the NCEES in another thread about licensure and the exams as well.
https://ncees.org/engineering/
This link above will lead you to the state board of your choosing, which from there will let you determine what the requirements are for the state(s) that you are licensed in.
But how do you keep track of the credits you earn so that you don't accidently not reach your quota, or spend time and money doing more CE than necessary?
One thought is to use a spreadsheet. I believe certain people like @Daniel Bressler have developed tracking spreadsheets for themselves. I imagine this works pretty well when accompanied with periodic calendar reminders to oneself. Personally, I've been putting all of my certificates in a folder on my PC and calling it a day. I feel I could be better.
Does anyone else do anything different or have any ideas to share?
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Christopher Seigel P.E., M.ASCE
Civil Engineer
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