Today we take a look back at 2019 and review all the things we released to help you on your journey to becoming a professional civil engineer.  Come see what we did and learn what we have in store for 2020!  You learn some things about CEA and we might have a tip or tool for you as well. Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Academy - civilenginereingacademy.com is the place to go for all your FE, PE, and civil career tips.  Check it out.  It's home base for us. The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course - civilfereviewcourse.com is THE place to go if you are looking for a review course for the FE exam. The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - civilpereviewcourse.com is THE place to go if you are looking for a review course for the civil FE exam.  We love it and think you will too. Have comments/suggestions/questions about anything we shared?  Email me at [email protected]! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

So you recently took the FE or PE exam and received a FAIL in your inbox :(  What do you do now?  What mindset do you need to have to get over this hump? It doesn't matter if you've failed these exams once or ten times (can you fail ten times?) we'll have something here for you to get your butt in gear and have the right attitude and mindset to keep going.  Failure does not mean you suck at being an engineer.  It's a stepping stone to becoming a better one.  Join us! Resources Mentioned: PPI - head to civilengineeringacademy.com/ppi and use the discount code of CIVAC to receive 15% off any book you order there.  You need more problems, so get some. Free On Demand PE Workshop - Join us for a FREE on-demand workshop we made for you.  You'll learn the best resources to get, how to start right, and much more.  Just sing up and get it!  Check it out at civilpereviewcourse.com/workshop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Today we break down 6 secrets/tips to passing the civil engineering FE exam.  If you are preparing for the FE exam then this is for you.  Civil engineers know the value of passing the FE exam.  It's really the springboard to launching your career into civil engineering and it's an absolute must for civil engineers to pass.  Let us help you get started by listed our secrets to passing.  You'll love hearing about #6! Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course:  check out the complete review course we made for the civil FE exam at civilfereviewcourse.com CEA Community: join our FREE Facebook community where you can post a question, comment, advice, commiserate, celebrate, anything to do with civil engineering.  It's FREE!  Join it at ceacommunity.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Want to learn what a structural engineer does, what challenges they face, and what they enjoy doing?  Then look no further.  Join me as I interview my brother Mark Oakeson as he details his journey to become a structural engineer.  He gives some excellent advice for anyone curious about becoming a structural engineer, and it's fun to learn about the strategies and tips you should pick up on early in your career so you can make the most of it. Mark has over 22 years of structural engineering experience managing multi-million dollar projects in virtually every role in the design and construction process.  Trust me - there's something in here we can all learn from, so come check it out! Resources we mention: The Ultimate Civil FE Review Course:  If you need a complete review course for the civil FE, see the one Mark and I built!  Check it out here. Civil Engineering Academy: check out our home base to get info and tools for your FE, PE, or just good civil career advice.  We are here to help.  Check it out here. PPI2PASS: we've teamed up with PPI to give you a fantastic discount on books (books only).  Use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off at checkout to save some cash!  Check them out here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Today we discuss what I think is the most reasonable and 'easiest' PE exam to take.  No exam is easy, but we share our thoughts about why some might be more difficult than others.  This is obviously a controversial topic and there are a variety of opinions on this, but you'll hear mine and you can take it or leave it!  Either way, come check it out!! Resources we mention: Civil Review Course - come join our very own review course for the PE exam.  Check out The Ultimate Civil PE Review course.  You'll be happy you did.  You can grab that here. Civil Engineering Academy - this is our home base.  If you need exams, courses, resources, free problems, it's all found here. CEA Community - join our free online community of like-minded civil engineers.  Participate by asking questions and sharing anything civil related!  Head here and request access!  ceacommunity.com PPI - PPI is a world leader in offering study material for your exams.  The Civil Engineering Reference Manual (now called the PE Civil Reference Manual) is a must.  Use our discount code of CIVAC and get 15% off anything there!  Check them out here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Today we dive into the most impressive engineering projects of all time.  These projects are and were fantastic.  I highly recommend doing some more research in discovering great documentaries on these projects.  They won't disappoint. Not every engineer will get the chance to build a once in a lifetime project like these, and if you are, then consider yourself very lucky!  Because they are so unique, it's enjoyable to talk about them.  So give it a listen! Resources Mentioned: Civil Engineering Community - join our growing online community of like-minded civil engineers.  Post anything related to the FE, the PE, or any other civil engineering topic.  It's free!  Check it out at ceacommunity.com Civil Engineering Academy - come check out all we have to offer at civilengineeringacademy.com.  We have free practice problems, great advice and blog content, and more! PPI - we have teamed up with PPI to give you a massive 15% discount off anything they have there.  Use our discount code of CIVAC to receive the discount!  Check them out here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Ready to learn why civil engineer's rock?  Let's review my top 5 reasons why engineering is a great field to be in!  We love what civil engineers do.  Can you imagine life without civil engineers designing the things we take advantage of every day?  It's easy to forget when everything is working so well, but he moment something goes bad everyone notices it and it makes life miserable.  Civil engineers are vital to society and it's a fun place to be. So come listen to why this is a great field to be in!  Resources mentioned:  The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course - your place to help you ace the civil engineering PE exam.   Check that out here. Civil Engineering Academy - tons of free resources to help you pass the FE, PE and great advice in general.  Go there now! PPI2PASS - PPI is a world leader in helping engineers pass their exams.  Use our discount code of CIVAC to get 15% off any book or course there!  Go there by clicking here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support

Come listen as we discuss civil PE review courses and if I think they are worth the money.  Hint - I personally think they are!  They provide structure, problems, and support - and if you are a repeat taker or the first time they can for sure help. We also discuss The Ultimate Civil PE Review course and what that's all about including why I created it and what is included. If you want in our sweet Black Friday Deal (recorded Nov 2019) then check out our coming soon page to be the first to know about it. You can find that here. If you've missed the bid sales event then jump onto our site anyway and check out The Ultimate Civil PE Review Course to help you ace this exam! Let's keep growing the amount of civil PE's out there.   Thanks for checking things out and for listening!  Go to civilengineeringacademy.com for more resources to help you ace the PE! Want to leave us a question, message, or feedback?  Please do!  Go here and leave us a recorded message - we'll feature it in a future episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/civilengineeringacademy/support