Hi, My employer would like me to provide PMP training to my workmates to help them prepare for PMP certification. Please let me know how can I prepare myself so that the training hours I provide are considered as PDUs for PMP certification Saving Changes...
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Mike FrenetteManager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired)Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Many PMP Prep classes focus on the ten knowledge areas with an introductory session to explain project management generally and a final session to discuss the mechanics of applying for and writing the exam.
PMP Prep classes generally are at least 35 hours long to fulfill the "contact hours" requirement so that your PMO applicants can claim the 35 hours when they apply to write.
Contact hours and PDUs are two differ things. PDUs are collected only after someone is awarded their PMP after passing rhe exam, and contact hours demonstrate PM training.
Contact hours can be gathered from training other than PMP prep classes, but most people get them from PMP prep classes as it serves both purposes - becoming familiar with the PMBOK and gaining the required contact hours.
This is explained fully on PMI.org. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Abeer, if you are PMP certified and offer your own course, you can provide training, and your students will be eligible to claim PDUs. However, if you are not a PMI Authorized Training Partner (PMI-ATP), which you are not required to be if you choose not to, there is a possibility that if your students are randomly audited, they may be asked for formal curriculum documentation and proof that the course aligns with PM Principles. It's important to ensure that your course meets these criteria. Saving Changes...
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