PDU

PDU is the acronym for professional development unit, which is a credit toward re-certification at Project Management Institute (PMI®).

Education PDUs

Learning activities that allow you to broaden your knowledge in one of the PMI Talent Triangle skill areas: Technical, Leadership, or Strategic and Business Management.

PDU Claim Code

PMI, R.E.P. or Chapter provided 10 digit code. The PDU Claim code is a new feature that will allow you to more easily claim PDUs from a PMI approved education provider. A PDU claim code can be issued by any PMI approved education provider including PMI, R.E.P.s, PMI chapters, and the PMI Global Accreditation Council.

The PDU claim code will be a 10 digit alpha-numeric value unique to each course (example: 200068JJYM). The PDU claim code can also end in a '-S' if you attended an event.

If you do not have a PDU Claim Code you can still claim PDUs by selecting one of the education categories below and entering the provider and activity information.

Course or Training

In person or virtual classes, formal education. Types of activities include

• Educational events held by PMI chapters,
• Instructor-led e-learning courses,

Courses offered by:

• PMI SeminarsWorld®,
• PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s),
• Programs accredited by the PMI Accreditation Center (GAC),
• general training organizations

Organization Meetings

Chapter, company, or professional meetings limited to 2 PDUs. Activities include (but are not limited to):

• Educational sessions at industry conferences
• PMI chapter or local events
• Meetings focused on areas of the PMI Talent Triangle.

These activities are limited to 1-2 PDUs.

Online or Digital Media

Pre-recorded Webinars, Podcasts, digital recordings. Activities include self-paced learning activities that were conducted online or offered through different forms of digital media like webinars, podcasts, interactive CD-ROM, and videos.

Read

Books, articles, blogs. Qualifying reading materials include (but are not limited to) informational, non-fiction books, articles, white papers, or blogs.

Informal Learning

Structured discussions with other professionals or mentors. Activities include (but are not limited to) mentoring sessions, panel discussions, lunch and learn sessions, or other structured discussions.

Giving-Back PDUs

Activities that enable you to share and apply your knowledge and skills as a means to contribute to and help build the profession.

Work as a Practitioner

Working in a profession related to your certification

Create Content

Authoring books or articles, creating webinars

Give a Presentation

Preparing for and speaking or presenting

Share Knowledge

Serving as a moderator, SME, or mentor

Volunteer

Volunteering without compensation

See also

• https://www.pmi.org/certifications/maintain/requirements
• https://www.pmi.org/certifications/maintain/earn-pdus/education
• https://www.pmi.org/membership/free-pdus
• https://www.pmi.org/learning/courses/60-pdu-project-management-course-bundle
• https://www.pmi.org/certifications/maintain/earn-pdus/plan-development-talent-triangle
• https://www.pmi.org/learning/training-development/reps/find
• https://www.pmi.org/learning/courses/certification-maintenance-toolkit
• https://ccrs.pmi.org/search