Don't let your certification lapse
In our dynamic world, Project Professionals must be more resourceful than ever to stay ahead. Keep your skills fresh and maintain your certification at the same time.
How to maintain your certification
Maintaining your certification means investing in your professional development. That's why professional development units (PDUs) are required to maintain every PMI certification. They help drive better business outcomes and develop in-demand skills, while helping you maintain your certification status. PDUs are one-hour blocks of time you spend enriching your certification through educational resources and giving back to the project profession.
Make the most out of your maintenance with these PMI tips:
- Understand the PDU requirements for your specific certification (requirements differ)
- Choose ways of earning PDU hours that peak your interest
- Log your PDUs in the Continuing Certification Requirements System (CCRS)
Download the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Handbook
How many PDUs do I need to maintain my certification?
The amount of PDUs needed in each 3-year cycle is based on the specific certification you hold. Determine how many PDUs you need and other requirements details below:
I am a CAPM® holder
If you hold a Certified Associate in Project Management Professional (CAPM)® certification, you are required to earn 15 PDUs in a 3-year cycle.
These 15 PDUs can be broken down as follows:
- Minimum of 9 Education PDUs
- Maximum of 6 Giving Back PDUs
As a certification holder, you must earn a minimum of 2 PDUs in each skill area of the PMI Talent Triangle - Ways of Working, Power Skills, and Business Acumen.
Ways to earn
There are two types of professional development units (PDUs) that you can claim towards renewal — Education and Giving Back to the Profession. Under each of these categories are numerous ways to start earning, which gives you the opportunity to explore new possibilities and avenues.
How do I renew my certification?
Whether you’ve just earned your certification—or have been a certification holder for years—the steps are the same.
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Earn the required amount of Professional Development Units (PDUs) to meet the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) for your certification.
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Enter your PDUs in the online Continuing Certification Renewal System (CCRS).
Pay the renewal fee.
You will receive information by email with a link to pay your renewal fee when it is time for you to renew your certification. We recommend keeping your email address current inside your myPMI account dashboard. Please Note: The Certification Renewal Fee is independent of the PMI Membership Renewal Fee.-
Once you’ve renewed your certification, take a break before you start planning for your next 3-year renewal cycle.
Certification validates your ability to drive better business outcomes! Share your accomplishment.
Earning your certification is a respected industry milestone. We encourage you to celebrate your personal success and share your badge to help inspire future generations of project managers.
PMP continuing education requirements
Learn how to earn and log your PDU hours to complete your continuing education for your PMP® certification.