California Seismic

  • Live Webinars starting January 27, 2024.  Taught by Dr Ahmed Ibrahim. Please see schedule below.  
  • OnDemand Webinars, already updated for the 2024 exam, suitable for class participants preparing for their exam in (Q1) 2024 using the new exam reference codes.  
  • A comprehensive program totaling 62 hours of live instructions that covers closely the California Seismic Principles Exam Test Plan.
  • The program elements include: Class Lectures, Textbook, Practice Exam Book and CBT software, Problem Solving Workshops, Weekly Homework, Weekly Consultation Hours, Class Summary Sheets, Mini-Exams and Simulation Exams.
  • Program is designed for full interaction with class participants to enhance the learning experience and maximize the chance for passing the Seismic Exam. Class participants are expected to solve exercises during the class and submit their homework promptly.
  • Review classes for CA Seismic Principles Exam are offered live online, and on-demand. Please click on the schedule below for detailed information.
  • All registration to CA Seismic On-Demand class will be subject to the following access terms:
    • 180 days since initial registration date.
    • 120 days - free repeat with proof of exam results and requested within 1 year from initial registration date.
  • All registration to CA Seismic Live Webinar class will be subject to the following access terms:
    • 180 days since first day of live webinar class.
    • 120 days - free repeat with proof of exam results and requested within 1 year from date of the first live webinar class.

The California Board for Professional Engineers is using the 2022 California Building Code (IBC 2021) and the ASCE 7-16 as the building code and seismic load standard for the CA seismic exam starting January 2024. Class books, recordings and handouts are updated using the current exam codes and syllabus.