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New PDU Category Structure and Policies. Why the change?. - Studies show that people did not fully understand the PDU categories and how to appropriately report their PDUs using the old structure. - Confusing? Yep – 18 categories and limits on how many PDUS could be earned in each one.
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Why the change? - Studies show that people did not fully understand the PDU categories and how to appropriately report their PDUs using the old structure. - Confusing? Yep – 18 categories and limits on how many PDUS could be earned in each one.
What are PDUs? What is required for PMPs? - PDU stands for Professional Development Unit. Once you are a credential holder, you need to adhere to the PMI’s Continuing Certification Requirements program. - PMPs are required to earn 60 PDUs over a 3 year cycle.
NewWay – Easy! PDU Categories fall into two divisions:
All categories use the rule that one hour of learning activity is equivalent to one PDU Categories have been expanded to include Web 2.0 learning opportunities – blogs, social networking, video sharing etc.. There is a limit of 45 PDUs on the Giving Back to the Profession Categoryto require that all credential holders pursue project management continuing education as part of maintaining their credential.
How do I record PDUs? What information do I need? How often should I submit PDUs?
Questions? Contact Customer Care at PMI Global 1-855-746-4849 Or the KC PMI website for a copy of this powerpoint. Marcy Randall mrandall@becker.com Thanks!!