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David Yohn Az, United States
I don't have time to sit through a bunch of on-line seminars as I am busy actually managing projects. Can we get credit for actual work done rather than sit listening to someone talk about things that do not pertain to our functions? I am currently completing two multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects and about to step into two more. This has to count for something!
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Ethan Dwyer Or, United States
Nov 26, 2023 11:22 AM
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Please tell me how to enter my project history to receive recertification credit for actual work done.

I build new facilities. I manage large-scale construction projects. AI is going to have nothing to do with constructing new facilities. I do not need to sit through more on-line seminars with people droning on about IT project theory or philosophical techniques that will never apply to me or my jobs. Let's get practical.

But as it is required by this august organization, I suppose I am forced to do so.
To the first question, PDU's are claimed through the dashboard after logging into PMI's site: https://ccrs.pmi.org/claim/new/Work
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Keith Novak Tukwila, Wa, United States
Nov 26, 2023 11:22 AM
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Please tell me how to enter my project history to receive recertification credit for actual work done.

I build new facilities. I manage large-scale construction projects. AI is going to have nothing to do with constructing new facilities. I do not need to sit through more on-line seminars with people droning on about IT project theory or philosophical techniques that will never apply to me or my jobs. Let's get practical.

But as it is required by this august organization, I suppose I am forced to do so.
If you truly believe you are beyond continuing education then I would question what value you see in maintaining the professional certification. It's not like it is a PE license required to sign off on projects in your state. Let the great feats in your resume stand on their own.

I would offer you some friendly words of caution though:

a) Bragging about leading multi-million dollar projects is unlikely to impress people who will equate that to roughly 1 overpass or mile of highway reconstruction in N. America.
b) Claiming that you are above learning new things but also unable to operate a website menu or find the help line is an awkward look and would definitely raise red flags to prospective employers. And...
c) Learning to use AI might even help you review your communications, to warn you for example if the tone might be percieved as arrogant due to language barriers or other reasons.

Good luck in your projects.
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Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz RYLAI Access Control Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
*You should earn at least 35 PDUs on education, which can be not only through webinars but also by taking courses of Project Management that fit your work (Construction); or reading books about themes related to Construction Project Management.

*The other 25 PDUs can be earned through Giving Back mode:

• Volunteering
• Creating knowledge
• Working as a professional (8 maximum)
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