You didn’t earn the PMP® to let it quietly expire.
But here’s what happens to a lot of good project leaders: renewal sneaks up, panic sets in, and suddenly they’re piecing together random webinars and overpriced micro-courses just to “get the hours.”
That approach works… in the same way duct tape “works.” It holds, but it doesn’t strengthen anything.
A smarter approach is to treat PDUs like what they’re supposed to be: structured professional development that makes you sharper, faster, and more valuable—while still being budget-conscious.
This guide shows you how to earn your 60 PDUs for PMP renewal with minimal waste, maximal relevance, and a clear submission path inside PMI’s CCRS.
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The PMP PDU Rules (Plain English)
For PMP renewal, PMI’s CCR program requires:
- 60 PDUs in a 3-year cycle
- At least 35 PDUs from Education (and up to 25 from Giving Back)
- Inside Education, you must hit minimums across the three skill areas:
- 8 Ways of Working
- 8 Power Skills
- 8 Business Acumen
(with the remaining education PDUs flexible)
Also important:
- 1 hour = 1 PDU, and you can report PDUs in increments as small as 0.25
- If you earn extra PDUs, some can roll into your next cycle—but only if earned in your final year, and PMP roll-forward is capped (PMI lists it as up to 20 PDUs)
- Keep documentation for at least 18 months after your cycle ends in case of audit
The “Don’t Spend a Fortune” Strategy (What Actually Saves Money)
Most people overspend on renewal for one of three reasons:
- They start late (so they pay for “instant” options).
- They buy scattered PDUs that don’t map cleanly to requirements.
- They treat PDUs like a checkbox, so they choose low-value content they’ll never use.
The antidote is simple:
1) Use one organized “anchor” to cover the full 60
A single, structured bundle can eliminate the “PDU scavenger hunt” and prevent accidental gaps in your category minimums.
2) Pick PDUs that also build career leverage
In 2026, project leaders are increasingly expected to speak the language of:
- Agile delivery + tools
- Data, dashboards, and decision-support
- Cross-functional execution with business context
So the best “cheap” PDUs are the ones that replace other learning you’d pay for anyway.
Three High-Leverage 60-PDU Bundles from Master of Project Academy
If you want the simplest path—earn PDUs, build modern skills, renew confidently—these bundles are designed specifically to do that.
Bundle 1: The 60+ PMP PDU Course Bundle (All-in-One Renewal Core)
If your goal is straightforward renewal with broad professional coverage, this is your cleanest “one bundle and done” option.
What it includes
- Four self-paced courses totaling 60+ PDUs
- PDU submission guidance, downloadable materials, and support
Check out the 60+ PMP PDU Bundle
Courses inside the bundle (and why they matter)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (process + quality improvement)
- Agile Scrum Certification (delivery fluency)
- IT Service Management (service delivery + operational alignment)
- Microsoft Project (planning discipline and scheduling fundamentals)
Best for
- PMs who want a balanced skill refresh across delivery, process, and tooling—without overthinking it.
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Bundle 2: Data & BI Power 60 PDU Bundle (Data & Analytics Renewal Pack)
If you want renewal and a hard-skill edge that travels across industries, go here.
What it includes
- Seven self-paced courses designed around analytics and BI capability-building
- Support + “how to submit” guidance built in
Check out the Data & BI Power 60 PDU Bundle
Courses you’ll use in real projects
- Power BI (foundations + beyond the basics)
- Analytics & AI intro
- Data analytics in Excel + Excel for business analysts
- Financial forecasting & modeling
- Plus PMI-ACP training included in the pack (adds agile depth)
Notably, the curriculum table shows the bundle totals 60+ PDUs (listed as 62)—useful if you want a buffer or plan to roll some into the next cycle (within PMI’s roll-forward rules).
Best for
- PMs who want to lead with evidence: dashboards, forecasting, stakeholder-ready reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
Bundle 3: Agile Delivery Tools 60 PDU Bundle (The Agile Accelerator)
If your organization is moving toward hybrid or agile-at-scale, this bundle puts you into execution mode—not theory mode.
What it includes
- Four courses totaling 60 PDUs
- Strong coverage across Ways of Working + Business Acumen + Power Skills categories
Courses inside
- PMI-ACP training
- Scrum Product Owner training
- MS Project foundations
- Excel foundations
Check out the Agile Delivery Tools 60 PDU Bundle
Best for
- PMs working with (or inside) PMOs that expect delivery leaders to be fluent in agile frameworks and the tools that run the operating system of execution.
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A Thought Worth Sitting With: PDUs Reveal Your “Default Mode”
If you choose the easiest possible PDUs, you’re not just renewing—you’re rehearsing a habit:
“Do the minimum. Keep moving.”
But if you choose PDUs that sharpen your judgment, upgrade your toolkit, and increase your leverage, you’re rehearsing something else:
“Invest in capability. Compound value.”
Your renewal cycle is a mirror. It reflects what you believe your future work will require.
How to Submit PDUs to PMI in CCRS (Step-by-Step)
PMI’s CCRS is the system where you log and track PDUs. PMI’s renewal flow is essentially:
- Earn PDUs
- Enter PDUs in CCRS
- Pay the renewal fee when prompted
Step-by-step: reporting Education PDUs (most common)
- Log in to PMI.org and access CCRS (Continuing Certification Requirements System).
- Choose Report PDUs. (Many PMI chapters summarize this same flow.)
- Select Education and then choose the most fitting category (often Course or Training or Online or Digital Media, depending on how the learning was delivered).
- Enter:
- Provider name
- Activity title
- Dates started/completed
- PDU breakdown across Ways of Working / Power Skills / Business Acumen (as applicable)
- Attest the claim is accurate and submit.
- Save your certificate / proof. PMI advises keeping evidence in case of audit and notes audit documentation expectations.
Practical tracking rule (avoids last-minute stress)
Log PDUs as you earn them. PMI states you’re responsible for recording them during the cycle, and missing requirements can result in suspension.
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FAQs: PMP Renewal PDUs + CCRS Submission
How many PDUs do I need to renew my PMP?
60 PDUs every 3 years.
Do all 60 PDUs need to be “Education”?
No. For PMP, 35 must be Education minimum, and you may claim up to 25 Giving Back PDUs.
What are the minimum PDU category requirements?
Within Education for PMP, you need 8 Ways of Working, 8 Power Skills, 8 Business Acumen (and the remaining education PDUs can be in any mix).
How are PDUs calculated?
PMI states 1 hour = 1 PDU, and you can report in 0.25 increments.
Can I use “working as a project manager” for PDUs?
Yes, under Giving Back (“Work as a Practitioner”), but PMP has a maximum of 8 PDUs per cycle for that specific activity.
Can I carry PDUs into my next renewal cycle?
Yes—but only PDUs earned in your final year can roll forward, and PMP has a cap (PMI lists 20).
What documentation should I keep in case of audit?
Keep completion certificates and evidence. PMI advises retaining documentation for at least 18 months after your cycle ends.
What are the official steps to renew once I’ve earned the PDUs?
PMI’s flow: earn PDUs → enter them in CCRS → pay the renewal fee when prompted.
The Simplest Way to Make Renewal Feel Effortless
If you want renewal to be:
- predictable (no scrambling),
- aligned (no category gaps),
- and valuable (skills you’ll actually apply),
then the strongest move is choosing a single 60-PDU bundle that fits where your career is going:
- Generalist “one-and-done” renewal: 60+ PMP PDU Course Bundle
- Data-forward PM leadership: Data & BI Power Bundle
- Agile + delivery tooling fluency: Agile Delivery Tools Bundle