The professional development units (PDUs) is the measuring unit used to quantify approved learning and professional service activities. Typically, one PDU is earned for every one hour spent in a planned, structured learning experience or activity.

NOTE: If you attend courses that calculate by Continuing Education Units (CEUs), please be aware that for conversion purposes, one CEU equals 10 PDUs.

PDU activities must be related to project management topics that are substantially consistent with the knowledge areas and processes outlined in the current edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) and involve appropriate expert resources.

Each credential requires a certain number of PDUs per three-year credential cycle.

Credential Number of PDUs

-PMP 60

-PgMP 60

-PMI-SP 30 PDUs in specialized area of project scheduling

-PMI-RMP 30 PDUs in specialized area of project risk management

-CAPM No PDUs. Re-exam at end of cycle

The CCR Program organizes PDUs into five categories.