Every three years, PMI asks you for 60 PDUs. Each PDU stands for an hour of learning, teaching, or volunteering, so that’s a lot of hours you’re going to spend one way or another. It’s tempting to spend them on whatever is free and fast: webinars half-watched in a second tab. The certificate renews. Nothing […]
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How to Renew Your PMP Certification: 8 Steps (2026 Guide)
Renewing your PMP® takes 8 steps: know your cycle dates, understand the 60-PDU requirement, plan your earning mix, earn the PDUs, report them in PMI’s CCR system as you go, complete the renewal application, pay the renewal fee, and confirm your new three-year cycle. Earn early, report as you go, and the final steps take […]
PDUs vs Contact Hours: What’s the Difference?
Contact hours are the education you complete before the PMP® exam — 35 hours of project management training required for eligibility. PDUs (Professional Development Units) are what you earn after certification to keep it — 60 every three years. One gets you into the certification; the other keeps you in it. They are not interchangeable, […]
Awaken Your Data Edge: Renew Your PMP® and Redefine Your Career with the Data & BI Power 60 PDU Bundle
If you could see the future of project management today, what would it look like? It would look like data. Dashboards that predict risks before they happen. Forecasts that guide million-dollar decisions. Insights that make your voice indispensable in every boardroom. That’s exactly what you’ll gain with Master of Project Academy’s Data & BI Power […]
Winning isn’t for Everyone! How Leading Projects with Contrarian Thinking Can Boost Project Success Rates!
In the world of project management, conventional wisdom often dictates the path to success. However, embracing a contrarian mindset can lead to innovative solutions and breakthroughs that traditional approaches may overlook. This article explores how project managers can effectively lead projects by challenging the status quo, supported by practical examples and strategies. Source: https://www.nfx.com/post/how-contrarians-think-with-keith-rabois Understanding […]