Hi, during the last year, I completed several projects and I would like to earn PDUs. As I understood,
I can apply for a maximum of 8 PDUs, is that correct? Can I apply for 8 PDUs for one project? Do I need to count one hour per PDU? Could you please explain this to me Saving Changes...
The number of PDUs claimed once per cycle should be equivalent to the time you were actively working within the profession. For example:
- If you were actively working within the profession for the entire 3 years of your certification cycle, the maximum allowable PDU value can be claimed (8 for PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and PMI-PBA; 4 for PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP)
- If you were actively working within the profession for half of your certification cycle, half of the maximum allowable PDU value can be claimed (4 for PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and PMI-PBA; 2 for PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP)
The max. number of PDUs you can earn by working on a project is 8 for PMP.
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1 reply by HASSAAN AKRAM
Feb 23, 2026 9:21 PM
HASSAAN AKRAM
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I’ve claimed 8 PDUs as per my experience which got approved as well, however, those are not appearing in my dashboard for PMP. These are appearing in PgMP only. What may be the issue?
The 8 PDUs are per recertification cycle and not per year. There is no direct conversion from hours worked to these 8 hours - you just claim them as a practitioner. This is different than educational PDUs where you'd normally claim 1 PDU per hour of learning.
thanks a lot for the answer. Can I apply 2 PDUs for oner year? Saving Changes...
Julia KhvashchevaSocial Media Designer| San Francisco Business SchoolCa, United States
By working in your certified role, you can earn PDUs by applying your knowledge and skills in a practical setting. If you are working in a project management-related role, you can earn up to 8 PDUs as working as a practitioner. However, it has a limitation. PMI accepts a maximum of 8 PDUs in a three-year cycle for the work as a practitioner category. Saving Changes...
Carlos Verano ArrojoConsultor | Formador | Investigador en Gestión de Proyectos| AutónomoValencia, VC, Spain
Estos 8 PDUs no son por proyecto individual, sino por el total de tu trabajo como director de proyectos durante el período de certificación completo. Es un máximo de 8 PDUs por los 3 años, independientemente de cuántos proyectos hayas gestionado en ese tiempo.
- Puedes reclamar 1 PDU por cada 8 horas de trabajo como director de proyectos.
- El máximo que puedes reclamar es 8 PDUs (equivalente a 64 horas de trabajo)
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HASSAAN AKRAMLead, Project ControlsAbu Dhabi, Az, United Arab Emirates
May 23, 2023 8:36 AM
Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani
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The number of PDUs claimed once per cycle should be equivalent to the time you were actively working within the profession. For example:
- If you were actively working within the profession for the entire 3 years of your certification cycle, the maximum allowable PDU value can be claimed (8 for PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and PMI-PBA; 4 for PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP)
- If you were actively working within the profession for half of your certification cycle, half of the maximum allowable PDU value can be claimed (4 for PMP, PgMP, PfMP, and PMI-PBA; 2 for PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP)
The max. number of PDUs you can earn by working on a project is 8 for PMP.
I’ve claimed 8 PDUs as per my experience which got approved as well, however, those are not appearing in my dashboard for PMP. These are appearing in PgMP only. What may be the issue? Saving Changes...
