[Ask] Teaching Assistant Job to collect PDU
Submitted by caveman on Thu, 08/01/2013 - 02:18
Hi All,
I just passed my PMP exam recently and I was wondering if getting a job as a Teaching Assistant in an university will qualify as Category D: Creating New Project Management Knowledge.
If yes,
1) Do I need to keep the letter of employment from the university for the audit?
2) Assuming 2-hour class per week for 13 weeks and 1 hour preparation per week, does that mean that I can claim 39 PDUs?
Thank you
pmpnewster
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 02:53
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Congratulations on passing
Congratulations on passing the PMP exam!
I think that the time as a TA can be used, subject to the below:
- The TA job needs to be in a subject area related to management/ project management. You can perhaps (just a suggestion) refer to the Domains, Tasks, Knowledge and Skills as outlined by PMI in the PMP Exam Content Outline or the PMBoK itself.
- You need to be lecturing, directing or leading the student group. That's the time that could be utilised.
- Time spent on grading of assignments won't count.
- Time spent on preparation won't count.
You will need to save the appointment letter. Additionally, a letter from the department outlining your duties would also help in case of an audit.
You might want to check with PMI.
Just my thoughts.
Regards.
caveman
Thu, 08/01/2013 - 03:04
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TA
Hello,
Yes the subject I am going to teach is Project Management and I am going to lecture students.
Thanks for the information. I am going to contact the PMI helpdesk for more information