Earn PDUs to Maintain Your PMI Certification
PMP® certification PDU renewal demonstrates your commitment to current project-management standards and keeps your credential active across the U.S. workforce. Granite PM Academy delivers live-virtual, instructor-led courses that satisfy PMI's contact-hour requirements on your schedule, without travel. Maintaining your PMP® positions you competitively for advancement and higher-responsibility roles in organizations nationwide.
PDU Requirements by Credential
How PDUs Work
PDUs are divided into two main categories under the PMI Talent Triangle:Education PDUs — earned through courses, training, webinars, and self-directed learning. These must make up the majority of your renewal PDUs.Giving Back PDUs — earned by creating content, volunteering, or working as a practitioner in project management.Courses completed through Granite PM Academy qualify for Education PDUs. You report PDUs directly through your PMI dashboard at pmi.org.
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PDU Renewal FAQs
Yes. As a PMI Premier Authorized Training Partner, our courses are pre-approved for PDUs. You'll receive a certificate of completion to submit when reporting PDUs through your PMI dashboard.
PMI requires PDU reporting within your three-year certification cycle. You can track your cycle start date and progress in your PMI myPMI account at pmi.org.
Log into pmi.org, go to your certification dashboard, and click 'Report PDUs.' Select 'Education' as the category, enter the course name, dates, and number of hours.
You earn PDUs for the hours you complete. If a course is 8 hours, you earn 8 PDUs. PMI tracks by contact hours, not by course completion percentage.
PMP PDU courses are open to current PMP® certificate holders who need to renew their credential. You do not need to hold a PMP® to take project management training courses, but PDUs (Professional Development Units) are awarded only to active PMP® professionals. Verify your certification status with PMI before enrollment to confirm eligibility for PDU credit.
The Project Management Institute requires active PMP® holders to earn a specific number of professional development hours every three years to maintain their credential. Your exact requirement depends on your certification cycle and any prior PDU banking. Granite PM Academy's courses are structured to help you meet this renewal threshold efficiently through focused, accredited instruction.
Granite PM Academy offers both online self-paced and live-virtual instructor-led PMP PDU training formats. Online courses allow you to learn on your schedule; live-virtual sessions provide real-time interaction with instructors and peers. Choose the format that best fits your work commitments and learning style—both deliver PMI-approved professional development units.
Course length varies based on format and topic. Live-virtual workshops typically run one to three days of intensive instruction, while self-paced online modules can be completed over weeks or months. Plan ahead: renewal PDUs should be earned within your three-year certification cycle, and Granite PM Academy's advisors can help you map a timeline that meets your deadline.
PMP PDU course pricing varies by format, duration, and content focus. While tuition is an upfront expense, maintaining your PMP® credential—a widely recognized project management certification—supports career advancement and often positions you for leadership roles and competitive salaries. Many employers value continuous professional development and may reimburse training costs; check your benefits policy.
The PMP® is globally recognized by employers across industries and carries significant weight in hiring and promotion decisions. While other credentials like CAPM® or specialty certifications exist, the PMP® remains the gold standard for experienced project managers. Renewal through PDU courses keeps your skills current and your credential active—a key differentiator in a competitive job market.
Yes. PMP renewal courses typically cover emerging methodologies, leadership skills, and best practices that directly apply to your current role. Beyond maintaining your credential, you gain fresh knowledge and networking opportunities with other project professionals. This continuous learning demonstrates commitment to your field and enhances your value as a project leader and strategic contributor.