What is a PDU?

A PDU is a Professional Development Unit and a key term in the PMI® community. One hour of planned, structured, and measured learning activities equals one PDU. PDUs are hours of training required to maintain a PMI® certification, including: CAPM® , PMP® , and PgMP® . When taking online training to get the PMP® , earn the PDUs for PMP® continuing education or any other purpose, your total learning time in an online course closely approximates the hours awarded.

PMI®

Project Management Institute (PMI® ) is one of the world's largest professional membership associations, with half a million members and credential holders in more than 185 countries. It is a not-for-profit organization that advances the project management profession through globally recognized standards and certifications, collaborative communities, an extensive research program, and professional development opportunities.

PMP®

PMI® offers five certifications that recognize knowledge and competency, including the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential held by more than 370,000 practitioners worldwide. Salaries and career opportunities for credential holders show that employers recognize the value delivered by trained practitioners. PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects.

This recognition is seen through increased marketability to employers and higher salary according to the PMI® Salary Survey - Sixth Edition, a PMP® increases your salary up to 10% more than your non-credentialed colleagues and peers.

CAPM®

PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a valuable entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM® demonstrates your understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management.

Whether you're new to project management, changing careers, or already serving as a subject matter expert on project teams, the CAPM® can get your career on the right path or take it to the next level.

PgMP®

PMI's Program Management Professional (PgMP)® credential recognizes the advanced experience and skill of program managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PgMP® demonstrates your proven competency to oversee multiple, related projects and their resources to achieve strategic business goals.

PgMP® credential holders oversee the success of a program, grouping related projects together to realize organizational benefits not available if they were managed separately. It's the perfect fit if you define projects, assign project managers and oversee programs.

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