Complete Geotechnical Civil PE Exam Prep
The best PE geotechnical exam prep course for busy engineers. Master the civil PE geotechnical exam with 270+ animated video lessons, NCEES-style practice exam, and expert support.
Why it works
Visual Learning
Bite-sized animated lessons with 270+ videos designed to make complex concepts easy to understand.
Exam-Like Practice
A 59-question timed NCEES-style practice exam designed to ensure you pass the PE Civil Geotechnical Exam — and you get familiar with the exam interface.
Weekly PE Power Hour
We solve one question live every week — Thursdays, 6 PM PT. Ask your questions directly to the creator of PEwise.
What Our Students Say
PE Wise has done a fantastic job breaking down the syllabus into smaller, manageable topics and explaining them with concise, visual clarity. The content is easy to follow, time-efficient, and thoughtfully designed. It's affordable and perfect for busy professionals to go over the theory of the exam without getting overwhelmed.— Geotechnical PE Exam Passer, February 2026
Course Content
24 lessons • 277 topics
Introduction
Soil Particle Analysis & Fine-Grained Classification
Learn particle size analysis, gradation curves, Atterberg limits, and complete USCS classification for fine-grained soils (clay, silt, and organic soils).
Advanced Soil Classification: Coarse-Grained, AASHTO & RQD
Master coarse-grained soil classification (USCS), AASHTO highway classification system, and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) for rock mass assessment.
Phase Relationships in Soil
Laboratory and Field Compaction
Liquefaction Analysis and Seismic Fundamentals
Slope Stability Analysis
Ground Improvement and Geosyntech Application
Groundwater Flow and Seepage
Master groundwater flow principles, Darcy's Law, flow nets, seepage analysis, and dewatering methods.
Lateral Earth Pressure Fundamentals
Advanced Retaining wall Analysis and design
Earth Retention—Anchored Walls
Shallow Foundations: An Introduction to Bearing Capacity
Soil Deformation and Settlement due to consolidation Part 1
Soil Deformation and Settlement due to consolidation Part 2
Settlement Due To Compression
Deep Foundations (drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, etc.)
Introduction to In-Situ Testing
Learn about subsurface exploration and various in-situ testing methods used in geotechnical engineering.
Boring Methods & Sampling Techniques
Master geotechnical boring objectives, auger methods, wash boring, rock coring, and various sampling techniques.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Comprehensive coverage of SPT fundamentals, procedures, corrections, and interpretation of N-values.
Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
Learn CPT procedures, equipment components, piezocone penetrometers, and soil classification interpretation.
Specialized In-Situ Tests
Explore dilatometer testing (DMT), pressuremeter testing (PMT), vane shear tests, and soil sensitivity.
Geophysical Testing Methods
Overview of geophysical methods including seismic, electrical, gravity, magnetic, and borehole techniques.