How to earn 30 PDUs to renew PMI-ACP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-SP®?

As a PMI-ACP®, PMI-RMP®, or PMI-SP® certificate holder, you’re already familiar with the need to renew your certification every three years through PMI®’s CCR program. To keep your certification active, you must earn 30 PDUs within this period. Here’s a dynamic guide to understanding these requirements and how you can effortlessly meet them.

What you need to know about PDUs

PDUs are divided into two categories: Education and Giving Back. Education PDUs involve participating in learning opportunities to enhance your technical, leadership, or business management skills. Giving Back PDUs involve activities where you contribute your skills and knowledge to benefit the profession.

As shown in the image above, here is the comparison of Education and Giving Back PDUs required by PMI®.

Education PDUs	Giving Back PDUs
Required	Optional
Minimum of 18 PDUs	Maximum of 12 PDUs
Required PDUs align with PMI Talent Triangle® – Ways of working: minimum 4 PDUs – Power Skills: minimum 4 PDUs – Business Acumen: minimum 4 PDUs	Free PDUs can earn from – Working as a professional: maximum 4 PDUs – Volunteering & Creating Knowledge: 8 PDUs

How to Simplify 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 Education PDUs:

Courses or Training: Formal education courses led by instructors, including courses offered by third-party providers.
Local Meetings: PMI® chapter events offering networking and educational opportunities, including professional meetings with an educational component.
Online or Digital Media: Self-paced learning via digital platforms.
Reading: Self-directed reading relevant to the certification you hold.
Informal Learning: Structured professional discussions, such as mentoring or “lunch and learn” sessions.

If you plan to earn 30 PDUs include Giving Back PDUs, here are some popular ways:

Work as a Practitioner: Applying your certification-related knowledge and skills in daily work helps sustain and grow the profession.
Create Content: Develop knowledge resources such as books, blogs, articles, webinars, or presentations to share your insights and contribute to others’ learning.
Give a Presentation: Present your knowledge at PMI® chapter events, professional conferences, or within your organization to educate others about your certification.
Share Knowledge: Grow the profession by mentoring, teaching, or applying your expertise in activities that benefit others.
Volunteer: Support PMI® by volunteering on committees, teams, or offering your skills to non-profits, contributing to the profession’s advancement.

Optimizing Your Certification Renewal

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