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  • Managing Liability and Legal Exposure in Engineering Practice

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This professional development course equips licensed engineers with essential knowledge and practical strategies for understanding, managing, and mitigating legal risks associated with engineering practice in the United States. Covering foundational principles of liability, professional negligence, contract law, tort exposure, ethical obligations, and emerging areas such as cyber and environmental liabilities, this course is designed to strengthen engineers’ legal awareness and professional resilience.

    Topics:

    Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Identify the key sources of legal exposure for engineers practicing in the United States.
    • Explain the principles of professional liability, negligence, and standard of care.
    • Understand the legal implications of engineering contracts and risk allocation provisions.
    • Analyze the roles of licensure, ethics, and regulatory compliance in liability mitigation.
    • Apply risk management techniques to minimize exposure in daily practice and project settings.
    • Recognize emerging legal risks, including those related to cyber, environmental, and interdisciplinary work.

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for licensed professional engineers across all disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, and geotechnical engineering. It is especially relevant for engineers involved in design, consulting, project management, or construction oversight who must navigate contractual, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities within U.S. legal frameworks. 
    Publication Source: MondoScience Courseware

    Jeelan Moghraby, PhD, MBA


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