SDR Testimonials

Your class was the only thing I used to prepare for the test. I really can't say enough good things about your course. I did follow all of your suggestions and checklists you provided to stay on track. I read through material first and then watched the videos. I did all of the practice problems and multiple choice twice. I rewatched the final review videos twice. I took all the practice exams once. The final practice online test, I redid all the questions I missed before you provided me with the solutions. Thank you again!

"I PASSED the seismic exam (on my first try)! Thank you SO much for the course - I know that is the only reason I could’ve passed the test. This was the best PE review course I’ve taken, and I will soon be one of the many, many engineers recommending your course to everyone!"

“Thank you so much for your amazing course! There is no way I would have passed without it.”

“Originally I had tried doing it with just the workbook, but I have to say that your videos were the difference-maker for me. You really explained a lot of concepts that I had failed to understand previously and your best practices were key as well. I actually reached the end of the exam with 30 minutes to spare.”

“I came into this with pretty much zero structural analysis background, having only taken the bare minimum when I got my bachelor's degree. Your course is super straightforward and easy to understand, even for someone with minimal structural background. The quick reference sheets are extremely, extremely helpful and saved me a lot of time flipping through the large, heavy manuals. Your test taking tips are also very valuable and something I wish I had for previous exams!”

“Thank you for making this course. You provide all of the information and practice content that are necessary not only to learn the material but to be able to perform it in a timely manner. I don't know how anyone would pass the exam without it.”

“Your review course and study materials really helped me understand the concepts. The other engineers I work with all referred me to your materials unanimously. Big thanks to you for helping me achieve my PE license.”

“I wanted to thank you for the great prep course. After completing your course and following your instructions, the CSP seemed so easy to me, and I was able to finish it in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. That was my last exam towards becoming a California Civil PE.”

“I got results for the seismic exam I took last month and I passed on the first try! I wanted to thank you for your review course, I felt like it was extremely helpful especially for someone who had never touched seismic design before. Going into the exam, I felt prepared and that I knew the material very well. With your course, reference materials, and practice exams, I flew through the exam and had 45 minutes remaining when I got through all the questions to go back to double check ones I was unsure of (which were about 10 problems).”

“There is a reason all of my senior engineers recommended I take this course. The lecture videos and quick reference sheets are well worth the investment. I passed on my first attempt and felt confident after walking out of the exam.”

"Great course that covers the perfect amount of relevant content without getting too in the weeds. Wouldn't have passed without it. Incredible e-mail responsiveness and communication when asking for help or assistance."

“Thank you so much for the exceptional course you provide. It is, without a doubt, one of the best classes I have ever taken!”

"Thank you for what you do. There is zero chance that I would have passed this exam without your reference materials and webinar course."

“Mr. Hiner made studying for the structural part of the PE fun and interesting. He presented the material in a logical way that was engaging, even to people like me who don’t have any background in structures. I found the materials he had meticulously put together for the course were indispensable during the exam. His webinar helped me learn a huge amount about structures in an organized fashion.”

“I would like to say that I really enjoyed your course. You not only did a great job explaining the topics in class, but your workbook turned out to be a very, very useful tool in both studying for the exam and during the exam.”

“I wish I had taken your course sooner! Your workbook really breaks all the concepts down into smaller material that is a lot easier to digest.”

“Worth every penny to buy the webinars! I would not have passed without the additional commentary, handouts, and online CBT practice exam.”

“The On-Demand course was invaluable and did a wonderful job explaining the more difficult concepts (particularly diaphragms) that reading text/example problems in the SDR Workbook just couldn't convey.”

“After two attempts on my own I decided to take Hiner's class. This class was instrumental to me passing the exam on my third attempt. Hiner has done an exceptional job summarizing the content and the subjects needed to pass the exam. I found his manual to be the most thorough, conclusive, and clearly articulated. His class is extremely well structured and geared toward helping people at all stages get through this exam ... he works very hard to make sure that you have the best chances of passing possible.”

“I felt ready to take the test immediately after our final class. Though the test was intimidating at times, if I just referred to your well-prepared workbook, I was able to answer most questions with ease.”

“Best class I have ever taken in college and my 29-year career.”

“Thanks again for your attention to detail and meticulously well-organized prep course. I consider your course money well spent.”

“I would have never passed without your course. The material you presented was easily understood and was absolutely in-line with the exam.”

“My first exam attempt involved self-studying, but it wasn't enough. After taking the SDR On-Demand Webinars, the exam was easy the second time. The materials provided in the course are worth their weight in gold. In fact, it was almost fun taking the exam! Do yourself a favor and take the SDR course before your first attempt; you'll be happy you did.”

“I passed the Seismic exam on my first attempt thanks to your great online course and accompanying workbook. I felt the material prepared me for all of the exam topics extremely well. I was familiar with all of the subjects in the questions on the exam. The only difficult part was the pace of the actual exam. Thank you for a great course!”

“I really did not know anything about seismic until I took the Seismic Design Review course. The class and workbook were really helpful for the exam and to improve my seismic knowledge as well.”

“Best seismic principles prep course on the market”

“Thank you for the class. I previously took another seismic review course and failed the exam. I learned much more in your class than the other by a large amount. It was very easy to follow and you give very good explanations of topics that were otherwise hard to understand (e.g., when to use the different Cs equations, etc.)”