Want to take the PE Mechanical exam

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The discussion centers on preparing for the PE Mechanical exam after passing the FE exam. The original poster is seeking recommendations for study materials and is considering whether to take a class, noting that Test Masters does not offer live video courses for this exam. There is a consensus that taking a class can be beneficial, as suggested by multiple licensed PEs. It is clarified that while candidates can take the PE exam immediately after the FE exam, they need five years of engineering experience to obtain the license. Recommended study materials include the "Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam" and "Practice Problems for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam," both authored by Michael R. Lindeburg, PE.
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Summary:: Passed the FE, ready to take the PE.

Hello,

I had recently passed the FE exam, ready to start studying for the PE Mechanical exam. Does anyone recommend any specific study material? I just recently purchased the PE Mechanical reference textbook and looking into purchasing some study materials, but not sure which ones.

Would you recommend taking a class? Someone suggested Test Masters , however looking at their website it looks like they don't have any live video courses available for the PE Mechanical. I know three PE's and they all told me taking the class is well worth the money.

I wanted to hear more suggestions before I get pretty serious in my studies.
 
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Do you have the required working time as EI to take the test?
 
Lnewqban said:
Do you have the required working time as EI to take the test?

Nope. You don’t need it though. You can take the exam right after taking your FE, however you can’t acquire the license until you have your five years of engineering experience.
 
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In that case, I would recommend "Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Manual", as well as "Practice Problems for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam", both books written by Michael R. Lindeburg, PE.
 
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