According to the image above, here’s how Education and Giving Back PDUs compare as required by PMI®.

To align your development with the PMI Talent Triangle®, consider this approach:

• Calculate the total PDUs based on the activity’s duration.
• Determine the time spent on Power Skills and Business Acumen content.
• Allocate the remaining time to Ways of Working content.

Remember, these are just guidelines. Ultimately, use your best judgment when categorizing your PDUs.

Tips for Easy Certification Renewal

According to regulations, 1 hour of participation in professional development activities equals 1 PDU.
Here is a list of some activities published by PMI® that can be reported as PDUs for free:

(1) Global Events (PDUs can earn up to 7–50+): PMI® chapter events offering networking and educational opportunities.

(2) Local Meetings (PDU can earn limited to 1–2 PDUs): Professional meetings with an educational component.

With (1) & (2), there are both paid and free events available. For more information, visit: PMI® events calendar. Documentation required for audit: Registration form, letter of attendance of other form of documentation confirming participation in event.

(3) Work as a Practitioner:
– Using your certified competencies in your job helps maintain and expand professional standards.
– Documentation required for audit: Proof of employment (job description)

(4) Reading:
– You can engage with books, articles, whitepapers, or blogs to stay informed and foster your continuous professional development.
– Documentation required for audit: Evidence supporting your reported learning, including notes from and dates of reading.

Optimizing Your Certification Renewal

In place of pursuing PDUs through multiple activities, consider enrolling in a comprehensive 15 PDUs online course bundle. This option maximizes budget efficiency and minimizes time commitments. The bundle includes expert-crafted courses covering essential project management topics, facilitating flexible, self-paced learning. PDU Claim Codes simplify the process, and you’ll receive detailed reports and certificates of completion. As a PMI® Authorized Training Partner, the bundle ensures high-quality, relevant content, making CAPM® certification renewal streamlined and enhancing professional skills with minimal effort.