Frequently Asked Questions
In which states is Sem-Train approved as a engineering PDH, Professional Development Course, Provider?
Sem-Train is approved in Florida, NC, NJ, NY and Maryland. Many states do not require that the course providers be preapproved.
Which of Sem-Train courses are approved by the Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors?
As far as approval of specific courses is concerned, we don’t know of any board that approves lists of specific courses. In general, the boards require that the engineering courses enhance a PE’s knowledge/skills. A few boards, like NY, do not permit project management courses.
Are Sem-Train courses approved by the FBPE, Florida Board of Professional Engineers?
YES. SEM-Train is an approved professional engineering PDH, CEU, CPC course provider in the State of Florida (FBPE). In general, the boards require that the PDH, CPC, or engineering CPC courses enhance a Professional Engineers’ engineering knowledge/skills. Sem-Train does not provide ethics courses for PE License Renewal purposes.
Does Sem-Train offer group discounts on live, on-line, or live, in-person, professional engineering PDH courses?
Yes. Sem-Train offers 10% discount to three or more participants from the same organization, registering simultaneously. Call for more details.
Are participants required to pass quizzes to earn PDH’s through webinars?
Most boards do not require that participants pass a quiz after attending a live webinar. Instructor must be available to answer participants’ questions during the seminar/webinar.
Are handouts or notes provided in Sem-Train seminars?
Yes. Handouts are provided in electronic, printable, format through pdf attachments and/or DropBox FTP.
Are Sem-Train webinars cancelled often due to low registrations?
Barring force majeure, Sem-Train holds webinars even if there in ONE registration.
What is Sem-Train’s cancellation policy?
Full refund is granted if registration is cancelled by the participant 30 days or more prior to the scheduled date of the seminar; otherwise, registrant can apply the course credit toward attendance at another, scheduled, equivalent event, in the region, at a later date. Sem-Train, LLC, reserves the right to cancel the seminar when minimum registration threshold is not met. In such case, Sem-Train, LLC, will issue full refund to the registrant.
Are Sem-Train courses approved by NYSED, New York State Board of Engineers?
Sem-Train is a NYSED approved PE PDH course provider. As far as approval of specific courses is concerned, we don’t know of any board that approves lists of specific courses. In general, the boards require that the courses enhance a PE’s engineering knowledge/skills. A few boards, like NY, do not permit project management courses. Sem-Train does not provide ethics courses for PE License Renewal purposes.