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Category 1: Formal Academic Education PDUs may be earned by completing an academic course after attaining a PMI credential. Courses must be offered for degree credit and be related to project and/or program management. One hour of degree credit in a typical 15-week semester earns 15 PDUs. One quarter semester hour (10 weeks) earns 10 PDUs. When only a portion of a course relates to project and/or program management, PDUs are calculated on a percentage of the overall curriculum focused on project and/or program management. Each course must be submitted on a separate CCR Activity Reporting Form. PMI does not recognize entire degree programs for PDU credits, only individual courses. Documentation required upon PMI audit/request: transcript or grade report indicating a passing mark. Category 2: Professional Activities and Self-directed Learning A predetermined number of PDUs may be earned by participating in specified professional activities. Use the Guide to Category 2 Activities to determine PDUs in this category. Documentation required upon PMI audit/request: copies of publications, sample educational materials or course agendas.
Documentation required upon PMI audit/request: evidence supporting your reported learning project, including notes from and dates of discussion or reading. Category 3: Courses offered by PMI Registered Education Providers/PMI Components
Documentation required upon PMI's audit/request: registration form, certificate or letter of attendance. Category 4: Courses offered by Other Education Providers Contact hours of project and/or program management education may be earned by attending relevant educational courses offered by organizations not registered with PMI. To calculate the number of PDUs earned, use the following formula: one contact hour of learning relevant to project and/or program management within a structured activity or course equals one PDU. Documentation required upon PMI audit/request: registration form, certificate or letter of attendance, and a brochure or course materials outlining the subject matter covered and the qualifications of the instructor lecturer. Category 5: Volunteer Service to Professional or Community Organizations NOTE: The PMBOK Guide defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result (PMBOk GuideFourth Edition, p. 434). Examples of qualifying activities and their associated PDU values include the following: - Serve as an elected officer for a project management organization (including PMI components). Minimum 3 months of participation: 2 PDUs per year (No PDUs are awarded for service less than 3 months) - Serve as a volunteer/appointed committee member for a project management organization (including PMI components). - Provide project and/or program management-related services to a community or charitable group or to a group of college students for educational purposes (5 PDUs per year). The sponsoring organization must be a legally recognized not-for-profit organization. View volunteer opportunities online to see how you can earn PDUs in this category. Documentation required upon PMI audit/request: letter or certificate from the organization served acknowledging you for leading project tasks or participating as part of a project team. How to Calculate PDUs There are no minimum requirements for the number of PDUs earned in any specific category. You may accomplish your PDUs through any combination of the various categories, with the following restrictions: Category - Number of maximum PDUs per three-year CCR cycle PDU activities completed prior to obtaining a PMI credential are not accepted toward the renewal requirements. Further, you cannot claim participation in the same course or activity more than once. Fractions of PDUs also may be reported in quarterly increments following one full hour. This means that after you report one full hour in a certain activity, you also may report an additional 0.25 PDUs within the same activity if applicable. How to Transfer PDUs to the Next CCR Cycle If you earn more than the required PDUs in your CCR cycle, you may apply the following amounts of PDUs to your next certification/CCR cycle. Credential - No. of PDUs allowed to be transferred to then next cycle Only PDUs earned in the third year of your certification cycle can be transferred. Application, Fees & Audit Process for Credential Renewal After the CCR Records Office confirms that you have met the PDU requirements, the Certification Department will send electronic notification for you to apply for credential renewal. Once you receive the notification, you can complete the Application for Certification Renewal and submit payment of the renewal fee on the online certification system. PMI Audit Process As the recipient of a PMI credential, you have agreed to comply with its terms of use including adherence to the terms of the audit process. The terms of the audit process provide that all credential holders are subject to an audit. In the event of an audit, you will be permitted to renew your credential only after you successfully complete the audit and meet all the terms of the audit.
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