New PDU Category Structure and Policies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Why the change?

- Studies show that people did not fully understand the PDU categories and how to appropriately report their PDUs using the old structure. 

- Confusing? Yep – 18 categories and limits on how many PDUS could be earned in each one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are PDUs?

What is required for PMPs?

- PDU stands for Professional Development Unit. Once you are a credential holder, you need to adhere to the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements program.

- PMPs are required to earn 60 PDUs over a 3 year cycle.

PDU Categories fall into two divisions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational unlimited PDUS can be earned.

Giving Back to the Profession Max 45 PDUS in 3 years.

New Way – Easy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational

Courses offered by REPs or

Chapters and Communities

Continuing Education

Self Directed Learning

Example of Educational PDUs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Giving Back to the

Profession

Creating new PM

knowledge

Volunteer Service

Working as a

professional in PM

Example of “Giving Back” PDUs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 – blogs, social networking, video sharing etc..

There is a limit of 45 PDUs on the Giving Back to the Profession Category to require that all credential holders pursue project management continuing education as part of maintaining their credential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do I record PDUs?

What information do I need?

How often should I submit PDUs?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Questions?

Contact Customer Care at PMI Global1-855-746-4849 

Or the KC PMI website for a copy of this powerpoint.

Marcy Randallmrandall@becker.com

Thanks!!