PPI, a Kaplan Company, Named Exclusive Licensure Prep Partner of the Society of Women Engineers

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPI, a Kaplan Company, and a leading provider of engineering licensure exam preparation, has announced that it will serve as the exclusive licensure prep partner for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to advancing women in engineering and technology. The partnership is designed to support SWE members pursuing engineering licensure by expanding access to the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) preparation resources. Passing the FE and PE exams is a key milestone toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer, a credential that can open doors to greater responsibility and career advancement.

As part of the agreement, SWE members will have access to exclusive offers on PPI licensure preparation products and services, along with educational content developed in collaboration with SWE. In addition, PPI will provide complimentary courses for SWE-selected candidates, covering a six-month on-demand licensure prep course for either the FE or PE exam in any discipline.

Megan Barto, executive director at PPI, a Kaplan Company, said:

“Engineering licensure represents an important milestone in an engineer’s professional journey, strengthening credibility, expanding opportunities, and supporting long-term career growth. We’re proud to partner with the Society of Women Engineers to help more engineers access high-quality preparation and move forward with confidence as they pursue this important professional credential.”

PPI has helped engineers prepare for high-stakes licensure exams for decades, offering trusted prep solutions across FE, PE, ARE, and other professional credentials. As part of Kaplan, PPI brings deep expertise in test preparation and professional education to support learners and organizations nationwide.

For more information about PPI and licensure preparation resources available through this partnership, visit https://home.kaplanlearn.com/shop/swe.

About Kaplan

Kaplan, Inc. is a global education company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions helps students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retention, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 27 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.3 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.

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