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Understanding PDUs – Renew PMP

Posted on by Kavita Sharma

Earning Your PDUs: Two Categories

You need PDUs to renew your PMI certification. They come in two flavors: Education and Giving Back to Profession as per the PMI CCR Guide.

Education PDUs

You can rack up PDUs by taking courses, attending workshops, or even through online learning. Reading articles or attending relevant meetings also counts. No maximum limit. You can earn all PDUs under this head.

 

Giving Back to the Profession

hare your knowledge by writing articles, volunteering, or just doing your job. Yes, working in project management can earn you PDUs! Maximum PDU limit apply here.

However be aware that the learning  should be compliant with PMI’s Talent Triangle.

Understanding PDU categories and limits

Learning /Education PDUs

  • Learning is MUST for any Professional to grow in their working sphere. and hence PMI introduced the PMI’s Talent Triangle to guide the certificate holders.
  • Any learning PDU should comply with PMI’s Talent Triangle under the 3 categories of Ways of working, Business Acumen and Leadership Skills.
  • PMI would recognised the education PDUs under the PMI talent triangle only.
  • You can gain all PDUs under this category. There is NO Maximum limit. 
  • There is a minimum limit means that within a renew cycle the certificate holder should learn something new in accordance with PMI’s Talent Triangle.

Giving Back to Profession PDUs

  • FREE PDUs
  • You can claim PDU under following categories:
    • Volunteering
    • Creating knowledge
    • Working as a professional
  • Have maximum limit so you can not claim all 60 PDUs under giving back to profession category.
  • PMP credential holders can not claim more than 25 PDUs
  • For the remaining PDU’s you need earn them under Education PDUs per PMI’s talent triangle.
Kavita Sharma

The Authority Behind the Standards Kavita Sharma is a globally recognized Project Management expert, author, and coach with over 25 years of industry experience. Unlike general trainers, Kavita operates at the core of the profession as a significant contributor to the PMBOK® Guide – 6th Edition and a contributor to the PMBOK® Guide – 8th Edition. Why Trust Kavita for Your PDU Renewal? As a member of the PMI CAPM evangelization team and a reviewer of PMP learning standards, Kavita doesn't just teach project management—she helps define it. Since 2014, she has coached thousands of professionals through the "Pass PMP in 21 Days" methodology. Today, she focuses on helping certified PMPs protect their credentials through audit-proof PDU strategies. Because she helped write the standards, her PDU bundles are meticulously mapped to the 2026 PMI Talent Triangle, ensuring that your renewal is seamless, compliant, and focused on the future of the industry (including Hybrid and GenAI integration). PMBOK® Contributor: 6th & 8th Editions Industry Veteran: Former leader at Microsoft, Tech Mahindra, and Sapient. Recognition: Honored as a TOP 10 PMP Instructor by Silicon India.