Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Review

Learn about the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, how to prepare for it, and dive into the many broad subjects that are included on the test. Passing the exam is the step before becoming a professional licensed engineer, and this course aims to prepare you with strategies and the most likely subjects. The FE exam can be a daunting hurdle, but with this course the aim is to build confidence, speed, and accuracy to significantly improve the likelihood of passing the exam.

This course is appropriate for new graduates as well as those who have been out of school for a long time and returning to pursue their PE license. One of the things to get used to is not needing to get every question correct, but about time management to get answers for each question. Passing the FE exam will open doors for future opportunities and growth in any of the many fields of engineering and technical leadership.

The lectures here have been honed from teaching the subject online for over a decade. The content has been continuously updated to incorporate the latest from NCEES as well as feedback from the many students over the years. The instructor has been aiding and mentoring engineers for over twenty years, and encouraging youth and career changers to enter the fascinating world of engineering for their future and betterment of the world around us.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Pass the fe exam!
In-depth coverage on the most common exam subjects
Understand what is in the exam, materials allowed, and strategies to pass

Managing your exam time and improving accuracy
Gain confidence in how to approach the fe exam and the broad subjects

Pass the fe exam!
In-depth coverage on the most common exam subjects
Understand what is in the exam, materials allowed, and strategies to pass
Managing your exam time and improving accuracy
Gain confidence in how to approach the fe exam and the broad subjects

Syllabus

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Review

About the exam:

- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

- Exam time breakdown and number of questions

- Materials allowed

- Planning a study schedule

- Logistics of the exam and what to expect

- Passing scores

- Advice from past students (from over 10,000 students)

Mathematics Part 1:

- Units, constants

- Geometry, Trigonometry (& Identities)

- Quadratic Equations

- Areas, Volumes

Also increasing speed with the mathematics problems to save time for other areas

Mathematics Part 2:

- Vectors

- Matrices

- Using your calculator with matrices

- Progressions & Series

- Probability, Statistics

Also increasing speed with the mathematics problems to save time for other areas

Mathematics Part 3:

- Differential Calculus

- Integral Calculus

- Differential Equations

Increasing accuracy through longer problems to build confidence

FE Review: Chemistry

- Periodic Table

- Oxidation State

- Inorganic Chemistry, Solutions

- Organic Chemistry

- Electrochemistry

Familiarity with the NCEES Handbook - avoiding the element of surprise

FE Review: Statics

- Systems of Forces

- Moments & Right Hand Rule

- Determinacy & Free Body Diagrams

- Cables & Pulleys

- Friction

- Trusses

Build accuracy as a foundation for future Dynamics sections

FE Review: Dynamics

- Kinematics, Polar Coordinates, Projectile Motion

- Kinetics, Newton's 2nd Law, Impulse & Momentum

- Work, Energy

- Rotation

Work through long practice problems to understand how to do partial problems on the exam

FE Review: Fluid Mechanics

- Fluid Statics

- Fluid Dynamics

- Friction & Head Loss, Pumps & Power

- Impulse-Momentum Principle

- Speed of Sound

- Fluid Measurements

Use of multiple equations and working backwards to arrive at the correct solutions

FE Review: Thermodynamics

- Single-component & Two-Phase systems

- Ideal Gases, Mixture of gases, vapors, and liquids

- 1st Law of Thermodynamics

- Psychrometrics

- Power Cycles & Entropy

- Combustion

Learning how to read complicated charts for fast and easy questions

FE Review: Heat Transfer

- Conduction

- Convection

- Radiation

- Transport Phenomena

Working through a broad number of problems to get an understanding of how to manipulate the equations

FE Review: Materials Science

- Structure of Matter, Atomic Bonding

- Metallurgy

- Thermal Processing

- Testing Methods

- Stress-strain

- Creep, Brittle Materials

- Hardenability

- Binary Phase Diagrams

Getting familiar with the charts & tables for easy access and efficiency

FE Review: Ethics

- Do not skip!

- Obligation to Society

- Obligation to Employers & Clients

- Obligation to Other Registrants

- Expert Witness

- Consulting

Reading questions slowly and thoroughly; select the best answer possible given the choices

FE Review Conclusion
- Did you get an account at NCEES.org?

- Did you download the free NCEES handbook?

- Did you sign up for the exam?

- Did you create a study schedule?

- Exam time breakdown and number of questions

- Materials allowed

- Logistics of the exam and what to expect

- Advice from past students (from over 10,000 students)

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Explores the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, a valuable certification for engineers seeking licensure

Provides comprehensive coverage of exam subjects, ensuring readiness on test day

Taught by an experienced instructor with over two decades of experience mentoring engineers

Emphasizes time management and accuracy, crucial skills for exam success

Suitable for both recent graduates and experienced engineers seeking licensure

May require additional preparation for those without a strong technical background

Reviews summary

Fe exam preparation: comprehensive & strategic review

According to students, this course is a highly effective and comprehensive review for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Learners frequently highlight the instructor's clear explanations and extensive experience, particularly in connecting concepts to the NCEES handbook. The course's focus on exam strategies, time management, and building confidence is widely appreciated. While some older reviews noted certain sections could be more in-depth, recent feedback suggests continuous content updates, enhancing its relevance. Many find the practice problems helpful, though some suggest supplementing with additional full-length tests. It provides a solid foundation, but personal study time is still crucial.

Personal practice and external resources may be needed.

"You still need to put in your own practice time."

"I wish there were more full-length practice tests within the course itself, beyond just individual topic problems."

"I had to rely heavily on other resources for a few subjects."

Course content is kept current with exam changes.

"The content has been continuously updated to incorporate the latest from NCEES as well as feedback from the many students..."

"I loved how they continuously update the content. The instructor constantly refers to the NCEES manual, which is super helpful..."

"The video quality felt a bit dated in some older sections, but new updates seem to address some of this. Useful, but not perfect."

Valuable guidance on exam approach and timing.

"I especially appreciated the strategy tips and time management advice."

"The organized structure and focus on high-yield topics made studying efficient."

"The emphasis on time management and using the handbook was game-changing."

Instructor provides clear explanations and strategy.

"The instructor explains complex topics clearly and links them to the NCEES handbook."

"The instructor's long experience truly shows. Definitely get the handbook as advised."

"The instructor's enthusiasm makes dry topics bearable. I felt well-prepared for the exam."

Broadly covers essential FE exam subjects.

"Excellent course for FE prep. The instructor explains complex topics clearly and links them to the NCEES handbook."

"Very comprehensive and helpful for refreshing old material. The ethics section was surprisingly useful."

"This course simplified the daunting FE exam. The instructor broke down each subject into manageable chunks."

Content depth varies; some sections may feel basic.

"Decent overview, but I found some explanations too basic for certain topics. If you're fresh out of school, it's probably better."

"Didn't quite meet my expectations. The pacing was inconsistent, and some explanations felt incomplete."

"Some parts felt a bit rushed, especially in thermodynamics, but overall a solid foundation."

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