- New Live Webinars will be offered on January 31, 2026. Taught by Dr Ahmed Ibrahim.
- OnDemand Webinars, already updated for the 2024 exam syllabus, suitable for class participants preparing for their exam in 2025-2026 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.
Assorted Testimonials
I would like to thank you, Ahmed, for one of the most well organized review classes I have ever taken. What makes your class unique and truly different from the rest is the amount of effort and dedication you put into helping all of your students fully understand the materials. Not only that, but you also gave us the tools and strategies in order to learn how to tackle the questions on the exam. The extra free session you gave us aided me in enhancing my problem solving skills and grew my confidence of passing the exam. I strongly recommend your class to all my colleagues who want to acquire much needed skills to pass such a difficult test
Abeer E.
Lincoln, CA
Dr. Ibrahim, I can't thank you enough for helping me UNDERSTAND seismic analysis and not just blindly solve problems to pass the exam. Thank you for taking the time to explain complex concepts in a simple clever way. Thank you for the extremely helpful book and the summary sheets that were crucial for my success in the exam. Thank you for taking the time to solve hard questions in class and repeating the concepts till everyone understood them. It has been a pleasure being your student. I finally passed my seismic exam and became a PE in CA thanks to your efforts.
Amir T.
Livermore, CA
Ahmed,
Just wanted to share great news that I found out this morning that I passed my seismic exam!!!!
I truly could not have passed without your course and your dedication in helping people pass this exam.
I was really nervous because it took me a couple attempts to pass the 8-hr national PE exam and I knew seismic would be a very difficult exam. But you walked through all the fundamentals in a comprehensible way that made me feel really confident going into the exam.
I have been recommending your course to everyone because it truly is the Gold Standard for this seismic exam. So thank you very much.
Just wanted to share great news that I found out this morning that I passed my seismic exam!!!!
I truly could not have passed without your course and your dedication in helping people pass this exam.
I was really nervous because it took me a couple attempts to pass the 8-hr national PE exam and I knew seismic would be a very difficult exam. But you walked through all the fundamentals in a comprehensible way that made me feel really confident going into the exam.
I have been recommending your course to everyone because it truly is the Gold Standard for this seismic exam. So thank you very much.
Joyce L.
San Francisco, CA
California Seismic On-Demand
- Access to Recorded Webinars and Workshops, totaling 62 hours. Updated for the 2024 Exam.
- Study Guide with weekly plan and Homework assignments
- Fundamentals Textbook, Practice Exam book included
- Three mini-exams and Two full Simulation Exams
- Access to three Computer Based Tests Portal
- Access to Ask the Instructor Portal
- Access to Discussion Forum
- Access is granted for 180 days from the first day of registration
- Free repeat – granted for 120 days, with CA Board results