Why does the PMP certificate need to be renewed and the renewal process?

PMP The certificate is valid for 3 year .

As for why it is necessary to change the trial every three years , First of all, society is making continuous progress , Education is constantly being reformed and updated , The content of the college entrance examination is constantly increasing the difficulty of reform , Moreover, this certificate is aimed at training more project management talents , Getting this certificate does not mean that you have the practical ability of the project , In the subsequent renewal process, you can also learn more , The other is that the current trend is serious , Some even want to get more certificates , Not bad money , This is definitely not the case , Therefore, it is necessary to change the trial further .

PMP What do I need to prepare for renewal ： Own account number PDU Column grey represents the truth PDU.

1） From the date of obtaining the certificate , Every three years, we need to save at least 60PDU;

2） payment 150 dollar （ about 956 RMB ） to PMI.

In fact, within three years, I have accumulated 60PDU It's not difficult , And in the process of renewing the certificate, I am constantly improving my ability .

Those that need to be accumulated for renewal PDU There are two kinds of ： Education and Practical contribution . Two types of PDU The acquisition methods of are embodied in many different forms , As long as you meet certain conditions of Education PDU The requirements of , Other forms can be selected by yourself .

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Education | PDU Accumulation approach

1). Courses or training （ Including on-site participation / Virtual classroom / Formal training ）

• from PMI Registered educational institution （R.E.P.） Training courses provided

• Online learning on demand courses

• PMI Global project management degree Accreditation Center （GAC） Accredited academic education  

• Courses offered by other third parties

• from PMI( China ) Lectures on Project Management 、 Activities  

2). Meetings organized by enterprises

Industry conferences and activities related to project management （ This category is generally limited to 1-2 individual PDU）

3).  Online or digital media

Online self-study through various forms of digital media ,PMI Recommended resources include ：

• ProjectManagement.com Free in webinar Course

• Online on demand courses

4). read （ book / article / Blog ）

Read to learn about your certification , You can declare PDU,PMI Provide the following resources for reference ：

• PMI( China ) WeChat official account

• ProjectManagement.com

• Various project or management books

5). Informal learning  

You can have organized discussions with other professionals , get PDU, Such as discussing with the tutor , Or participate in organized “ Lunch exchange meeting ” etc. .

• Internal project seminars

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Practical contribution  | PDU Accumulation approach

1). Project management experience

Work related to project management , Apply knowledge and skills to practical work , You can get PDU.（ Such kind PDU Declaration cannot exceed 8 individual ）

• 3 Years of project management experience

2). Content output

By writing a Book 、 article 、 Blog , Or teach online courses 、 Make relevant videos , Share knowledge and experience related to project management , You can get PDU.

3). Give a speech

In your company 、PMI Give a speech at an event or conference , You can declare PDU, Including the time to prepare and deliver the speech .

4). Share knowledge

As a lecturer or tutor , Teach others knowledge and experience . Relevant time needs to be recorded .

5).  Volunteer service

Like many organizations that focus on volunteer culture ,PMI The development of is inseparable from the strong support of volunteers . In the process , You can also accumulate PDU, Help renew license .