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Achieve Your Extraordinary. Become a PE.

Getting your Professional Engineer’s license will open up a world of possibilities for you to achieve the extraordinary. And DTC can help you make those possibilities a reality with our comprehensive prep courses for the Mechanical PE Exams and our strategic plan to prepare you to pass the exam. Years of work went into developing […]

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 […]

Maybe the Matrix was Right, People are Electric

Scientists at the University of Houston and Rutgers University are researching an interesting form of energy found in cells. Most of the energy used by a cell is produced by transforming ATP (adenosine triphosphate) into ADP (adenosine diphosphate). However, the movement and flexing of cell membranes can produce a voltage too. Called flexoelectricity, scientists say […]

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 TESTIMONIAL – “Wonderful Training for the PE Exam”

“I took my exam after going through the DTC training for the Mechanical PE Exam, and it was a huge help. And the BEST news? I passed!! The testing strategy provided by Dr. Tom and his team allowed me to stay relaxed, and I found myself with plenty of time after each section to go […]

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 […]

“DTC Is Worth Its Weight in Gold!”

At Dr. Tom’s Classroom, we have worked hard to make our courses the absolute best preparation for the Mechanical PE Exams. We strive to keep our courses as affordable as possible. We know that purchasing a PE Exam prep course is a major investment, and we want to make sure that your investment pays off […]

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 […]

Getting your House to Sweat When it Gets Hot Outside to Save Energy?

In many parts of the country, air conditioning is a significant energy use and cost in the summer. Painting your house a lighter color can reduce cooling costs by reflecting solar energy away so the air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard. What if we could also get your house to sweat, just like […]

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.