{"id":5197,"date":"2022-03-02T15:38:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T20:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=5197"},"modified":"2022-09-01T14:42:33","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T19:42:33","slug":"claim-pdus-for-your-pmi-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/claim-pdus-for-your-pmi-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Claim PDUs for your PMI Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Earning a passing score on the Project Management Institute (PMI)\u2019s Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae exam is a milestone! It is also not the end of your professional development. The PMI uses their <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/pdu-credits-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Development Unit (PDU)<\/a> measurement for their continuous education system. To remain a PMP credential, a Project Manager must continuously earn Professional Development Unit (PDU) credits, each of which is submitted as a \u201cPDU claim\u201d for PMI\u00ae approval.<\/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\" id=\"pdu-requirements\"><li><a href=\"#what-are-pdus\">What are PDUs?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pdu-requirements\">What are PDU requirements for PMI certification maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#claim-categories\">PMP PDU claim categories<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#talent-triangle\">PMI Talent Triangle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#claim-cycle\">PMP PDU claim cycle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ccrs\">What is the Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS)?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#portal\">PMI\u2019s portal to submit PDU claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#process\">What is the process for submitting a PMP PDU Claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#submit\">How to submit your PDU claim through CCRS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#review\">How long does it take PMI to review a PDU claim?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#reporting\">Reporting PDU work as a practitioner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#keep-records\">Keep your PDU claim records<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ethics\">PDUs and ethics<\/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-1778300133000-7087177438\",\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-1778300133000-7087177438\"><\/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=\"what-are-pdus\">What are PDUs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI\u2019s measurement for project management-related continuing education efforts is called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/pdu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Development Unit (PDU).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Professional Development Units (<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/pdu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>PDU<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>s) are<br>&nbsp;\u201cone-hour blocks of time that you spend learning, teaching others, or volunteering.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all PMI certifications and associated PDU efforts, the measurement of the learning, training others, and\/or volunteering is measured as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>1 PDU = 1 Hour<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know the PMI certification PDU requirements so certification status does not lapse or you would have to reapply for certification!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pdu-requirements\">What are PDU requirements for PMI certification maintenance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every PMI certification has a PDU hour requirement to remain active. &nbsp;Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/ccr-certification-requirements-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Certification Requirement online handbook<\/a> for information including the graphic below that details PDU hours by certification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Certification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Certification Cycle<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total PDUs Required<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Education Minimum PDUs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Giving Back Maximum PDUs<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PMP<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PgMP<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PfMP<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PMI-PBA<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PMI-ACP<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PMI-RMP<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PMI-SP<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CAPM<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><tfoot><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot><\/table><figcaption>PDU Requirements for PMI Certification Renewal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"claim-categories\">PMP PDU claim categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we focus on the \u201cPMP PDU claim\u201d as set by PMI specifically for the PMP\u00ae credential. For the most current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI PDU requirements<\/a>, go to PMI.org. Using the graphic above, note the required PDUs and how PMI allows for PMP credential holders to maintain their status through the completion of Education PDUs or with a combination of Giving Back and Education PDUs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Giving Back PDU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way PMI encourages engagement in the profession, and the sharing of best practices, is through the <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/volunteer-pdu-opportunities-near-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Giving Back\u201d PDU<\/a> category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cGiving Back to the Profession is a unique opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and skills while growing both personally and professionally.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education PDU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the 35 PDU requirement, the education PDU is where PMP\u00ae credential holders start and typically focus their initial efforts. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/earn-pdus\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI shares<\/a> this insight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cContinuing education is at the core of your PMI certification\u2026It\u2019s important for you to keep on top of the latest developments to remain relevant in the ever-changing marketplace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Education PDU category is further defined through the PMI\u00ae Talent Triangle to ensure a balance of project management skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"talent-triangle\">PMI Talent Triangle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/06\/09131244\/image.png\" alt=\"The PMI Talent Triangle\" class=\"wp-image-6022\"\/><figcaption>The PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-evolving-pmi-talent-triangle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae<\/a> lays out three categories for project management education and training: (1) Ways of Working, (2) Power Skills, and (3) Business Acumen. For the PDUs needed to apply to take the PMP exam and for PDUs needed for PMP credential maintenance, all Education PDUs must align to <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/a-primer-on-the-pmi-talent-triangle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"claim-cycle\">PMP PDU claim cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have earned a passing score for the PMP\u00ae exam, there is a 3-year cycle of PDU requirements,&nbsp; A total of 60 PDUs are needed, and for the PMP\u00ae certification, a minimum of 35 PDUs for education and a maximum of 25 PDUs for giving back are allowed. A total of 60 PDUs are needed to stay credentialed. For PMI credentialing, record details of your efforts as each PMP\u00ae PDU claim for Education must fit within the PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae. Know there are limits to what will be accepted as a PMP PDU claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/03\/02134112\/Picture3.png\" alt=\"Claim 60 PDU to Renew PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and PMI-PBA.\" class=\"wp-image-5201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/03\/02134112\/Picture3.png 501w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/03\/02134112\/Picture3-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><figcaption>PDU Requirements for PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and PMI-PBI<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ccrs\">What is the Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS)?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each PMP PDU Claim has a corresponding record in PMI\u2019s Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS). It is through the CCRS each PMP PDU Claim has a record, where PMP credential holders can get a PDU report, and where the review process of each PMP PDU claim is documented.<\/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=\"portal\">PMI\u2019s portal to submit PDU claims<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need a separate registration to access the CCRS. With the same username and password from your PMI account registration, you can access the CCRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"process\">What is the process for submitting a PMP PDU Claim?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of the number submitted in a given period or if you want to exceed the minimum in a PDU category, there are no PMP PDU claim limits.&nbsp; Note there is a PMI review process for PDU claim submissions and not all claims may be approved. For the most current information, use the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Handbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>As of January 2022, PMI enforces a 3-year cycle of<br>60 PMI-approved PDUs to maintain a PMP credential in good standing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"submit\">How to submit your PDU claim through CCRS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For work as a Practitioner, as a Volunteer, or for Education work, the PDU claim process is the same. What differs is the information requested to go into each type of claim. All claim types are tracked within the CCRS, and a claim status report can be generated at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access PMI\u2019s CCRS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Open your browser and navigate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccrs.pmi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI.org site<\/a>.<\/li><li>Click the \u201cLogin\u201d button.<\/li><li>Enter your PMI.org username and password.<ol><li>Contact PMI\u00ae support if you cannot log into your account.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Click on the \u201cMyPMI\u201d button and from the drop-down menu click \u201cDashboard\u201d.<\/li><li>Click the \u201cReport PDUs\u201d button.<\/li><li>Click on the type that fits your PDU.<ol><li>If you have a PDU Claim code, click on the \u201cI have a claim code\u201d option then enter the code so that the course\/event information is automatically uploaded to your account.<\/li><\/ol><ol><li>If you do not have a PDU claim code, click on the type of claim you have then manually enter all required information.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>Check the box that says \u201cI agree this claim is accurate\u201d then click the \u201cSubmit\u201d button.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you submit a PDU claim, PMI will email you that the claim is received. Later, PMI will email you once the claim is rejected or approved. If approved, PDUs will be applied to your account as part of the credential maintenance process. At any time, you can access your PDU report from CCRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review\">How long does it take PMI to review a PDU claim?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A PMI ATP (Authorized Training Partner) is an organization PMI authorizes to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>PMP\u00ae certification exam prep<\/li><li>Disciplined Agile\u00ae training<\/li><li>Courses that offer PDUs to maintain your PMI certification(s)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If PDUs are claimed from a PMI ATP they are automatically approved upon submission. If the PDUs are earned from a non-ATP organization or as part of a self-study activity, it may take up to 5 days to receive notification if it is approved, rejected, or needs more information. Log into the PMI CCRS to check the status of each claim. If a claim is approved, no further action is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reporting\">Reporting PDU work as a practitioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any &#8220;Work as a Practitioner&#8221; PDU claims, you should have the contact information for someone who can verify the work was performed as described. The claim form requires an employer name, job title, responsibilities, and dates. There are optional fields for URL, contact person, and contact email. If you are going to report work as a practitioner, just as you would with any PDU claim, have all documentation secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-records\">Keep your PDU claim records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with PMP\u00ae exam application audits, there are PDU claim audits. PMI recommends keeping all PDU claim documentation for at least 18 months after your CCR cycle has ended. If randomly selected, you must provide documentation for PDU claim submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ethics\">PDUs and ethics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each PDU claim form requires you to click \u201cI agree this claim is accurate\u201d below this statement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cBy submitting this claim, I attest that the information I have provided is correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or incorrect information provided may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or revocation of my PMI certification and\/or credential.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All PDU claims are subject to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/codeofethics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Code of Ethics<\/a> and Professional Conduct for Project Management. When you submit a PDU claim to PMI, you give your word for the accuracy of the work reported. Any violation of the PMI ethics code can result in a PMI credential being rescinded or other professional consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI does not give out a rating for the quality of each PDU claim, but there is a code of ethics that applies to all PDU claims. With PMI\u2019s Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) there is a consistent PDU claim process for all PMI credentials. 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