{"id":47010,"date":"2019-10-15T09:30:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T14:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/?p=47010"},"modified":"2022-04-05T13:43:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T18:43:59","slug":"10-easy-ways-to-get-more-pdus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/10-easy-ways-to-get-more-pdus","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Ways to Get PDUs &#038; Stay PMI Certified"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"blog-post-lead\">A project manager is a professional.<\/span> And, like any professional, if you take your profession, your career and yourself seriously, you\u2019ll undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD).<\/p>\n<h2>What is a PDU?<\/h2>\n<p>If you hold a qualification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) like PMP (Project Management Professional) or PMI-ACP (PMI Agile Certified Professional), CPD is mandatory. Without it, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/project-management-certification-right\">project management certification<\/a> will expire. The PMI measures CPD in Professional Development Units, or PDUs.<\/p>\n<p>A PDU is a one-hour block of time that you spend developing your professional expertise. The principle ways to do this are by learning, teaching others, or volunteering. Earning PDUs keeps you up refreshed and curent when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/software\">project management tools<\/a>, techniques and methodologies.<\/p>\n<h2>PMI\u2019s PDU Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Some PMI certifications require you to earn a minimum number of PDUs over a three-year cycle. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project Management Professional (PMP) requires 60 PDUs; 20 per year.<\/li>\n<li>Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP) requires 30 PDUs; 10 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, PMI requires you to align your PDUs to the PMI Talent Triangle. You can find the precise rules on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/certifications\/certification-resources\/maintain\/requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the PMI website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Two Types of PMI PDUs<\/h3>\n<p>The PMI recognizes two types of PDUs:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Education PDUs, which are gained by learning about project management topics<\/li>\n<li>Giving back PDUs, which are gained by contributing to the profession<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at each of these in turn, to see the rules PMI applies, and the different \u201ceasy\u201d ways to earn your PDUs.<\/p>\n<h2>Good Practice in Accumulating PDUs<\/h2>\n<p>Before we look at where to get them, I want to highlight good practice for a professional. The core idea behind PDUs is <em>continuing<\/em> professional development, not last-minute-cram-in-the-points professional development.<\/p>\n<p>Build a plan at the start of the year to develop yourself professionally. And aim to meet the minimum requirements for maintaining whatever certification you have.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m also a great believer in balance. So spread your CPD broadly across the different categories. The exception is when you have a deliberate strategy to learn a new skill-set. In this case, your PDUs are likely to follow that direction. But remember, over a three-year period, the balance does need to meet the PMI\u2019s minimums in each area. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org.in\/PMPRenewalGuidelines\/downloads\/pdu.policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download the PMI\u2019s policy document here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>PDUs in Receiver Mode: Education PDUs<\/h2>\n<p>Education PDUs need to be balanced across the three sides of the PMI Talent Triangle:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technical<\/li>\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Strategic and Business Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll need a minimum of 8 PDUs in each, and a total minimum of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>35 Education PDUs over three years, to maintain PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PBA qualifications<\/li>\n<li>18 Education PDUs over three years, to maintain PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where to get Your Education PDUs<\/h3>\n<p>Pretty much any training course will give you PDUs, although if you get it from the PMI or from a PMI Registered Education Provider (REP), your PDUs will be pre-approved. Otherwise, you\u2019ll need to self-certify. These are then subject to potential audit by PMI. This includes, by the way, <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinepmcourses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">my own online training<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>PMI also suggests a wealth of other sources, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PMI professional meetings<\/li>\n<li>Online Digital Sources<\/li>\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n<li>Informal learning like mentoring or \u2018lunch and learn\u2019 type events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Five Easy Ways to Get Education PDUs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Blog Articles<\/strong><br \/>\nPlus one for this article and others here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/blog\/\">ProjectManager<\/a>. Yes, reading blog articles can get you PDUs. You\u2019ll need to keep a record and make an honest estimate of your reading time. I recommend you start a CPD or PDU log: a spreadsheet is ideal. This article (at around 1,500 words) will take an average reader 5 to 6 minutes to read. So, one article a week, and that\u2019s 4 PDUs in the bag at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>ProjectManager also offers award-winning project management software with Gantt charts, kanban boards, task lists and project reporting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/pricing\">Start a free 30-day trial here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Videos<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you prefer to watch? (Yes, fellow fans, <em>Being There<\/em> is a favorite film of mine too). Then there are a few excellent YouTube Channels, of which my favorites both publish new videos weekly\u2060\u2014including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/training\">training videos by ProjectManager<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Podcasts<\/strong><br \/>\nOn the same theme, for listening, there are numerous podcasts\u2060\u2014most of which are free. Many of these allow you to hear interviews full of advice and experience with top PMs.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning that <a href=\"https:\/\/nanacast.com\/vp\/105118\/969110\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cornelius Fichtner<\/a> hosts a prerecorded set of podcasts called the PDU Podcast, which has been designed to give you all the education PDUs you need to maintain your PMP. There\u2019s a three-year cycle, that you can buy as a monthly subscription or in yearly chunks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Workplace Learning<br \/>\n<\/strong>Most workplaces offer training or informal learning opportunities. Make the best possible use of it. Record it on your PDU spreadsheet and allocate portions to the three Talent Triangle subject areas. Be honest\u2060\u2014conservative even. If it\u2019s a six-hour course on presentation skills, ask yourself how much of it really contributes to your project management expertise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a05. PMI Learning Opportunities<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you are a PMP, then you are a member of the PMI. And this means you have access to lots of free opportunities. My top recommendations are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanagement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">community<\/a>. Read the articles, attend the webinars and engage in discussions<\/li>\n<li>Make use of your local PMI chapter. Attend their events and even see if your employer will fund trips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/pm\/construction-pm-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PMI events and conferences<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PDUs in Active Mode: Giving Back PDUs<\/h2>\n<p>Contributing to the development of your profession is a magnificent way to earn PDUs. You will not only give, but receive, in the form of developing your own knowledge and skills. The PMI rules allow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A maximum of 25 PDUs over three years from giving back, to maintain PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PBA qualifications<\/li>\n<li>A maximum of 12 PDUs over three years from giving back, to maintain PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the best thing is number 6 below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Working as a Professional<br \/>\n<\/strong>You can claim up to eight and four PDUs respectively for these clusters of qualifications, for doing your job as a project manager. As long as your role is relevant to your certification, turning up at work will earn you PDUs.<\/p>\n<p>PMI offers four more routes to gaining Giving Back PDUs:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Creating Content<\/strong> \u2013 articles, webinars, videos<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving a Presentation<\/strong> \u2013 at work, at a PMI chapter or for a community group<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sharing Knowledge<\/strong> \u2013 passing on the benefit of your experience<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteering<\/strong> \u2013 at PMI<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Four more Easy Ways to Get Giving Back PDUs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>7. Write a Blog article<br \/>\n<\/strong>For most people, starting your own blog is too big of a commitment. But many blogs accept articles, and the best one to start with is one we\u2019ve mentioned already, the PMI\u2019s com community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Give a Podcast Interview<br \/>\n<\/strong>There\u2019s no rule that says the content you create must be written, nor that the presentation you give must be live. But again, offering live webinars or starting a YouTube Channel may be too much for you. But there are plenty of podcasts out there that are always looking for working project managers with a good story to tell. Listen to a few and approach ones that you think have an audience that would enjoy your project management story or point of view.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Volunteering Starts Near Home<br \/>\n<\/strong>Your local PMI chapter is probably the easiest place to start with volunteering for the PMI. And it has the added bonus of hooking you into a network of professionals in your area. You\u2019ll be able to learn from them, and they may be able to help you advance your career. Plus, when you attend the meetings, that\u2019s even more points (see 5, above).<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Help out more Junior Colleagues<br \/>\n<\/strong>You have your qualifications. Others may not. Mentoring more junior colleagues in your workplace (or through your local PMI Chapter) is a brilliant way to pay your professional dues forward. Plus, it will doubtless reward you emotionally and challenge you intellectually. And that latter point is clearly one of the reasons it will earn you PDUs<\/p>\n<h2>There\u2019s so Much You Can Do<\/h2>\n<p>There are so many options that don\u2019t take you far out of your way nor cost you any significant sums of money. So, what should you do next? Well, you\u2019re a project manager, so the answer is obvious: go and make a plan.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can use the blog ProjectManager to read posts and watch training videos to earn PDUs, but you can also use our software to track them. After all, earning PDUs is just another project, which you plan, schedule and monitor to make sure you\u2019re on track to keeping your professional status. Our online Gantt chart works better than a spreadsheet, feeds instantly into a real-time dashboard to keep you updated, and you can visualize your workflow with out Kanban boards. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectmanager.com\/pricing\">Try ProjectManager today for free with this 30-day trial. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A project manager is a professional. 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