4–7 May 2026 • Chicago, IL
IEEE PES T&D offers Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for eligible conference and technical session participation. PDH and CEU credits help meet licensing or continuing education requirements for engineers and technical professionals.
PDHs (Professional Development Hours) – Recognized by most U.S. states for maintaining PE licensure.
CEUs (Continuing Education Units) – Industry-recognized units often used by employers, certification programs, and international organizations.
You’ll receive one PDH for each hour of qualified instruction attended.
Technical sessions and panels
Super Sessions
Tutorials and educational workshops
Select conference programs led by qualified instructors
Exhibit hall activities and networking events do not qualify for credit.
Attend qualifying sessions in full
After the event, complete the PDH/CEU Request Form (available online)
Certificates will be issued electronically within 4–6 weeks
Be sure to keep track of your sessions and attendance for documentation.
Attendees with full registration who participate in designated technical sessions, tutorials, or workshops.
PDHs are typically awarded at a rate of 1 PDH per hour of participation.
CEUs follow IEEE guidelines, where 1 CEU = 10 hours of instruction. Final credit totals may vary based on session length and content.
No separate registration is required. All registered attendees who participate in qualifying sessions will be eligible to request a certificate.
Certificate request instructions will be emailed within 30 days following the event.
IEEE does not directly report credits to licensing boards. Attendees are responsible for submitting documentation.
Acceptance of CEUs/PDHs may vary by state or certifying body. Check with your specific board or organization.
A $25 processing fee may apply for certificate generation.
For questions related to PDH/CEU eligibility or documentation, contact us at ieee.info@ieeetd.org.
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