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! Saving Changes...
Regarding your question, you can claim a maximum of 8 PDUs for each 3 Years cycle, for working as a practitioner. The remaining 52 PDUs should be by other means and you should also comply with the talent triangle.
There are many ways to earn PDUs for recertification purposes (you don't use PDUs for your PMI membership renewal, BTW). If you review the CCR Handbook (https://www.pmi.org/-/media/pmi/documents/...ts-handbook.pdf ), it provides lots of ideas.
Working in the profession gets you 8 PDUs per 3 year PMP recertification cycle. Aside from taking a course, you can read books, volunteer with a Chapter, give a webinar presentation yourself and many other options.
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Be aware, that the PDUs are only needed to renew your certification. Every 3 years you need 60 PDUs for the PMP, that's only 20 per year or 1-2 per month. And yes, working on a project will get you up to 8 PDUs.
Why not select webinars and courses that enable you to work smarter, that pertains to your projects? For example, AI will come to your doorstep. Or knowledge that makes your meetings more effective. Or techniques how to influence stakeholders, team members, executives and customers.
To renew your membership, you just need to pay every year. Saving Changes...
No, in fact there are many ways to earn PDUs not involving listening to webinars unrelated to your job. Working as a practitioner does in fact count for PDUs. Finding webinars that are related to your work is another.
The Report PDUs page on PMI.com can give you multiple options for what counts, and how much you can claim in various categories per cycle. Whenever certification is required, it is always wise for a PM to understand the applicable requirements, and how to show compliance.
I understand that while required for many certifications, continuing professional education is time consuming. Conscious professional development always requires effort. The re-cert requirements are not particularly arduous however. If you are having trouble fitting a few hours of multi-tasking into a multi-year cert cycle, I am sure PMI has some excellent webinars on time management that would count towards your total.
Regards,
Keith
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1 reply by David Yohn
Nov 26, 2023 9:27 AM
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Thanks, I will check out the PDU page to see ab0ut entering my recent projects.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
You do not need PDUs to renew membership. You need PDUs to renew certifications.
No, in fact there are many ways to earn PDUs not involving listening to webinars unrelated to your job. Working as a practitioner does in fact count for PDUs. Finding webinars that are related to your work is another.
The Report PDUs page on PMI.com can give you multiple options for what counts, and how much you can claim in various categories per cycle. Whenever certification is required, it is always wise for a PM to understand the applicable requirements, and how to show compliance.
I understand that while required for many certifications, continuing professional education is time consuming. Conscious professional development always requires effort. The re-cert requirements are not particularly arduous however. If you are having trouble fitting a few hours of multi-tasking into a multi-year cert cycle, I am sure PMI has some excellent webinars on time management that would count towards your total.
Regards,
Keith
Thanks, I will check out the PDU page to see ab0ut entering my recent projects. Saving Changes...
You do not need PDUs to renew membership. You need PDUs to renew certifications.
Yea, sorry, my mistake. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
David, sharpen your saw!
There are several other opportunities to gain PDUs.
Be aware, that the PDUs are only needed to renew your certification. Every 3 years you need 60 PDUs for the PMP, that's only 20 per year or 1-2 per month. And yes, working on a project will get you up to 8 PDUs.
Why not select webinars and courses that enable you to work smarter, that pertains to your projects? For example, AI will come to your doorstep.
Or knowledge that makes your meetings more effective.
Or techniques how to influence stakeholders, team members, executives and customers.
To renew your membership, you just need to pay every year. Saving Changes...
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.
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3 replies by Ethan Dwyer and Keith Novak
Nov 26, 2023 12:41 PM
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Greetings David,
I'll echo Thomas, sharpen your saw!
I would challenge you to "empty your cup" and take another look at AI in it's current offerings, and what benefits it may be able to provide to you as a PM professional.
PMI put together a short course, "Generative AI Overview for Project Managers", that provides examples of how AI can be used to assist with many PM processes. Also, good for 5 PDU's.
https://www.pmi.org/shop/us/p-/elearning/g...-managers/el083
The webinar "Rapid Reporting Translates Into Action: AI “Meeting Minute” Generators" was released last week and provides an excellent overview and hands-on demonstration of how AI can help gain efficiency with meeting minutes.
https://www.projectmanagement.com/videos/9...ute--generators
If your willing to "sharpen" your AI skills, the resulting efficiencies may free up time for continued learning and personal\professional development. Keep learning, and much success to you moving ahead!
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.
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.
Greetings David,
I'll echo Thomas, sharpen your saw!
I would challenge you to "empty your cup" and take another look at AI in it's current offerings, and what benefits it may be able to provide to you as a PM professional.
PMI put together a short course, "Generative AI Overview for Project Managers", that provides examples of how AI can be used to assist with many PM processes. Also, good for 5 PDU's.
https://www.pmi.org/shop/us/p-/elearning/g...-managers/el083
The webinar "Rapid Reporting Translates Into Action: AI “Meeting Minute” Generators" was released last week and provides an excellent overview and hands-on demonstration of how AI can help gain efficiency with meeting minutes.
https://www.projectmanagement.com/videos/9...ute--generators
If your willing to "sharpen" your AI skills, the resulting efficiencies may free up time for continued learning and personal\professional development. Keep learning, and much success to you moving ahead! Saving Changes...
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