{"id":4028,"date":"2021-11-15T14:29:02","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T19:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=4028"},"modified":"2022-09-01T10:06:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:06:27","slug":"pmp-certification-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"PMP\u00ae Certification Renewal: Your Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Earning your Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certification is a significant achievement. This credential can help accelerate your career, increase your earning power, and demonstrate your qualifications to employers, clients, and peers. The Project Management Institute (PMI) has a 3-year cycle for their certification renewal process, which requires all certification holders, including PMP, to acquire and submit PDUs to maintain the certification. Learn more about PMP certification renewal in this Project Management Academy guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-renewal\/#introduction\">Introduction to PMP Certification Renewal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-renewal\/#renewal-process\">The PMP Certification Renewal Process<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-renewal\/#PDUs\">Professional Development Units<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-renewal\/#CCRs\">Submit Your PDUs to CCRS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-certification-renewal\/#FAQs\">PMP Certification Renewal: FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f3fbff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/09\/01094754\/Emotional-Intelligence-Free-PDU-Course.jpg\" alt=\"Free Course on Emotional Intelligence\" class=\"wp-image-6604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/09\/01094754\/Emotional-Intelligence-Free-PDU-Course.jpg 720w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/09\/01094754\/Emotional-Intelligence-Free-PDU-Course-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"block-eef25254-e22e-41f6-826b-cab064e3d095\"><strong>Free Emotional Intelligence PDU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-14690051-2796-4b03-bcb7-95d54bd01fcd\"><em>Develop your Emotional Intelligence as well as your team members in this Free PDU Course!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"9513deed-dab2-44ea-a7fb-33297ddc13b6\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1778381838000-0315103619\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1778381838000-0315103619\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction to PMP Certification Renewal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While PMP certification renewal is a PMI requirement, it is also an excellent opportunity to help you maintain your competitive edge, network, and share your PMP expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Retaking the PMP exam is not a requirement for PMP certification renewal. Instead, you have the opportunity to keep up with the changes and best practices in the industry by participating in professional development activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI believes in continuous improvement, especially for those who hold the globally respected PMP certification. As a result, you must go through the PMP certification renewal process every three years to remain a PMP credential holder in good standing with PMI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renewal-process\">The PMP Certification Renewal Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/what-to-do-after-pmp-certification\/\">PMP certification renewal process<\/a> is straightforward, but not easy. Let your experts at Project Management Academy guide you through these five steps to renewing your PMP certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Earn 60 PDUs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI requires all its certification holders to meet established Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR). PMP credential holders must earn 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) to meet renewal requirements within a three-year certification cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter information about your professional development activities in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccrs.pmi.org\/\">online CCR system<\/a> to earn PDUs. You should submit these activities for approval as they happen to avoid giving yourself unnecessary work in the future. Learn more about PDUs and how to earn and submit them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Submit Renewal Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have reached 60 PDUs, you can submit your renewal application. You can complete the application online or download it, fill it in, and re-upload it. You\u2019ll need to provide your contact details, member ID, and payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Confirm Your Commitment to the Code of Ethics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of submitting your renewal application, you need to reconfirm your commitment to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/codeofethics\">PMI Code of Ethics<\/a>. This Code states that honesty, responsibility, respect, and fairness drive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/ethics\/ethical-decision-making-framework.pdf?v=f941a907-c83e-479a-961d-7d4ab125cc77&amp;sc_lang_temp=en\">ethical decision-making<\/a> for PMP credential holders in the project management field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Pay the Renewal Fee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The renewal fee for your PMP certification is $60 for PMI members and $150 for non-members. This fee is paid online when you submit your renewal application. You can submit your application and payment early \u2013 your cycle dates will not change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you earned your PMP certification on August 15, 2019, you must renew by August 15, 2022. If you submit your application and payment before that date, your new cycle will still begin on August 15, 2022, and your next PMP certification renewal date will be August 15, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Receive Confirmation from PMI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After your application has been approved and your renewal fee has been processed, you will receive confirmation from PMI. This confirmation will provide the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An email from PMI verifying that everything has been processed and approved<\/li><li>An updated digital PMP badge through Credly to access and leverage online<\/li><li>Information about your new PMP CCR cycle renewal dates<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This renewal affirms that you remain in good standing with PMI and can continue to use the PMP title after your name and network as a PMP credential holder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"PDUs\">Professional Development Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for PMP certification renewal, you need to meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/requirements\">specific professional development requirements established by PMI<\/a>. Learn more about these requirements and how to track your progress during your certification cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Professional Development Unit?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each hour you spend on a professional development activity equals one professional development unit (PDU). These activities can include learning, teaching others, and volunteering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMP credential holders must earn 60 unique PDUs over a three-year cycle to qualify for renewal. In other words, you need to spend a minimum of 60 hours on professional development every three years. You can earn PDUs in two categories: Education and Giving Back to the Profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education PDUs and the PMI Talent Triangle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Education PDUs are mandatory. You need a minimum of 35 Education PDUs, which you can earn by honing your professional skills through seminars, webinars, or other similar learning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PMP credential holders should aim for a balance of technical, leadership, and strategic &amp; business management skills. These three skill areas form the PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/15131829\/the-pmi-talent-triangle-1024x422.png\" alt=\"PMI Talent Triangle for PDU Categories\" class=\"wp-image-4033\" width=\"581\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/15131829\/the-pmi-talent-triangle-1024x422.png 1024w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/15131829\/the-pmi-talent-triangle-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/15131829\/the-pmi-talent-triangle-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/15131829\/the-pmi-talent-triangle-1536x634.png 1536w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/15131829\/the-pmi-talent-triangle.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><figcaption>PMI Talent Triangle<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae falls under the \u201cEducation\u201d category of PDUs. To qualify for certification renewal and maintain your competitive edge, you need to log at least 8 PDUs per skill area. Use your best judgment to classify and quantify your PDUs according to the PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Technical<\/strong>: Learning or practicing the technical aspects of project management. What skills, behaviors, and knowledge do you need?<\/li><li><strong>Leadership<\/strong>: Improving how you set goals, establish expectations, and motivate or direct a project team to accomplish an objective.<\/li><li><strong>Strategic &amp; Business Management<\/strong>: Gaining expertise within your industry or organization to better guide your team, enhance performance, and deliver business outcomes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While you need a minimum of 35 Education PDUs per CCR cycle, you can also earn all 60 PDUs within this category. After earning a minimum of 8 Technical, 8 Leadership, and 8 Strategic &amp; Business Management PDUs, your remaining Education PDUs can fall under any skill area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Giving Back PDUs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Giving Back PDUs are optional. You can only apply a maximum of 25 Giving Back PDUs to each certification renewal cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can earn Giving Back PDUs by spending time teaching, volunteering, or doing other similar activities. These activities fall under two areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Working as a Professional<\/strong>: Practicing project management in your job. <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/pmp-experience-examples-pmp-application-process\/\">PMI values real-world experience<\/a> and will allow you to apply a maximum of 8 PDUs in this area.<\/li><li><strong>Volunteering &amp; Creating Knowledge<\/strong>: Providing your expertise by creating educational content or volunteering your services. If you claim 8 Working as a Professional PDUs, the remaining 17 Giving Back PDUs can fall under this area.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI provides this optional Giving Back category because they recognize the importance of sharing your PMP expertise and applying your skills actively during your renewal cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Acquire PDUs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas for acquiring PDUs for PMP certification renewal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find learning opportunities to count towards Education PDUs<ul><li><strong>Instructor-led courses<\/strong>: in-person and online classes, seminars, webinars, and more. To guarantee approval of these Education PDUs, take <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/pmp-certification\">PMP training courses from PMI Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) such as Project Management Academy<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Global events<\/strong>: PMI constantly updates its online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/events\/calendar\">Events Calendar<\/a> with approved educational sessions and speakers that bring the global community together.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Local activities<\/strong>: attend local meetings and events to learn from and network with other professionals. Start by checking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/membership\/chapters\">PMI chapter events<\/a> near you.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Self-directed learning<\/strong>: take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/training-development\/online-courses\">self-paced online courses<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/help-marketplace\/books-and-pmi-logo-items-help\">find digital and physical material<\/a> relevant to PMP credential holders.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Informal learning<\/strong>: engage in unofficial but structured activities such as mentoring others or running \u201clunch and learn\u201d meetings with others.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Grow personally and professionally through Giving Back PDUs<ul><li><strong>Perform project management work<\/strong>: apply your PMP certification in practical work-related settings.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Contribute new content<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/pages\/192846\/Contribute-Content-to-ProjectManagement-com\">become a PMI Content Creator<\/a> or find other online outlets to write articles and blogs, put together educational videos, and more.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Share your knowledge<\/strong>: give a presentation to your organization, speak at a conference or PMI chapter event, or mentor and teach others.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>Volunteer for PMI<\/strong>: apply to become a PMI volunteer or keep an eye out for <a href=\"https:\/\/authentication.pmi.org\/?r=https:\/\/vrms.pmi.org\">opportunities to give your time<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All these options make it easier for you to acquire PDUs in a way that makes sense for your schedule and preferences. Get creative: your three-year PMP certification renewal cycle will go by faster than you may expect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMP Practice Questions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"CCRs\">Submit Your PDUs to CCRS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you earn PDUs during your three-year PMP certification renewal cycle, you should submit them through the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccrs.pmi.org\/\">Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS)<\/a>. Submitting PDU information through the CCRS is relatively intuitive. The online system guides you through the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Log into your <a href=\"https:\/\/ccrs.pmi.org\/\">CCRS dashboard<\/a>, where you can review the status of all your submitted PDUs.<\/li><li>Click \u201cReport PDUs\u201d on your dashboard.<\/li><li>Select the PDU category from the dropdown menu.<\/li><li>Fill in the mandatory form fields to describe the professional development activity. This step enables PMI to review your activity and verify its validity.<\/li><li>Input the number and type of PDUs you are claiming for the activity.<\/li><li>Check the box next to the \u201cI agree this claim is accurate\u201d statement.<\/li><li>Hit the \u201cSubmit\u201d button.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be taken to a new page summarizing your submission. PMI will send you two follow-up emails: first, a confirmation that your PDU claim is under review, and then a notification that your PDUs were either approved and added to your account or rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQs\">PMP Certification Renewal: FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do I need to renew my PMP certification?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you need to renew your PMP certification. PMI requires all credentialed individuals to keep their skillsets up to date by completing CCR requirements, including PMP credential holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much does it cost to renew your PMP certification?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PMP certificate renewal costs $60 for PMI members. The price of renewal is $150 for non-members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How often do I need to renew my PMP Certification?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PMP credential holders must complete the certification renewal program every three years. This renewal cycle begins on the date you pass the PMP exam and continues indefinitely. You are required to earn at least 60 PDUs within this renewal cycle and are responsible for recording and submitting all PDU activities through the CCR system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if I don\u2019t renew my PMP certification in time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not meet the minimum CCR requirements during your 3-year cycle, your certification will be suspended and eventually expire. Some exceptions may apply, such as military personnel called to active duty, illness-related leave of absence, or maternity leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the option to cancel or \u201cretire\u201d your PMP certification if you wish to end your active PMP status voluntarily. You can apply for retired PMP status if you have been a certification holder in good standing for at least ten years. While in retired status, you do not have to earn or report PDUs, but you can remain a PMI member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the process to renew for a suspended PMP Certification different?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Failing to meet renewal requirements within your 3-year CCR cycle places your PMP certification in suspended status for up to one year. Think of suspended status as a twelve-month grace period to earn the necessary PDUs and complete the renewal process as you usually would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in suspended status, you may not use the PMP certification designation. If you earn the necessary PDUs and complete the renewal process, your next CCR cycle dates will not change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the process to renew for an expired PMP Certification different?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. If your PMP certification gets suspended and you do not complete the renewal process within a year, your certification will expire fully. To reactivate your PMP certification from expired status, you must reapply for the PMP exam, submit all associated fees, and pass the PMP exam again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens if I earn more than 60 PDUs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 20 PDUs earned in the last twelve months of your CCR cycle can be applied towards your next CCR cycle. Remember, it\u2019s never wasteful to invest in your professional development, even if it doesn\u2019t count towards certification renewal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this Project Management Academy guide to PMP certification renewal was helpful. 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