How Colliers built a trusted exam prep benefit that scales with its workforce
Five years in, Colliers rates School of PE 10 out of 10. Their structured benefit drives a 75 percent first try pass rate and a workforce employees recommend by name.
Where Colliers Engineering & Design started
For Colliers, professional licensure directly reinforces the technical credibility and trust that clients expect, and unlocks the complex, high value projects that define their business. Many service lines require licensed expertise by regulation or client preference, making licensure a competitive prerequisite.
It is also a powerful signal to employees that Colliers invests in professional excellence and career growth. When Colliers' learning and development team set out to expand its PE exam prep offerings, the goal was to find a preparation partner that engineers would trust and use.
That meant finding a platform with credible content, strong pass rates, and the kind of customer support that makes adoption easy at scale.
School of PE removes the barriers that keep talented engineers from pursuing the FE or PE, giving them consistent, high quality prep that is difficult for any firm to achieve on its own. The return extends well beyond pass rates: stronger skills, better retention, and clients who notice the difference.
How we partnered with Colliers Engineering & Design
School of PE partnered with Colliers to make exam preparation a turnkey employee benefit. Pre built prep programs fit employees' schedules, administration is straightforward, and flexible seat management lets Colliers plan and budget across disciplines without unnecessary complexity.
- Pre built prep programs across PE, FE, PMP, and land surveying
- Coverage that spans civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, surveying, and project management
- Flexible seat management for predictable, multi year budgeting
- A consistent point of contact for five years and counting
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What changed at Colliers Engineering & Design
Since Colliers began their partnership with School of PE, the number of licensed professionals across participating teams has grown materially, translating to deeper technical expertise, stronger client trust, and a more capable workforce. Around 75 percent of users pass their exam on the first try, and enrollment has stayed consistent.
The partnership itself has been straightforward to manage. Working with the same School of PE contacts for five years has built real continuity, and the team's responsiveness and proactive communication have made the program easy to advocate for internally.
The impact extends to hiring and retention. Candidates frequently mention licensure support as a reason they were interested in Colliers, and the program has contributed to improved retention. Five years in, Colliers rates School of PE 10 out of 10.
School of PE has consistently shown themselves to be a true partner. They are responsive, engaging, and truly care. They listen and adapt constantly, and that level of support makes a meaningful difference.
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