PMI PDUs. Up to 20 excess PDUs earned during the final year of the current CCR cycle may be applied to the next CCR cycle. What is a PDU? You will typically earn one PDU for every one hour spent in a planned, structured learning experience or activity. Fractions of PDUs may be reported in 0.25 increments. When attending conferences, one claim is made for the whole event, although you still need to keep records of the sessions actually attended. PDU activities completed prior to obtaining certification are not accepted toward the renewal requirements. In addition to attending formal training courses, workshops, conferences and seminars; PDUs may also be earned by participating in voluntary work (eg on a PMI committee), by self directed study, professional activities and by presenting papers at conferences, etc.
PDU Categories [download as a PDF] - Note from 1st March 2011, the PDU Categories have changed. Category A: Courses offered by PMI’s R.E.P.s or Chapters and Communities Reporting PDU Activities. Certification FAQ. Twelve Ways to Earn PDUs. PDU%20CategStructure_Final. PDU Category Structure Update. Since research has shown that people did not fully understand the PDU categories and how to appropriately report their PDUs using that structure, we are pleased to respond to this customer feedback to make the structure more user-friendly and better serve our certification holders.
An updated category structure was implemented on 1 March 2011. Overview of changes to the PDU category structure for your information: CCR category structure has been simplified, thereby reducing the number of categories from 18 to 6 All categories use the rule that one hour of learning activity is equivalent to one PDU Categories have been expanded to include Web 2.0 learning opportunities There will be limits on certain categories to require that all credential holders pursue project management continuing education as part of maintaining their credential It is also important to note what is not changing in the program: For more detailed information, access these documents: Maintain Your PMI Credential. Report PDUs Congratulations on earning your PMI certification! Now that you are a credential holder, you need to adhere to PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. To follow the program, participate in professional development activities to earn professional development units (PDUs) and maintain your credential.
To learn more about the program, what are PDUs, how to earn and claim them, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to renew your certification, watch the CCR Video. Every credential requires a specific amount of PDUs per three-year certification cycle. The exception to the CCR program is the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, which requires you to retake the CAPM® exam before the end of your five-year certification cycle. Not sure how to earn PDUs? See the video segment "How Do I Earn PDUs? " Activity and Provider Search Help Tip: You can use quotes ("type your search term") in your search criteria to perform an exact match search.
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