Recertification and Continued Education
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/24/2007 - 12:57.
As with many other credentialed professionals, a PMP® must commit to ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain the credential. PMI’s Continuing Certification Program ensures that PMPs adhere to this standard by requiring PMPs to obtain a minimum of sixty (60) Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years. The initial three-year clock starts running on the date of certification and ends on December 31 of the third year.
PDUs may be obtained through formal education, self-directed learning, REP educational programs, or community/professional service. Many local PMI Chapters are now qualified as REPs and issue PDUs for attending the after-dinner education program at monthly meetings. A PMP® can obtain half their Continuing Certification PDUs by simply attending their monthly Chapter meetings. All of the detailed specifics and documentation forms may be reviewed or downloaded from PMI Website
As you will learn, the PMP® Certification Process is an extremely demanding experience. You will not want to go through the exam ordeal again. It’s best to simply plan upfront to maintain your certification by accumulating PDUs. PMI charges a recertification fee of $60 (US) for PMI members, $150 (US) for non-PMI members.
