Comments on Deep Fried Brain Project - PM Certification Exam Prep Blog: PMP Re-certification - How to get my 60 PDUs?

Sanemi, No, No, and No :) You might want to read...

2011-12-21T12:02:35.072+08:00

Sanemi,

No, No, and No :)

You might want to read PMI CCR Handbook (link is in the post above). Moreover, this post is not updated any more. I post all the updates on the Squidoo page (link is at the end of the post above).

Best regards.

Do we need to earn PDUs in each category given abo...

2011-12-21T02:10:44.209+08:00

Do we need to earn PDUs in each category given above? Is there any mandate on yearly claims? Does it need to cliam each year?

Thank you Ramesh.

2011-11-10T22:17:34.169+08:00

Thank you Ramesh.

Hi all, Whoever looking for free PDUs: There are ...

2011-11-10T15:12:10.748+08:00

Hi all,

Whoever looking for free PDUs:
There are 5 free PDUs to be claimed at www.prodevia.com till nov 30.
Another 12 free PDUs can be claimed by registering and watching the International Project Management Day event at http://events.unisfair.com/index.jsp?eid=1022&seid=374
All the above are Category A.

The International project management day may be conducted every year hence, a chance to gain 12 free PDU every year!!

Hello Murali, Whatever study you've done &quo...

2011-10-18T16:52:38.571+08:00

Hello Murali,

Whatever study you've done "before" getting the PMP is "not" counted. The PDU meter starts after you get your PMP.

Hope that answers both your questions.

Best regards.

Hi Harvinder, Hi, Recently, i have completed the ...

2011-10-18T16:29:27.977+08:00

Hi Harvinder,
Hi,
Recently, i have completed the PMP Certfication. I am planning for obtaining the PDU’s for recertification. Regarding this i have a couple of queries.

1. I have also completed the ITIL V3 foundation course (2 day course) from a REP even before the PMP course?. Can i claim these PDU’s? If so, how many PDU’s can i claim for ITIL V3 Foundation course?

2. As a part of PMP, i completed the mandatory 35 hrs of mandatory PDU’s of training with a REP, before taking the exam. In addition, i have done lot self study before taking the PMP exam. Can i claim this additional time spent on self study as PDU’s for recertification?. If, so under what categopry can i claim it? (I still have the notes prepared during my self study. Can i show this as proof)?

Thanks & Rgds,
Murali

Thanks Harvinder for the reply... still confused.....

2011-09-21T19:59:41.014+08:00

Thanks Harvinder for the reply... still confused.. i had a days training on ITIV3 in my ofice in the month of feb for which i have a documentary evidence, later on i had a self study, for which i had notes but not as such that they could be produced as dcumentary evidence. how can i claim the one day training (8-9 pdus) that was held in my ofc in the month of FEB 2011 and can i probably claim 10 PDus for the self study that i did. please suggest.

Manoj, What's eligible under SDL category, is...

2011-09-15T20:58:46.673+08:00

Manoj,

What's eligible under SDL category, isn't defined in black and white. If you can prove that your training is aligned with the objectives defined by PMI, then you are fine.

About the evidence, if you are taking online courses, then you can save course registration emails or attendance acknowledgement as proof. If you are doing self-study, you can prepare notes and produce them as proof.

For provider name, you can provide the organization's name who's course you are taking (example APMG for ITIL), or individual's name (example author name if you are studying from a book).

Hope that helps.

Hi harvinder, In continution to my earlier post.....

2011-09-08T19:37:54.508+08:00

Hi harvinder,

In continution to my earlier post... could you also let me know while claiming PDUs for the self study for ITIL under the SDL category, it is asking for the Providers and providers adress..what would be that, and what documentary evidecnce is required for claiming these PDUs..Manoj

Hi harvinder, Need your help, need to know can i ...

2011-09-08T19:32:07.096+08:00

Hi harvinder,

Need your help, need to know can i claim PDUs for the self study that i have doen for the ITIL V3 foundation exam, I have cleared the exam.

Hello Anon., Yes, those seem to be the correct ca...

2011-08-20T18:37:05.740+08:00

Hello Anon.,

Yes, those seem to be the correct categories.

Good luck.

Harwinder, Would need your help. Pls can you co...

2011-08-18T20:11:56.033+08:00

Harwinder,
Would need your help.
Pls can you confirm if my understanding of the PDU' that I can claim are under the correct Categories mentioned below. I have only 3 weeks to renew and I am 10 PDU' short.

The 2 training sessions that I had conducted in my organization = Category D

The PDU’ that I can claim for each year as PM and the Proj Mgmt work that I had done. = Category F

MS Project 2003 professional course attended in my organization = Category B

Hello Murugesan, Congratulations on achieving PMP...

2011-08-08T22:48:44.572+08:00

Hello Murugesan,

Congratulations on achieving PMP certification.

1. You should be able to claim this under Category D, but you need to conduct the course "formally" and prepare proper training material for the course. Specially, if you are taking a PMP class, make sure that your material complies with PMI Guidelines and does not violate any copyrights. The participants of the course need to claim "Contact Hours" and those may be subject to audit too.

2. Yes, Category B is correct. Make sure that you follow the guidelines listed in this document:

New PDU Category Structure and Policies

Hope that helps.

I have recently completed my PMP, and went through...

2011-08-08T22:17:55.108+08:00

I have recently completed my PMP, and went through your site for gianing PDU, i had few clarification, felt you would be the right person to get it cleared. Here are my list

1. If i take PMP class to my office colleague, under which category I can claim this (category C, Self-Directed Learning??)
2. There are few institutes (other than PMI registered) who offer training on MSProject, Leadership/soft skill training for reasonable price, can I claim this as PDU, because PMI registered institution charge lump sum for just because of PDU. If i can claim PDU is that cab be claimed under catrgory B Continuing Education.

Another good way is getting Microsoft Project Cour...

2010-10-21T02:32:20.382+08:00

Another good way is getting Microsoft Project Course from Simplilearn. This is a 45 PDU course available in 99.99 USD. Its an one year e-learning course and quiet good. You can reference the lessons throughout an year for any issue with Ms Project.

What I am told that, this 45 PDU with 5 PDU that one can claim every year by just working as Project Manager, can take care of 60 PDU CCR requirement. I think its the best option!

Ahmed

How to claim PDUs for IBM courses: I just answere...

2010-08-12T00:24:25.418+08:00

How to claim PDUs for IBM courses:

I just answered this question here.

Hope it answers the questions posted above.

@Harwinder, Thanks. I emailed PMI as well about...

2010-08-07T02:48:13.247+08:00

@Harwinder,
Thanks. I emailed PMI as well about the PDU category.

Hello HHernandez, Thanks for writing in. 1) I&#...

2010-08-04T20:31:23.908+08:00

Hello HHernandez,

Thanks for writing in.

1) I'm not sure on this. You may want to write to VTC and check with them on the PDU categories.

2) Yes, PDUs earned for RMP, SP certifications can be used for PMP certification renewal as well. In fact, I know that ITIL trainings also provide PDUs, which can be used for PMP certification renewal.

3) PDUs can be earned from non-REPs also. There are separate categories for them. I don't really remember the exact categories right now. Check the PMI's CCR handbook for the categories.

BR.

@Harwinder and Babou, Hi. I just got my PMP c...

2010-08-04T04:45:27.828+08:00

@Harwinder and Babou,

Hi. I just got my PMP certification 2 weeks ago and now looking into earning my PDUs. It so happen my company has a tie-up with VTC and it's free for me. I do see the PMI Risk Mgmt Prof and the Scheduling Professional courses. My questions are:
1) What category are these PDUs classified under PMI?
2) Since it seems these are for RMP and SP certifications, will it apply as PDUs for my PMP?
3) Does VTC have to the a REP (Recognized Education Provider) of PMI?

Thanks.

Does anyone know how can I claim PDU, I earned by ...

2010-07-26T04:37:44.324+08:00

Does anyone know how can I claim PDU, I earned by taking online IBM courses?

There is already a similar question on this thread but the person who posted it did not tell how he resolved the problem.

Can anyone please help me.

Hi Babou, Thanks for your contribution to this to...

2010-06-27T22:51:58.870+08:00

Hi Babou,

Thanks for your contribution to this topic. I enjoy reading the articles on your blog. Keep up the good work. Here's the clickable link to the VTC page:

http://www.vtc.com/modules/content/pmi.php

Hi Sanjay, Sorry for not providing the right link ...

2010-06-27T22:43:21.807+08:00

Hi Sanjay,
Sorry for not providing the right link supporting my information. Please review this link for further information. I did VTC RMP bundle and got Certificate of completion for the same. I claimed PDUs in PMI against my PMP.

http://www.vtc.com/modules/content/pmi.php

Hi Babou, I checked on VTC site, it is nowhere say...

2010-06-25T18:33:04.436+08:00

Hi Babou,
I checked on VTC site, it is nowhere saying that it gives you PDUs after completing those trainings. Pls. help me in understanding the exact link.

Hi Harwinder, I found it is a wonderful resource t...

2010-06-25T12:09:53.012+08:00

Hi Harwinder, I found it is a wonderful resource to know about 60 PDUs. I want to shared 1 more tip here. VTC has come up with Category 4 PDU resources like RMP bundle(around 22 PDUs Costs:Indian Rupees:1300) & SP bundle(around 21 PDUs Costs: Indian Rupees: 1200) course materials which works out very cheap to get more PDUs compared to 1 day conferences (that gives 8 PDUs & charge Rs.7000).

Hello Harwinder I finally able to find it out. Th...

2010-05-31T17:06:13.098+08:00

Hello Harwinder

I finally able to find it out. Thanks for your help.