How to collect 60PDU for PMP PMI Certification Renewal

To renew your PMP (Project Management Professional) certification through PMI (Project Management Institute), you need to earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) during your renewal cycle. PDUs are a measure of the professional development activities you've undertaken to enhance your project management knowledge and skills. Here's how you can collect the required 60 PDUs for PMP certification renewal:

Education:
- Formal Education: You can earn PDUs by taking courses related to project management. PMI's Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.s) offer various courses that are pre-approved for PDUs.
- Online Courses: Participate in online project management courses, webinars, or seminars that are aligned with the PMI Talent Triangle (Technical, Leadership, Strategic and Business Management).
- College/University Courses: If you take relevant project management courses at accredited colleges or universities, you can earn PDUs.
Giving Presentations:
- Presenting Papers/Seminars: If you present a project management-related paper, seminar, or webinar, you can earn PDUs. This encourages knowledge sharing within the project management community.
Volunteer Work:
- Volunteer for PMI Chapters or Communities: Participating in activities organized by your local PMI chapter or other project management communities can earn you PDUs.
Writing:
- Authoring a Book/Article/Blog: Writing a project management-related book, article, or blog post can earn you PDUs. Ensure that your content is related to project management topics.
Self-Directed Learning:
- Reading Books/Journals/Blogs: Reading books, journals, or blogs relevant to project management can earn you PDUs. Keep track of the time you spend on such activities.
Informal Learning:
- Online Resources: Engage with online forums, discussion groups, or participate in webinars and online workshops related to project management.
Webinars and Online Seminars:
- Attend Webinars: Participate in live or recorded webinars hosted by project management organizations. These events often offer PDUs upon completion.
Work Experience:
- Active Project Management Work: Your professional project management work contributes to your PDUs. Each hour of project management work equates to one PDU.
PMP-related Activities:
- Attending PMP-related Training: Attending workshops or training specifically designed for PMPs can earn you PDUs.
Formal Courses:
- Advanced Courses: Engage in advanced project management courses that help you build on your existing knowledge and skills.

Remember to keep detailed records of all your PDUs earned, including the activity type, date, duration, and any supporting documentation. PMI provides a Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS) dashboard where you can log and track your PDUs.

Always ensure that the activities you're engaging in align with PMI's guidelines for earning PDUs and contribute to your professional development in project management. Before submitting your PDUs for renewal, carefully review the PMI guidelines to ensure accuracy and eligibility.