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Maintaining your Project Management Professional (PMP) certification requires earning and reporting Professional Development Units (PDUs). In this article, we will dive into the PMP PDU requirements to ensure your PDUs are 100% valid. From understanding the PDU categories to meeting the minimum requirements and exploring tips for earning and reporting PDUs, this guide will help you stay compliant with the PMP recertification process.

Are Your PDUs 100% Valid? These Are The PMP PDU Requirements You Need.

If you have a PMP certification, you must know about this: you have to renew your PMP certification every 3 years, or it will expire. If that happens, you will need to retake the PMP certification exam, which is much more effort than just going for a renewal. As long as you earn sixty PMP Professional Development Units (PDUs) during the course of 3 years, you’ll be good to go, but keep in mind that there are specific PMP Renewal requirements you need to cover when you are earning PDUs.

We’ve put this blog together to help you with all the details you need to know about PMP PDU requirements, their categories, and their limits. Make sure you keep reading before you go on to earn and submit your PDUs!

What Are The PMP Personal Development Unit (PDU) Requirements?

The PMI (Project Management Institute) requires everyone with a PMP certification to renew it every 3 years. The way to do so is to earn sixty Personal Development Units (PDUs) within that time frame before it expires. Once you acquire sixty units, you need to submit them through the Project Management Institute’s website so you can apply for a PMP certification renewal.

A few years ago, PMP certified professionals often prepared by taking courses, attending activities, training, and working as practitioners to be able to renew their certification. Until the Project Management Institute presented the new Project Management Institute’s Talent Triangle and with this came new requirements to be able to submit Professional Development Units (PDUs). These changes introduced new categories for the PMP Units, their breakdown, and limits for every category.

The new PMI Talent Triangle poses the idea that the optimal skill sets for project managers should include technical project management skills, business and strategic management skills, and leadership skills, meaning a certified Project Management Professional needs to get PMP PDUs that coincide with all 3 categories of the PMI Talent Triangle.

Now that we have the facts, let’s get into the specifics of each category.

1. PMP Project Development Units (PDU) Requirement: 35 Minimum Units in Education PDUs

The biggest PMP Unit requirement is that you need to earn a minimum of 35 educational Units, while the rest can come from the giving back category, the majority of your units must be from the education category for you to qualify for renewal.

You can earn your Education PDUs from these sources:

  • Organization Meetings
  • Trainings
  • Courses
  • Digital Media
  • Informal Learning
  • Reading

If you’re a working professional with limited time, the Education category will always be a better choice for you to earn the majority of your PDUs.

Additionally, the PDI favors a balanced approach and as such for the PDU renewal you must obtain a minimum of 8 Development Units in the three categories of the talent triangle. After completing those, the rest of the Education PDUs (11) can be earned on any PMI talent triangle category you prefer.

An important thing to notice is that the 35 PDUs that come from the Education category are the minimal PMP PDU requirement. If desired, you can earn the 60 PMP PDUs needed for your renewal exclusively from the Education category.

If you’re looking for a way to passively earn your required PDUs, we suggest earning the 60 required PDUs all within the Education category, as you can easily do so by assisting courses, training and meetings. The next PMP PDU categories we will explore ask you to do tasks like volunteering and presenting and preparing content, thus taking more time and effort to be completed.

2. PMP Project Development Units (PDU) Requirement: Max 25 Units from the Giving Back Section of tasks.

The next category is called “Giving Back” which allows you to support the PMI in various ways to earn some units. This however is limited, and you can only earn and submit 25 maximum Personal Development Units from this avenue.

These are some of the ways you can earn your Giving Back PDUs:

  • Volunteering
  • Give Presentations
  • Make Content
  • Work As A Practitioner (Max 8 PDUs)
  • Share Your Knowledge

It’s important to notice that out of the mentioned sources, the only one with a limit is  for “Working As a Practitioner”. This has a maximum allowance of 8 PDUs. That means that whatever project management activity you complete at your current job will be covered here, and it can be submitted for your PDUs every 3 years for your renewals.

3. PMP Project Development Units (PDU) Requirement: Activities Cannot Be Repeated For More Than One CCRS Cycle

This one might be self-explanatory, but let us break it down for you. If you completed a PMP certification course that was used during your Project Management education requirements to take the exam, this activity cannot be used again when it comes to the certification renewal. Meaning, that for every CCRS Cycle, you need to assist in new training and courses to get your PMP PDUs.

This applies to any PMP PDU courses or materials you have used for your past CCRS cycles. It always needs to be a new activity.

What Are The PMI (Project Management Institute)’s  PDU Categories?

As we previously mentioned, the two PMP PDU categories are Education and Giving Back. Now that you know the requirements for your PMP renewal, we can go back to the PMI PDU subcategories so we can expand on the activities each of them contain, and describe all the details. Let’s start with Education.

First Category: Education PMI PDU

The activities on the Education side focus on increasing the project management skill set of a PMP certified professional, and consist of 5 subcategories that can help you earn the PMP PDUs you need for renewal.

The 5 main subcategories are the following:

  1. Organization Meetings
  2. Online and/or Digital Media
  3. Courses or Trainings
  4. Read
  5. Informal Learning

The Education category PMP PDU limit, which is a minimum of 35 PDUs, while each PMI Talent Triangle category needs 8 PDUs.

Here are some of the different ways to earn the PDUs you need for the Education PMI PDU category.

1. Organization of Meetings

Assisting a project management meeting, activity, or local event will earn you PDUs as well. It’s worth noting that these are usually restricted to 1-2 PDUs. PMP PDUs can be earned through educational sessions at PMI events.

2. Online and/or Digital Media

PMP PDUs can be earned through online learning or many forms of digital media. Educational webinars, PMP PDU podcasts, and other related materials can be used. The best way to earn PMP PDUs is by taking an online PMP Project Development Unit course or training, that way you can forget about having to take the time for it, and you can slowly finish it at home, in your own free time.

Once you finish a course, you can go ahead and obtain your earned PDUs. Any online PMP PDU course belongs in the online learning subcategory of the Education PDU category. If you want, you can also obtain PMP Development Units by joining any program accredited by the Project Management Institute’s Global Accreditation Center, PMI Registered Education Provider along with third-party education providers.

3. Courses or Trainings

Joining a course or training that relates to project management is a sure way to earn PMP PDUs. Not only will a course help you learn more about project management and expand your knowledge, but they are also the easiest, and best way to get PDUs. Another thing to keep in mind is that the Project Management Institute has chapters in many countries, which means you can attend any meeting, seminar, event or conference all over the world, and each activity you attend will help you earn PMP PDUs.

The courses provided by the Project Management Institute Seminars World are led by professional instructors that will also give you PMP PDUs. The only problem is that of course, you have to be there in person, and that will take a lot of time out of your schedule.

4. Read

Just as you might be able to guess from the title, reading project management-related blog posts, books, articles and more can help you earn PMP PDUs too.

5. Informal Learning

Interaction with others can help you learn in some cases. PDUs can be earned by participating in professional dialogues with people, such as while being coached or attending one of the many learning & lunch sessions hosted by your organization.

Second Category: PMI PDUs via “Giving Back”

Contribution to project management knowledge is the emphasis of the Giving Back PMI PDU category activities.

The way to earn PDUs in the Giving Back category is divided into five subcategories.

  1. Creating Content
  2. Volunteering
  3. Sharing Knowledge
  4. Giving Presentations
  5. Working As A Practitioner

Reminder: As mentioned earlier, the PMP PDU Giving Back category has a hard limit of 25 max units allowed from this category. The majority must come from the educational side. Now let’s take a look at each subtype of the PMI PDU category.

1. Creating Content

Creating content might sound like you have to write a whole book, and while you absolutely can submit writing a book as a way to earn PDUs, you can also go smaller and write an article or a blog post. As long as the focus is on creating content that educates people on project management, the medium is up to you. The PMI approves content creation as a way to obtain PDUs..

2. Volunteering

If you want to find the perfect volunteering activity that fits your style and schedule, checking out the opportunities the PMI has for you is a great way to get started. Every time you join them for any activity or event, you will be earning PDUs. Since your presence and experience will be expanding not only others abilities and supporting their growth as a PM, it will also be supporting your own personal development. You will be contributing more than you think.

3. Sharing Knowledge

Want to show your expertise as a project to others? This subcategory will give you the opportunity to do so while some earn PDUs! From training junior project managers, teaching your coworkers, or even serving as an expert on a particular theme, all of these activities will be eligible to earn PDUs through the Share Knowledge subcategory.

4. Giving A Presentations

Reaching out to PMI chapters to organize a presentation you might be able to give, either in a seminar or a conference, can be a great way to earn some PDUs. If you want something of a smaller scale, you can even give a small talk to your coworkers at your company related to project management. Any of these activities will earn you PMP Development Units.

5. Working As A Practitioner

You can submit your project management activities for PMP PDUs if your job entails them. Engaging in project management tasks will improve your knowledge and expertise in the field and as such is seen as a worthwhile and valid way to grow as a Project Manager. Nonetheless, as we said before, no more than 9 units can be obtained from this subcategory.

Reporting PDUs

Properly report your earned PDUs to the Project Management Institute (PMI) to maintain the validity of your certification. Familiarize yourself with the PMI’s online Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) and accurately enter the required information for each PDU activity.

Tips for PMP PDU Success

Maximize your PDU earning potential with these tips: plan your professional development activities in advance, seek out relevant and high-quality learning opportunities, keep track of your PDUs regularly, and leverage resources provided by PMI and other professional organizations.

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Conclusion

Understanding and meeting the PMP PDU requirements is crucial for maintaining your certification. By familiarizing yourself with the PDU categories, meeting the minimum requirements, earning and reporting PDUs effectively, and following the tips for PDU success, you can ensure your PDUs are 100% valid. Stay proactive in your professional development and continuously enhance your project management knowledge and skills to thrive in your career as a certified PMP.

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- Derek

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I really enjoyed the modules and content offered by Brain Sensei! I passed the PMP Exam on the first try and would recommend this course to anyone who is looking for a great PMP Exam Prep.

- Delfin Gallegos

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Overall layout is good, but there are some quality issues. Progress isn't always saved across all devices and progress gets lost. Some small spelling mistakes. I loved the practical storyline...

- Riaan

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Passed my PMP on first attempt using Brain Sensei Prep course.

- Mohammad Ali

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Quick and helpful response. Thanks!!

- Laura

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Absolutely Fantastic learning software. Highly recommend it! Very well thought out and creative. Really enjoyed my study time. Excellent mock tests and mock exams. So so helpful. Thank you Brain Sensei Team for being part of my PMP journey!

- Tracy

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Need improvement in presenting more relevant real exam type questions. The practice exams are too simple and easy and do not prepare you for the real exam. Otherwise, good concept presenting material

- Amir

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The prep materials provided plenty of content which prepared me well for the PMP exam. The questions were packed with information.

- Cameron

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Teaches the PMP in a solid manner, some things you need to know as a potential consumer: -The Samurai backstory is extremely short, and didn’t really assist me with recall in any in-depth way. It only gave broad brush-strokes as to what each phase entailed. -MOST of what was on the test was covered in the lessons, however if I had zero real prior PM knowledge prior to the test, I would have failed. -The first practice test forces you, as the student to actually read into the PMBOK, which was a benefit in the long run as it assisted me with quickly referencing what I needed to find. -The course will likely cover wave tops and subjects, forcing me to self-study for a week before my test... not a bad deal all things considered. -Brain Sensei’s course has incorporated Agile into one of their practice tests, and this test IS mandatory. This may seem strange, and I didn’t get a satisfactory reason why I needed to take a purely Agile test when I only wanted to take the PMP, for anyone else in this scenario, this is the reason: In June, PMI is revamping the PMP test to include Agile as a significant portion of the PMP. Brain Sensei is just ahead of the curve trying to get students prepared... fret not. Their customer service is extremely responsive and does take care of their members. My program had a couple bugs, and the customer service fixed my problems within 24 hours. All in all... it was absolutely worth the money for me.

- Kevin

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I am very impressed with this learning system. The content is laid out in a way that will make any learner understand all the process groups and ITTOs in order to understand Project management and be equipped to excel in the test. The learning system is engaging and fun at the same time. It's very different than other learning material which is composed mostly of videos. Some improvements are needed, but in my opinion Brain Sensei is great value for money

- said durra

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At first, I was attracted to Brain Sensei training for their original learning program using a Samurai's story. And indeed it made the whole learning experience funnier - so easier. I felt like the Samurai. Then, I was amazed by The Brain Sensei Team's reactivity and help when I reached out through contact@brainsensei.com Their support was constantly reliable and efficient. I appreciated their professionalism and didn't feel on my own. At last, the course and the practice exams proved to be efficient since I passed the PMP exam - with 'Above Targe't in all Domains. So thank you so much Brain Sensei Team !! Charlene

- Charlene LU

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Overall very good. Got stuck a few times trying to find resources which I should have downloaded the before starting the program. Customer service has been great.

- Jonathan Williams

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SO far I am thoroughly enjoying the Brain Sensei PMP prep course. I have taken a Project management class as a part of my degree which I recently completed and project management has always interested me. I find the course to be educational and easy to follow. I am grateful that this course has been designed in such a way that is simple to understand all of the complexities in project management and that allows me to study at my own pace.

- Eric Browne

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The content is good and easy to understand

- Glenn

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This review is based on completing all course work through module 102. The story and interactive nature of the course are helpful for learning and relating the material. It would be nice to have the page numbers to the PMBOK guide where references are made to it. Other information that will be helpful, are the explanations to the practice questions at the end of each module. These are provided only after immediately answering the questions. Having these available in the score summary from the 'history' tab will be helpful to refresh why the answer is correct and other options are not.

- Rohan Punit

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Overall I would rate this course an 8/10. I liked how there were exams towards the end of every module and I felt that it was very useful having it laid out in different scenarios. I rate it only an 8/10 as I had some glitch/software issues and lost my progress resulting in me having to re-do modules/exams multiple times. All in all, that was maybe useful in the end as it was a way for me study or 're-learn' the course material. Thank you!

- Nikki Cordy

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Clear and precise explanations of how things work. I was never lost navigating the course.

- Gary Nicol

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A smart approach to present the information which makes it fun and engaging while at the same time preparing for the PMP exam. Brain Sensei differentiates itself from other PMP exam preps in that it delivers the knowledge through the use of storytelling technique. I recommend this course because it will help you pass your PMP exam on the first try.

- Jamal

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Loved the story telling and the practice exams. I felt very prepared when the actual exam came around.

- Josh

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One of a kind training that was truly engaging!

- Claire

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Excellent course for preparing for the PMP exam in a fun and engaging way! The practice questions resemble the actual questions on the exam making it a completely worthwhile experience.

- Rossetta

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I passed the PMP exam after taking Brain Sensei's Online PMP Certification Exam Prep. The practice exam questions were so similar to the questions that appeared on the exam. On exam day, when I sat down to take the test and started running through the questions I felt so relieved! The practice exams are also timed so you get more comfortable with the exam experience and feel better prepared when you sit down to take the test. The other differentiator was the video content throughout the modules. The concepts are taught through a story of a young samurai defending her kingdom. This will probably be the only PMP prep course where you can learn all the knowledge areas and feudal Japan at the same time. I'd recommend this course not just because of the videos but because it helped me pass my exam on the first try.

- Jackie

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Good course, but a few grammatical errors with how some questions were worded.

- Sonia

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It was good!

- Sergei

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Loved the unique approach and it still had all the info I'd expect from a full PMP exam prep course. Very responsive on questions too.

- Chris