{"id":5678,"date":"2022-04-25T13:44:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T18:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=5678"},"modified":"2022-09-01T13:41:38","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T18:41:38","slug":"importance-of-pdus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/importance-of-pdus\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of PDUs: What Happens If You Fail to Earn Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Once you have earned a Project Management Institute (PMI) credential,&nbsp;maintaining your certification&nbsp;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 skills and knowledge up-to-date. But what happens if you don&#8217;t earn the required PDUs? Learn how to maintain your certification and what to do if you do not meet maintenance requirements in this Project Management Academy resource.<\/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=\"#meaning\">Getting started: the meaning of PDU credits for PMI certifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pdu-credits\">What are PDU credits?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-earn\">How to earn PDU credits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens\">What happens if I earn more PDU credits than are required?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#earn-enough\">What happens if I don\u2019t earn enough PDU credits?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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-1777746320000-4393898065\",\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-1777746320000-4393898065\"><\/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=\"meaning\"><strong>Getting started: the meaning of PDU credits for PMI certifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI requires all credential holders to earn and report Professional Development Units (PDUs) through their <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/continuing-education-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Continuing Certification Requirements<\/a> (CCR) program. You must earn a minimum number of PDUs during your three-year certification cycle to successfully maintain a Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae credential and other PMI certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pdu-credits\"><strong>What are PDU credits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/pdu-credits-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDU credit<\/a> is a PMI-approved method of measuring your professional development progress. PDUs, or Professional Development Units, are earned through activities related to your professional development as a project manager. Each PDU you earn gives you credit for one hour spent on professional development activities. These activities can include reading PDU-eligible books, attending PDUs courses and webinars, or volunteering for PDU-related organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must earn a certain number of PDUs every three years in order to maintain active certification status. The meaning of PDU credits is to ensure that certified PMs keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date so they can continue providing the best possible service to their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a PMI credential holder, you must report PDUs through the PMI <a href=\"https:\/\/ccrs.pmi.org\/search?ReturnUrl=%2f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCR system<\/a>. Ensure you check the requirements for your specific certification in PMI\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/ccr-certification-requirements-handbook.pdf?v=41a12b17-1f76-4620-ae45-1be4851f411e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCR Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-earn\"><strong>How to earn PDU credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to earn PDU credits, including free PDU options. Ensure you weigh the <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-true-cost-of-free-pdus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pros and cons of free PDUs<\/a> before pursuing this option. Either way, there are two types of PDUs you can earn to receive PDU credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Education PDUs<\/strong> include project management learning opportunities. Each hour you spend taking classes, attending webinars and local chapter meetings, studying project management books, or engaging in other continuing education counts as one PDU.<\/li><li><strong>Giving Back PDUs<\/strong> include activities where you give back to the profession through work, sharing knowledge, volunteering, and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI has specific guidelines regarding how many of each PDU type you can earn for credit. For example, the PMP Certification PDU credits requirement is different from the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)\u00ae PDU credits requirement. Read through this Project Management Academy resource on <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/continuing-certification-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI\u2019s Continuing Certification Requirements<\/a> to learn more.<\/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=\"what-happens\"><strong>What happens if I earn more PDU credits than are required?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply a portion of your PDU credits to your next cycle if you meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have already earned the required PDUs in your current CCR cycle.<\/li><li>The PDU credits you are applying to your next cycle have been earned in the final twelve months of your current CCR cycle.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The below chart shows how many PDU credits you can apply to a future cycle based on which PMI certification you hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Certification<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PMP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PgMP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PfMP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PMI-PBA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PMI-ACP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PMI-RMP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PMI-SP<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CAPM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Future Cycle PDUs<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Transferrable PDU Credits per 3-Year Cycle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you earned the PMP Certification on January 15, 2022. You have until January 15, 2025, to earn the 60 required PMP Certification PDU credits. If you earn more than 60 PDUs, any additional PDUs you earn between January 15, 2024, through January 15, 2025, can be applied to your next PMP CCR cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"earn-enough\"><strong>What happens if I don\u2019t earn enough PDU credits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not earn enough PDU credits during your CCR cycle, you will first be placed in suspended status for up to twelve months. After your suspended status ends, either you will be free to complete the renewal process, or your credential will expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suspended Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When in Suspended Status, you have up to twelve months to earn the necessary PDUs and complete the certification renewal process. During this time, you are not allowed to refer to yourself as a credential holder or use your certification designation for any reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The suspension period overlaps your next cycle as shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/25122614\/Picture2-1.png\" alt=\"Example of Overlapping of Suspension Period for PMI Certification Renewal\" class=\"wp-image-5684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/25122614\/Picture2-1.png 660w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/04\/25122614\/Picture2-1-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><figcaption>Example: Overlap of Suspension Period for PMI Certification Renewal<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your CCR cycle ends on April 15, 2023. Your next cycle will end on April 15, 2026. If you do not earn enough PDU credits by April 15, 2023, you will be placed in Suspended Status until April 15, 2024, or until you earn enough PDUs and complete your renewal. However, your next cycle will still end on April 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expired Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your PMI credential will expire if you do not earn sufficient PDU credits and renew your certification within the twelve-month suspension period. You will lose your certification entirely and no longer be considered a PMI certificate holder when this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to earn the same PMI certification again, you will have to reapply from scratch. In other words, you must complete a new application, resubmit all associated fees, and retake the certification exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exceptions and Retired Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some PMI credential holders may be unable to complete the CCR program within the three-year cycle for reasons such as military duty, physical and mental health, or family leave. If any of these apply to you, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">may be able to request an extension from PMI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also apply for retired status instead of letting your certification expire if you have retired temporarily or permanently from the project management profession. In this case, you will have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit a written request to PMI<\/a> to receive guidelines and a form to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMI requires all certification holders to maintain their credentials by earning PDU credits for their professional development activities. Maintaining a PMI credential demonstrates the certificate holder remains at the forefront of the industry and is staying current with best practices and new developments in project management through continuing education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/maintain-your-pmi-certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maintain your PMI certification<\/a> can cause your credential to become suspended or expired. If your certification fully expires, the only way you can get it back is to go through the entire certification process again. As a result, it is in your best interest to complete PMI\u2019s Continuing Certification Requirements on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/how-do-i-maintain-my-pmp-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maintain your PMP certification<\/a> or another PMI credential by earning PDU credits? Check out Project Management Academy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/online-pdu-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-demand training<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/live-pdu-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">live PDU courses<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earning PMP PDU credits online is often the most convenient choice for busy project managers. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/online-pdu-training#catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Academy\u2019s annual PDU subscription<\/a> for a cost-effective way to earn PMP PDU credits online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/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-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#e4f5ff\">\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-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/23135647\/PMI-Talent-Triangle-Bundle-Discount-Link-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5194\" width=\"316\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/23135647\/PMI-Talent-Triangle-Bundle-Discount-Link-1-1.png 744w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/23135647\/PMI-Talent-Triangle-Bundle-Discount-Link-1-1-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/23135647\/PMI-Talent-Triangle-Bundle-Discount-Link-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/23135647\/PMI-Talent-Triangle-Bundle-Discount-Link-1-1-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/02\/23135647\/PMI-Talent-Triangle-Bundle-Discount-Link-1-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/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>Provides You With 24 of Your 60 Required PDUs to Renew Your PMP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-14690051-2796-4b03-bcb7-95d54bd01fcd\"><em>With this $690 discount, you can get all three courses to meet the minimum required PDUs for PMI Talent Triangle\u00ae.<\/em><\/p>\n\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: \"a11406eb-7296-415d-bf1c-16b27e421003\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1777746320000-3899072821\",\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-1777746320000-3899072821\"><\/div>\n<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have earned a Project Management Institute (PMI) credential,&nbsp;maintaining your certification&nbsp;is a crucial next step in furthering your professional development. 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