Compare PE exam prep courses
Head-to-head comparisons of the five PE prep providers we review: School of PE, PPI2Pass, Civil Engineering Academy, Engineering Pro Guides and Testmasters. Checked October 11-12, 2026.
School of PE vs PPI2Pass
The two biggest PE prep companies.
→School of PE vs Civil Engineering Academy
For PE Civil candidates.
→PPI2Pass vs Civil Engineering Academy
Live classes against civil-only video.
→School of PE vs Engineering Pro Guides
For PE Mechanical HVAC candidates.
→PPI2Pass vs Engineering Pro Guides
Broad library against a mechanical and power specialist.
→Civil Engineering Academy vs Testmasters
Per-exam pricing against one course for all five Civil exams.
→School of PE vs Testmasters
Two guaranteed PE Civil courses.
→PPI2Pass vs Testmasters
Classic manuals against an intensive Civil course.
→| Course | Price | Disciplines | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of PE | $1,599 OnDemand | Most, incl. SE | Pass guarantee |
| PPI2Pass | ~$149 to ~$2,595 | Most | Live Online only |
| Civil Engineering Academy | $1,397 per course | PE Civil | Not confirmed |
| Engineering Pro Guides | $595-$950 (HVAC) | Mechanical, Power, Fire Protection | None found |
| Testmasters | $1,499 (Civil) | PE Civil (all five, per Testmasters) | Free repeat |
Sources as noted on each review.
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