CDU vs PDU: Similarities and Differences in Continuing Education

After earning any professional certification, you will most likely have to maintain the certification by pursuing professional development or continuing development activities. It is common for professional associations to offer their own brand of units to track and measure these activities. Two examples of these units are PDUs and CDUs. Learn more about the difference …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

PMI Certification Renewal and PDUs

Ongoing professional development is essential for maintaining your Project Management Institute (PMI) certification. You should set aside some time at least once per quarter to earn PDU credits you can apply towards certification renewal. Learn all about PMI certification renewal and PDUs from your Project Management Academy experts. On this page: What is a PMI …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Easiest Ways to Earn PDU Credits in Project Management

Earning Professional Development Units (PDUs) to maintain your Project Management Institute (PMI) certification can be challenging for busy project managers. Here are some of the easiest ways to earn PDU credits in Project Management, which will fulfill PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements. On this page: PDU Project Management Categories and Requirements Easy ways to PM PDUs …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Options for Earning PMI-Required PDUs

Maintaining one’s Project Management Institute (PMI)’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential includes documentation of PDU (professional development unit) hours. With a 3-year cycle of 60 PMI-approved PDU hours to maintain PMP credentials, understanding PMI’s PDU requirements is a necessity. On this page: What is a PDU and how many do I need? Two PDU categories …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

How Much Does a PDU Course Cost?

The Project Management Institute (PMI)’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification requires continuous education efforts, designated as Professional Development Units (PDUs), to remain active. Within PMI’s PDU system, there are many options to earn approved PDU credit to maintain credentialing. However, not just any class or training will merit PDU credits. Manage your time and financial …

Megan Bell

The PMI Talent Triangle Updates

The Evolving PMI Talent Triangle®

The evolution of The PMI Talent Triangle® should be of interest to all current Project Management Institute (PMI) credential holders. Since it’s introduction in 2015, The PMI Talent Triangle® has been continuously evolving to reflect changes in the project management landscape. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive and up-to date training available for modern …

Bill Holmes, PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-PBA, PMI-SP, & LSSGB

Continuing Education in Project Management

It is common for professional fields to encourage or require continuing education. In project management, continuing education is crucial for maintaining the professional certifications you earn through the Project Management Institute (PMI). Use this Project Management Academy guide to make it easier to pursue continuing education in project management and maintain your hard-earned PMI certification. …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

The Importance of PDUs: What Happens If You Fail to Earn Them?

Once you have earned a Project Management Institute (PMI) credential, maintaining your certification is a crucial next step in furthering your professional development. To maintain your certification, you must earn a certain number of Professional Development Unit (PDU) credits every three years. The real meaning behind earning PDU credits is to ensure that certified PMs keep their …

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Earn PDUs as a Project Management Practitioner

Earning a Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is a professional achievement. To keep that hard-earned PMI credential, you must know PMI’s Professional Development Unit (PDU) requirements, including how many PDU credits are needed, how to earn PDU credit, and how to report each PDU claim. For most professionals, the “Work as a Practitioner” PDU is …

Megan Bell

Continuing Education: Improving Your Project Management Skills

There is no limit to where you can apply project management skills. Construction, manufacturing, information technology, operations, finance, insurance, and health care – to name a few – are filled with professionals using project management skills in their day-to-day work regardless of formal titles. Some may be obtaining formal certification credits (e.g. PDUs, CPEs, or …

Megan Bell