{"id":6021,"date":"2022-06-09T13:59:53","date_gmt":"2022-06-09T18:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=6021"},"modified":"2023-07-11T09:09:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:09:06","slug":"cost-of-pdu-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/cost-of-pdu-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a PDU Course Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Project Management Institute (PMI)\u2019s Project Management Professional (PMP)\u00ae certification requires continuous education efforts, designated as Professional Development Units (PDUs), to remain active. Within PMI\u2019s 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 budget by understanding the true PDU cost of courses and how it supports your professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-a-pdu\">What is a PDU?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#maintain\">How how do I maintain my certification?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-a-pdu-course\">What is a PDU course?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#choose\">How should I choose a PDU course?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cost\">How much does a PDU course cost?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#manage\">How can I manage PDU course costs?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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-1 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-1777016813000-1893745792\",\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-1777016813000-1893745792\"><\/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-is-a-pdu\"><strong>What is a PDU?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand the PDU cost, it is important to know about PMI\u2019s role within PDUs and what a PDU is. PMI created the measurement for project management-related continuing education efforts: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/pdu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional Development Unit (PDU).<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><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>) are \u201cone-hour blocks of time that you spend learning, teaching others, or volunteering.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply stated, one hour spent learning, training others or volunteering equals one PDU.&nbsp; This applies to all PMI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certification programs<\/a>. It is important to understand the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI certification PDU requirements<\/a> so that you do not have a lapse in your standing (or have to reapply for a certification!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maintain\"><strong>How how do I maintain my certification?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have attained your PMP certification, you must obtain a certain number of PDUs in PMI-determined categories to maintain the certification. For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most current PMI PDU requirements<\/a>, go to PMI.org. As of January 2022, PMI enforces a 3-year cycle of 60 PMI-approved PDUs to maintain a PMP credential in good standing. It should be noted that there are PDU requirements for all PMI-issued credentials, and this guidance (with the exception of the numbers) can be applied to them all.<\/p>\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=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6022\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>The PMI Talent Triangle and PDU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/talent-triangle-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Talent Triangle<\/a><ins>\u00ae<\/ins> lays out three categories for project management education and training to guide PDU efforts: (1) Ways of Working, (2) Power Skills, and (3) Business Acumen. PDUs (including \u201cPMP courses\u201d) must align to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/training-development\/talent-triangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Talent Triangle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS) and PDU<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each PMP PDU claim has a corresponding record in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/ccr-certification-requirements-handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI\u2019s Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS<\/a>). With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/faq#73f0ddca-a95f-4f9e-a753-3755d703b188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the same username and password from your PMI account registration, you can access the CCRS<\/a> to submit PDU claims. It is through the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccrs.pmi.org\/claim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CCRS<\/a> that each PDU claim has a record, where PMP credential holders can get a PDU report, and where the review process of each PDU claim is documented. If you take a course from an Authorized Training Partner (like PMA), the CCRS will automatically approve your PDUs and they will be applied correctly within the talent triangle domains across ALL your certifications! You must use the CCRS to track your PDU efforts and PDU status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-pdu-course\"><strong>What is a PDU course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no single \u201cPDU course\u201d or class about PDU courses. What is meant by the phrase \u201cPDU course\u201d is a structured educational experience (or training or course) that could be eligible for PDU submission for PMP credential maintenance. &nbsp;A PDU course can get you PDU credit for your PMP certification (or one of the other PMI credentials).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>What are the types of PDU courses?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be a bit overwhelming to see the many options of \u201cPDU courses\u201d when you look online \u2013 even more so when you see the cost! The price of a PDU course does not automatically guarantee quality. PMI will approve PDU claims from different PDU courses with variations in the delivery platform (online vs onsite), delivery format (live vs on demand), price, duration, and topic. Examples of PDU courses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/online-pmp-certification-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMP certification training<\/a> (online or onsite, live or recorded modules)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/ms-project-2016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Project<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/leading-dispersed-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leading Virtual Teams<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The content alignment to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/certifications\/talent-triangle-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PMI Talent Triangle<\/a> can determine if training or a course is a potential \u201cPDU course\u201d that is, eligible for PDU credit.<\/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\"><strong>How should I choose a PDU course?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"choose\">To focus on high-quality and PMI-approved content, narrow your PDU course search to options from a PMI ATP (Authorized Training Provider). In this way, you know PMI has vetted the training provider. Here are factors for selecting the PDU course that best meets your professional needs and training budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Select PMI ATP<\/strong> for PDU course options<ul><li>Project Management Academy<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Decide what platform<\/strong> you want<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/online-pdu-training\">PDU online courses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/live-pdu-training\">PDU live\/onsite courses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Decide the type of training<\/strong> you need for PDU<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/live-pdu-training\">enhance your skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>earn <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/live-pdu-training\">other certifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Refine your PDU course search by topic <\/strong>to fit your professional growth stage<ul><li>For example: Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile, Leadership and Influencing, Business Process Management<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Refine your PDU course search by price <\/strong>considering company reimbursement options<ul><li>subscription options<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>individual vs group costs<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>onsite options including any needed travel<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that with PMI\u2019s 3-year cycle for the 60 PDUs needed to maintain PMP credentials, different PDU courses will meet your needs at different times. Additionally, the content itself may be easier to learn in one format than another (online vs onsite, live vs on demand). Apply your agile thinking to determine how to obtain the PDU eligible training you need for the price you can pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\"><strong>How much does a PDU course cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not a set price for PDU courses for PDU credits. You can fit your training budget requirements by exploring PDU course options such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Balancing online course cost vs traveling to training location cost<\/li><li>Organizing a team to get group discount for PDU courses<\/li><li>Maximizing budget by focusing on courses that fulfill credentialing cycle (PMI Talent Triangle) gaps<\/li><li>Leveraging company training reimbursement<\/li><li>Including training costs within contracts<\/li><li>Subscribe for ongoing access to PDU courses and training for reduced per PDU price<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manage\"><strong>How can I manage PDU course costs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-year renewal cycle for earning PDU credits seems like plenty of time; however, many Project Managers put off earning those 60 PDUs until the very last minute. &nbsp;This creates a last-minute scramble to find PDU courses that meet PMI fit requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>How to manage the time and cost of earning PDU credits: PDU courses annual subscription<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting an annual subscription from a PMI ATP, like Project Management Academy, is a great way to balance time and price for earning PDUs. You save time by not needing to sift through poor quality materials or things that would not be eligible for PDU credit, and you save money by not having multiple registration fees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>What is the cost of a free PDU?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as you would vet your project resources, carefully select your PDU courses and training providers. It should come as no surprise that a \u201cfree PDU\u201d does not always mean there is not a PDU cost. Understand more about the challenges and pitfalls of trying to only use \u201cfree\u201d PDU options in the article: <a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/the-true-cost-of-free-pdus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The True Cost of Free PDUs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A best practice is to seek out instructor-led courses so you can benefit from the expertise offered by an experienced and professionally credentialed instructor. They can help ensure you stay up to date with the current industry trends and even help prepare you for additional professional certifications to build your resume of PM-related skills (i.e., Six Sigma, Agile, Business Analysis, etc.). Small investments in high-quality, verified instructor-led courses can accelerate your PDU learning processes and overall professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"takeaways\"><strong>Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can manage the PDU cost of your professional development training when you utilize an ATP resource, focus your PDU work on fulfilling your PMI Talent Triangle gaps first, leverage subscription models and team discounts, and finally, use a combination of PDU course types (live, online, on-site, and on-demand). 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