Civil Engineering Academy PE review: civil-only, built around your depth

Civil Engineering Academy (CEA) sells “Ultimate Civil PE Review” courses for each of the five PE Civil exams (Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation and Water Resources) at $1,397 each, plus a $597 bundle of all five depth courses. It’s built by practicing civil PEs, with 400+ video practice problems and an 80-question CBT exam simulator. It covers PE Civil only.

Prices and features from CEA’s own course store. Checked October 11, 2026. We couldn’t confirm a pass guarantee on CEA’s pages. We have not tested it hands-on, so this review has no score.

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The short verdict Rated Not scored / 5

Price today

$1,397 per PE Civil course; depth bundle $597

Access

Self-paced

Best for

PE Civil candidates who want focused, practice-heavy video prep

Skip it if

You're not taking PE Civil

What you get

Course modules following NCEES specifications for the PE Civil exam.
400+ video practice problems.
80-question CBT exam simulator.
Homework planner and equation reference guide.
California extras: CEA also sells courses for California’s seismic and surveying exams.

What to watch for

Civil only: no Mechanical, Electrical or other disciplines.
No live classes as standard; occasional live study sessions are reported.
Guarantee: check before buying; we couldn’t confirm one.

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