If you are interesting in earning PDUs, please check this section often. We will post information about volunteer work and other events you can participate to earn PDUs
PMPs, Did you know you can earn PDUs for reading and discussing books relevant to project management? Below are the details from the PMI CCR Handbook in case you are interested.
PDUs for Self-Directed Learning Activities (Category 2-SDL)
Self-directed learning activities are individualized learning events involving personally conducted research or study. Learning may include informal activities such as discussions or coaching sessions with colleagues, coworkers, clients or consultants. It may include articles, books, instructional manuals, videos, CD-ROMs or other material resources.*
*Qualifying self-directed learning activities must be relevant to project and/or program management, meet a specified purpose, and use knowledgeable resources. Use the Self-Directed Learning Activities Worksheet to determine PDUs for Category 2 - Self-Directed Learning. A maximum of 15 category 2-SDL PDUs will be credited during each cycle. One (1) full hour of self-directed learning earns 1 PDU.
Documentation required upon PMI audit/request: evidence supporting your reported learning project, including notes from and dates of discussion or reading. For more information please reference PMI's Handbook
You must accrue a minimum of 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) during each 3 year Continuing Certification Requirement CCR cycle and submit the Application for Certification Renewal by mail or renew online using the Certification System. You must also comply with the PMI Code of Professional Conduct to maintain certification status.
For more information please visit the PMI website.
A basic list of types of PDUs, along with suggestions follows.
| Formal Education | Self Directed | Registered Education Providers | Other providers | Volunteer |
| Max 15 per cycle | Max 15 per cycle | Max 20 per cycle | ||
University Degree Credit & related to project/program |
Author, teach, self study via reading, listen to PM books in the car during commute, or just manage projects | Providers are authorized to issue PDUs. Providers identified at pmi.org |
You have to request your PDUs one hour of learning = 1 PDU |
Chapter officer (10 PDUs per year); committee leader; provide project management services to any charitable org for 5 PDUs |
| Look for new project management program coming here at UTC Fall 2009 until then check out Boston University’ online program | Sign-up to present one of the PMBOK sessions during our Project Management Seminar at Chattanooga State | Chattanooga PMI members contact VP Membership about 5 PDU from Prodevia before April 15th | Attend regular lunch time or dinner chapter meetings every third Tuesday of the month | |
Comments: If you’re in a degree program, these mount up quickly - some PDUs can carry over; there are distance classes that can be taken regardless of location |
Comments: up to 5 PDUs per year for managing projects. Download Books to your laptop or IPod while traveling. | Comments: courses for registered providers are accepted for PDUs but I haven’t found a provider to do the work. Look up provider and course at pmi.org and enter PDU request | Comments: registration costs are high; not all providers are registered; related courses are generally accepted (never had one turned down); keep records for audit. | Comments:ask for letters / certificates from organizations in case you’re audited |