"A
failure to plan is a plan for failure"
John
Wooden
PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) |
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PMPs and PgMPs must accrue a minimum of 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) during each three year CCR cycle and comply with PMI's renewal requirements (including payment of a fee) to maintain their certification status. Holders of both certifications (PgMP and PMP) can use the same PDUs for both certifications.
PMI-SP holders must obtain 30 PDUs during each three year CCR cycle in the specialised area of project scheduling and comply with PMI's renewal requirements (including payment of a fee) to maintain their certification status. These PDUs can also be used towards PMP and or PgMP PDU requirements.
There is no CCR requirement for CAPM, your CAPM qualification lasts for 5 years then expires. After the 5 year period a person either re-sits the CAPM exam or more sensibly moves on to take the PMP credential.
The CCR policy is outlined in the Continuing Certification Requirement Handbook. A copy is supplied to PMI-SPs, PMPs and PgMPs, updates can be down loaded from the web site. Certificants should check the PMI Web site [ www.pmi.org ] regularly for the latest information on the CCR program. [View / download a copy of the PMI CCR Handbook].
Current holders of the PgMP, PMP, CAPM and PMI-SP Certifications can be confirmed by checking PMI’s on line registry at: www.pmi.org/CertApp/Registry.aspx
Note: if there is any conflict between the summary information contained on this page and the detailed information contained on the PMI web site, the PMI information takes precedence. This information is provided to assist PMI examination candidates, PMI-SPs, PgMPs and PMPs to understand their obligations, it is not necessarily up to date or accurate. All CCR forms are copyright of PMI.
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PMP
PDU Cycle Update
From August 2008 all PMP credential holders will be assigned new PMP expiration dates that correspond with the anniversary date of the bestowal of their credential. Current PMP credential holders will have months added to their renewal cycle based on the anniversary of earning their credential; no one will have time taken away. |
Up to 20 excess PDUs earned during the final year of the current CCR cycle may be applied to the next CCR cycle.
Professional Development Units (PDUs) for PMPs and PgMPs |
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PDU activities completed prior to obtaining certification are not accepted toward the renewal requirements.
In addition to attending formal training courses, workshops, conferences and seminars; PDUs may also be earned by participating in voluntary work (eg on a PMI committee), by self directed study, professional activities and by presenting papers at conferences, etc.
Generally one PDU per contact hour of project management course work (refer CCR Handbook for calculation).
A predetermined number of PDUs may be earned by participating in specified professional activities. Options include
A maximum of 15 PDUs per cycle may be earned by working as a practitioner of project management services
Self-directed learning activities are individualised learning projects involving personally conducted research or study. Learning may include informal activities such as discussions or coaching sessions with colleagues, co-workers, clients or consultants. It may include reading / using articles, books, instructional manuals, videos, CD-ROMs, or other material resources. Qualifying self-directed learning activities must be relevant to project management, meet a specified purpose, and use knowledgeable resources. The 'Self Directed Learning Activities Sheet' needs to be completed as well as the Activity Reporting form. [View or down load the Self Directed Learning Activities Sheet - This PDF version of the Self-directed Learning Worksheet is data entry enabled. Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader can not save changes to this form. Be certain to print the form before closing it.] ( Up to 5 PDUs per year )
Generally one PDU per contract hour of project management related training - the R.E.P. will have the PDU credits for each certified course defined. [See more on R.E.P.s] ( This category includes most Chapter meetings )
Generally one PDU per contract hour of project management related training - the PMP needs to keep records and assess the number of hours / PDUs (this can include courses in the use of Microsoft Project, attendance at conferences, etc).
Providing professional service or noncompensated project management services to nonemployer or nonclient customer groups (to a maximum of 20 PDUs per cycle). Examples of qualifying activities include:
PMPs are responsible for reporting qualifying activities as they occur. Earning 20 PDUs a year is not difficult - remembering what you did three years ago is! Smart PMPs submit their PDU claims as they earn the PDUs.
Either make copies of the PMI Continuing Certification Requirements Activity Reporting Form, enter the required information, and fax or mail the completed form (only the form) to the PMI/CCR Records Office. [View / down load the Activity Reporting Form - This PDF version of the Activity Reporting Form is data entry enabled. Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader can not save changes to this form. Be certain to print the form before closing it.]
Or use the online Activity Reporting Form found in the certification area of the PMI Web site. To record PDUs 'on-line' PMPs will need their PMI identification number (membership number) and their PMP 'Certification Number' located on each individual's PMP certificate. Most of the recording process is now just point and click.
To confirm posting of claims, PMP’s may view their PDU transcripts online via the PMI Web site [ www.pmi.org ]. Allow up to three weeks for claims to be process and listed in the online transcript.
All PMPs and PgMPs should maintain a personal CCR
folder with documentation that supports their reported activities. For
each claim, you should keep a copy of your submission and the specified
supporting documentation as outlined in the categories of qualifying
activities. A percentage of PMPs and PgMPs will be randomly selected
for auditing purposes; therefore, documentation for all claims
completed in a specific cycle should be maintained for at least 18
months after the CCR cycle has ended.
| Letter Code | Description | Number of PDUs Earned |
| 2A | Author or coauthor of an article pertaining to project scheduling published in a refereed journal (e.g., Project Management Journal®). | 15
PDUs per article (author) 10 PDUs per article (co-author) |
| 2B | Author or coauthor of an article pertaining to project scheduling published in a non-refereed journal (e.g., PM Network®). | 7.5
PDUs per article (author) 5 PDUs per article (co-author) |
| 2C | Speaker/teacher on a project scheduling topic at a conference, symposium, workshop or formal course. | 5 PDUs per activity |
| 2D | Speaker on a project scheduling topic at PMI Component meeting (e.g., chapter meeting). | 2.5 PDUs per activity |
| 2E | Member or moderator of a project scheduling panel discussion at a conference, symposium, workshop or formal course. | 2.5 PDUs per activity |
| 2F | Author or coauthor of textbook that pertains to project scheduling. | 20
PDUs (author) 10 PDUs (co-author) |
| 2G | Developer of content for a structured project scheduling learning courseware. | 5 PDUs per new course |
| 2H | Practitioner of project scheduling services for more than 1,500 project work experience. | 2.5
PDUs per calendar (e.g., Jan.-Dec.) year |
| PDUs for Self-Directed Learning Activities | ||
| 2-SDL | Self-directed
learning activities are individualized learning events involving
personally conducted research or study. Learning may include informal
activities such as discussions or coaching sessions with colleagues,
coworkers, clients or consultants. It may include articles, books,
instructional manuals, videos, CD-ROMs or other material resources.*
*Qualifying self-directed learning activities must be relevant to project scheduling, meet a specified purpose, and use knowledgeable resources. |
Maximum 7.5 self-directed learning PDUs may be earned per CCR cycle. |
None Compliance with CCR Requirements |
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The date of the next CCR cycle will not change after reinstatement to active status from suspension. (The suspension period overlaps the time frame of their next cycle.)
A person who does not meet the overdue requirements within the suspension period will lose their PgMP, PMP or PMI-SP certification. After losing the designation due to failure in completing the CCR program an individual must start the entire certification process over to regain the certification.
Current holders of the PgMP, PMP or PMI-SP Certification can be confirmed by checking PMI’s on line registry at: www.pmi.org/CertApp/Registry.aspx
PMPs in good standing who wish to voluntarily
relinquish their active PMP credential due to retirement are eligible
to apply for PMP Retired status. To qualify, PMPs must no longer be
receiving primary remuneration for practising project management and
must have been a PMP in good standing for at least 10 consecutive
years. Anyone interested in applying for PMP Retired status should mail
a written request to Project Management Institute Headquarters,
Attention: Certification Department.
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