Tuesday, 21 December 2021

7 FAQs about PMI – Professional Development Units (PDUs)

The following is a list of frequently asked questions for a project management professional



1.      What exactly are PDUs? 

Professional Development Units are abbreviated as PDUs. PDUs are the units of measurement used in the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) programme to quantify your professional development. One PDU is one hour of learning or activity. 

You can sometimes earn a fraction of a PDU — the smallest unit is 0.25 PDUs for 15 minutes of activity.

2.      Is it still possible for me to earn Education PDUs the same way I used to? 

Yes. Attending PMI R.E.P. classes, attending a PMI congress, and other events, or self-directed learning are all ways to gain Education PDUs.   

3.      Is it possible to claim PDUs for a single Education activity that covers many areas of the PMI Talent Triangle? 

Yes. PDUs can be claimed for a single Education activity across several PMI Talent Triangle skill areas (Technical Project Management, Leadership, Strategic and Business Management). For example, you might claim this Education activity in the skill areas of Technical Project Management and Leadership if you read a book that offers content on approaches for project time management and negotiating with stakeholders. 

PDUs can also be earned across certifications.

4.      Can I carry over my PDUs to the following cycle? 

Yes. PDUs earned in the last year of your 3-year certification cycle that exceed the required total (e.g., 60 for project management professional) can be applied to the next cycle. PDUs obtained in the first two years of your cycle are not transferable to subsequent cycles.

5.      When can I start earning PDUs after I've earned a certification? 

As soon as you get a PMI certification, you can begin earning and reporting PDUs. PDUs for activities conducted before you earned your certification will not apply to your new certification. 

6.      Is there any documentation required for reporting PDU activities? 

To report PDUs and renew your accreditation, you don't need any supporting documents. You will be directed to submit particular information about the activity in the PDU claim form when reporting your PDUs through CCRS.

NOTE: PMI recommends you maintain a personal folder for all PDU-related documentation and keep this documentation for at least 18 months after your CCR cycle has ended. If you are randomly selected for an audit, you will need to provide this documentation.

7.      Do I need a special username or password to use CCRS?

No. You will use the same username and password that you use to access PMI.org. CCRS uses PMI single sign-on technology, which enables you to log in only once to gain access to all PMI systems and resources. Single sign-on saves time and prevents the need to remember a separate username and password to access CCRS.

Want to learn more about PMI-PDUs? Enrol in a PMI Certification training program today!

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