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

Course or Training

In person or virtual classes, formal education

Organization Meetings

Chapter, company, or professional meetings limited to 2 PDUs

Online or Digital Media

Pre-recorded Webinars, Podcasts, digital recordings

Read

Books, articles, blogs

Informal Learning

Structured discussions with other professionals or mentors

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