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FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “I Trusted the DTC Method and I Passed!”

“Just got the results back for the ME: TFS Exam, and I passed. I believe the DTC method of taking the exam is the ultimate make or break in passing this exam. After going through Doctor Tom’s Classroom, I felt confident with all of the material with the exception of maybe cycles. As I went […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Amazing Course. I LOVE the Format”

“I passed on the first try! Dr. Tom’s method prepared me very well for the exam. I LOVE the format and the videos – well-put-together lectures with clear presentation, in depth explanations and clear understanding of the topics taught. I enjoyed watching and learning these topics. I have my binders full of course material for […]

FEATURED FREE VIDEOS – Net Positive Suction Head – Fluid Mechanics

Watch our video! Fluid Mechanics Sample Lesson from DTC’s HVAC & Refrigeration Course Check out Dr. Tom’s Fluid Mechanics Lesson on Net Positive Suction Head from DTC’s HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanical PE Exam Review. You’ll see how DTC’s mechanical PE Exam prep can help you prepare for and pass the PE Exam. Mechanical PE Exam […]

FEATURED FREE VIDEOS – Pressure Vessels / Fits – Solid Mechanics

Watch our video! Solid Mechanics Sample Lesson from DTC’s Machine Design & Materials Course Check out Dr. Tom’s Lesson on the Pressure Vessels / Fits, which explains Fit Classifications and Pressure Due to Interference Fits from DTC’s Machine Design & Materials Mechanical PE Exam Review. You’ll see how DTC’s mechanical PE Exam prep can help […]

FEATURED FREE VIDEOS – Rankine Cycle – Thermodynamics

Watch our video! Thermodynamics Sample Lesson from DTC’s Thermal & Fluid Systems CourseCheck out Dr. Tom’s Thermodynamics Lesson on the Rankine Cycle from DTC’s Thermal & Fluid Systems Mechanical PE Exam Review. You’ll see how DTC’s mechanical PE Exam prep can help you prepare for and pass the PE Exam. Mechanical PE Exam Prep That […]

FEATURED FREE VIDEOS – Psychrometrics

Watch our video! Psychrometrics Sample Lesson from DTC’s HVAC & Refrigeration Course Check out Dr. Steve Terry’s Lesson on Psychrometrics from DTC’s HVAC & Refrigeration Mechanical PE Exam Review. You’ll see how DTC’s mechanical PE Exam prep can help you prepare for and pass the PE Exam. Mechanical PE Exam Prep That WorksPay Up Front […]

FEATURED FREE VIDEOS – Bolted Connections

Watch our video! Machine Design Sample Lesson from DTC’s Machine Design & Materials Course DTC has the best courses and the best instructors. Check out Dr. Tom’s Lesson on Bolted Connections from DTC’s Machine Design & Materials Mechanical PE Exam Review. You’ll see how DTC’s mechanical PE Exam prep can help you prepare for and […]

Dr. Tom Explains How to Get Your PE!

Watch our video! In this short video, “Mechanical Engineers – It’s Time to Get Your PE!,” Dr. Tom explains why his courses work so well and why they are absolutely the courses you should take to help you pass the PE exam. Becoming a Professional Mechanical Engineer will open up a world of career possibilities […]

Congratulations To All Graduating Engineers Who Will Shape The Future!

Attention all graduating engineers! As you embark on your journey into the professional world, remember: the key to success lies in meticulous planning. Whether you dream of designing innovative systems or advancing engineering technology, becoming a professional engineer requires strategic steps and foresight. Join us in exploring the ins and outs of this exciting path […]

DR. THOMAS H. BROWN, JR. P.E

DR.THOMAS H. BROWN, JR., P.E.

The Dr. Tom Method & Strategy

Dr. Tom, as he is affectionately known, teaches the course overview lessons for Civil Engineering, outlining the Dr. Tom Method and Exam Strategy on which all DTC Reviews are based. Tom originally developed the 20-Week review format for the Mechanical PE Exams, and then, with the DTC Civil Instructors, he created the Civil PE Exam Review.

Hello, I’m Tom Brown, and I based my online 20-Week Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review on my many years of experience preparing mechanical engineers for the PE Exam. With the help of my DTC team, I developed the tried and true structure and method that we offer online today. Our Civil and Mechanical courses will provide you will a step by step path to being successful on the exam. It requires a tremendous time commitment and effort on your part, but if you follow the plan that we have laid out for you, you will have everything you need to succeed.” – Tom Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1970. He earned a Masters Degree in Engineering Mechanics from Georgia Tech in 1973. Dr. Tom holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, earned at NC State. Today, Dr. Tom is the founder and driving force behind Dr. Tom’s Classroom where he pursues his passion of teaching engineers how to prepare for and pass the PE exam.