Giving-back PDU

Giving Back to the Profession PDUs

PMI recognizes that sharing your knowledge and actively applying your skills is a valuable means to contribute to the profession. Additionally, many find that giving back is an enriching learningexperience that enhances your professional development in different ways. That is why giving back activities are PDUeligible and incorporated into the CCR program. It is important to note that giving back is an optionalmanner in which to earn PDUs. The givingback requirements listed above are the maximumnumber of PDUs allowed for each certification in this category. If giving back PDUs are earned, thetotal cannot exceed the limits listed above.Please refer to the How toMaintain Multiple PMI Certificationssection of this document to learn about the policies for earning PDUs to maintain more than one PMI certification.Refer to the infographics on the following pages for more information on how you can maintain PDUs for your certification(s).

Giving Back to the ProfessionWork as a PractitionerWorking in your certified roleEach day, your work in a domain area related to your certification(s) allows you to apply your knowledge and skills in a practical setting. Using these competencies actively contributes to sustaining and growing the profession.PDU Rules:This activity has a maximum number of PDUs that can be claimed per cycle:oPMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PBA –no more than 8 PDUs claimedper cycleoPMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP –no more than 4 PDUs claimed per cycleYou can claim Working as Professional PDUs onceper certification cycle.The PDUs claimed in this category count against the maximum PDUs allowed in the “Giving Back to the Profession” categoryThese PDUs only apply to your current cycle and cannot be transferred.Documentation required for audit: Proof of employment (job description)Create ContentCreating new knowledge resources for use by practitioners and the public at largeBy developing knowledge resources, you can share your knowledge and insight with others and contribute to their ongoing learning. There are many ways to create new content, such as authoring books, blogs or articles, or creating webinars or presentations.Become a content creator on ProjectManagement.comAuthor an article for theKnowledge ShelfPDU Rules:1 hour spent creating content equals 1 PDUDocumentation required for audit: Copies of publications, sample educational materials or course agendasGive a PresentationPresenting on topics relevant to the professionThere are many occasions when you could give a formal presentation to others, and share knowledge that relates to your certification. For example, you could speak at a PMI chapter event, professional conference, or within your organization. These are just a few examples. Consider the opportunities available to you.PDU Rules:1 hour spent presenting equals 1 PDUDocumentation required for audit: Copies of presentation.