• MS Project Elearning
• PgMP Certification Elearning 
• DASM (Disciplined Agile Elearning) Certification 

Giving Back category offers more creative avenues to get the PDUs:

• Create Content - You can create content, give webinars or write articles, and we will grant you the PDUs. You need to put a form requesting your ability to do so at
• Attending Webinars - Attend Webinars and earn 1 PDUs per webinar. ProThoughts hosts a set of 8-10 webinars per month and you can attend the webinars to claim the PDUs.

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• Education PDUs can be earned at professional seminars, webinars,  or workshops
• Giving Back PDUs are for time spent volunteering, mentoring, working with professional groups, and more.

Each of the PMI Certifications have different need of PDUs. The below table gives a good idea of how many PDUs do you need for which certification and what is the duration to earn the PDUs and renew it.

Education PDUs can exceed this amount and there is no limit on the number of PDUs that can be earned in education. Giving Back to Profession: The Giving Back PDUs can be maximum depending on the certification you have. You can also have zero Giving Back PDUs and the maximum you can earn Is given in the table below. PMI recognizes that sharing your knowledge and actively applying your skills is a valuable means to contribute to the profession. Additionally, many find that giving back is an enriching learning experience that enhances your professional development in different ways. That is why giving back activities are PDU eligible and incorporated into the CCR program It is important to note that giving back is an optional manner in which to earn PDUs. The giving back requirements listed above are the maximum number of PDUs allowed for each certification in this category. If giving back PDUs are earned, the total cannot exceed the limits listed above.

For PMP, PgMP, PfMP, PMI-PBA , the “Giving Back PDUs” is 25 PDUs max

For PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP , the “Giving Back PDUs” is 12 PDUs max

Also, one of the frequent questions is can one training or event give you PDUs across Multiple certifications. The answer is Yes – and you can read our other blog -  “How to Maintain Multiple PMI Certifications” READ LESS >>

To understand the steps involved in reporting the PDUs, please click here

PMI Talent Triangle

PMI® understands that there is no single skill that helps you to achieve your desired goals. In fact, it is multiple combination of skills which helps you to do that in the field of project management.

PMI® has come with the Talent Triangle which has these combination of skills which are desirable from the employer’s perspective. These are Technical, Leadership and Strategic and Business Management. This framework is a valuable asset to your ongoing professional development.

The Triangle Defined

You need to earn your PDUs for these Talent Triangle skills framework.

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