If you’re certified in both PMP® (Project Management Professional) and PMI-ACP® (Agile Certified Practitioner), maintaining both certifications can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, there’s a more efficient way to handle it—by leveraging a single PDU (Professional Development Unit) bundle. In this article, we’ll explore how you can renew both your PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications using a single PDU bundle, ensuring you meet all the necessary requirements without duplicating efforts.

Understanding PDUs

PDUs are divided into 2 categories: Education and Giving Back.

1. Education PDUs: These involve participating in learning opportunities to enhance technical, leadership, or business management skills.
2. Giving Back PDUs: These PDUs involve activities where you contribute your skills and knowledge to benefit the profession.

PMP® Renewal Requirements

To renew your PMP® certification, you need to earn 60 PDUs in total. These PDUs are divided into two main categories:

1. Education PDUs (Minimum of 35 PDUs):
   • Ways of Working: Minimum of 8 PDUs
   • Power Skills: Minimum of 8 PDUs
   • Business Acumen: Minimum of 8 PDUs
2. Giving Back PDUs (Maximum of 25 PDUs):
   • Working as a Professional: Maximum of 8 PDUs
   • Volunteering and Creating Knowledge: Maximum of 17 PDUs

PMI-ACP® Renewal Requirements

To renew your PMI-ACP® certification, you need to earn 30 PDUs in total. These PDUs are also divided into two categories:

1. Education PDUs (Minimum of 18 PDUs):
   • Ways of Working: Minimum of 4 PDUs
   • Power Skills: Minimum of 4 PDUs
   • Business Acumen: Minimum of 4 PDUs
2. Giving Back PDUs (Maximum of 12 PDUs):
   • Working as a Professional: Maximum of 4 PDUs
   • Volunteering and Creating Knowledge: Maximum of 8 PDUs

Tips you may not know:

You can earn an unlimited number of Education PDUs, which means you have the option to fulfill all your PDUs through educational activities if you prefer. There are some courses offer Education PDUs that can be applied to both PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications. Therefore, you don’t need to purchase separate courses for each certification. Particularly, if you enroll in a course provided by a PMI® Authorized Training Partner (PMI-ATP®), you’ll be informed about the number of PDUs that can be applied to each specific certification.

Renewing Both Certifications with 1 PDU Bundle

Option 1: Simplified Approach – 60 PDUs Bundle

One of the most efficient ways to renew both your PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications is by enrolling in a course that offers 60 PDUs. Such courses typically provide PDUs that can be applied to both certifications. For example, a course offering 60 PDUs allows you to:

• Use 30 PDUs to meet the renewal requirements for your PMI-ACP® certification.
• Apply 60 PDUs to renew your PMP® certification.

This method simplifies the renewal process, enabling you to fulfill the requirements for both certifications with a single course, reducing administrative effort and streamlining your professional development.

At IMT-PM, we offer a 60 PDUs Bundle that can help you renew both PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications. After completing the bundle, you will earn 60 PDUs for PMP® and 30 PDUs for PMI-ACP®.

Option 2: Cost-Effective Approach – 30 PDUs Bundle

For a more cost-effective solution, consider enrolling in a course that offers 30 PDUs. Many of these courses are designed to be applicable to both PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications. By taking this course, you can:

• Use the 30 PDUs to cover the renewal requirements for your PMP® & PMI-ACP® certification.
• Focus on earning the additional 30 PDUs needed for your PMP® certification through other means.

To save costs, here are some popular ways to earn PDUs for free:

• PMI® Talent Triangle Webinars: PMI® often offers free webinars that provide PDUs. These can be found on the PMI® website or through PMI® chapters.
• Online Courses and Webinars: Many organizations and educational platforms offer free courses and webinars that qualify for PDUs. Websites like Coursera, edX, and LinkedIn Learning sometimes have free options.
• PMI® Chapter Meetings and Events: Local PMI® chapters often host meetings, seminars, and events that provide PDUs. These are usually free for members.
• Volunteer Work: Volunteering for PMI® chapters or other professional organizations can sometimes earn PDUs. This can include roles like serving on a committee or helping with events.
• Reading and Research: Some professional organizations and PMI® offer free resources, articles, and white papers that can be used to earn PDUs by reading and documenting your learning.
• Podcasts and Blogs: Listening to project management-related podcasts or reading relevant blogs can sometimes qualify for PDUs, especially if you can document your learning and contribution.
• Teaching or Mentoring: Sharing your expertise by teaching or mentoring others can also earn you PDUs, especially if you can document your involvement and impact.

This approach allows you to manage your budget while still meeting all renewal requirements for both certifications, balancing cost with the need for professional development.

At IMT-PM, we offer a 30 PDUs Bundle  that can help you renew both PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications. After completing the bundle, you will earn 30 PDUs for both certificates.

Conclusion

Renewing both PMP® and PMI-ACP® certifications doesn’t have to be a cumbersome process. By strategically selecting PDUs and leveraging a single course or bundle, you can streamline the renewal process and efficiently meet the requirements for both certifications. Whether you opt for a comprehensive 60 PDUs Bundle or a more economical 30 PDUs Bundle, careful planning and utilization of available resources will help you manage your PDUs effectively and renew your certifications with ease.