The objective of PMI SD Professional Development is to provide high quality training within the project management profession, promote and support of PMI certification and continuing certification, and offering mentoring program for PMs. Our goal is to equip members with knowledge and tools to make them more successful in the workplace.
The key areas of the Professional Development responsibility are:
Examination Preparation Courses for PMI Credentials
Seminars and Workshops for Continuing Education and Professional Development
If you require additional information about any of the Professional Development areas, feel free to contact the VP of Professional Development.
What Are Professional Development Units (PDU)?
Professional Development Units (PDUs) are credits needed for renewal of the PMI certifications. Maintaining your PMI certification keeps you relevant and is a competitive advantage.
Every certification requires you to earn a specific amount of PDUs per three-year certification cycle. The requirements differ for each certification. The certification begins the day you pass the exam and/or multi-rater assessment and ends on the same date three years later. Typically, one PDU is earned for every one hour spent in a planned, structured educational activity or volunteering (Giving Back to the Profession). Fractions of PDUs may be reported in 0.25 increments of one full hour.
The PMI updated the program in December 2015 to include more emphasis on employer-demanded skills. In May 2022 the PMI Talent Triangle® further evolved. These changes provide the guidance you need to stay relevant and competitive in the profession. More information is available in the FAQs section of the PMI Talent Triangle®webpage.
