Achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential is a key career milestone. The PMP certification is valid for three years after it is obtained. Certified PMP holders must renew their credentials every three years to remain relevant and recognized in the field Earn 60 PDUs every three years is required for certification renewal. Read this blog to the end to learn about the PMP certification renewal process and the PMP renewal price.
This material is intended for PMP test candidates who have already passed the exam. If you are not yet a PMP, you do not need to obtain PDUs.
If you’re still on your way to becoming a PMP, check out our step-by-step approach to earning your PMP Certification in seven simple steps.
Why Should You Renew Your PMP Certificate?
The PMP Certification has 3 years of Validity, after which it is suspended for one year and becomes invalid. While maintaining your PMP Certification is a PMI requirement, it also helps you to stay relevant in this ever-changing business world. Candidates do not have to repeat the PMP exam, which is unusual. Instead, PMI requires members to improve their sector expertise, providing an excellent opportunity to stay current with best industry practices through professional development programs.
PMP is a worldwide recognized credential that is regarded as the pinnacle of project management achievement. As a result, for the PMP Certification renewal procedure to be successful, constant progress is required.
PMP Renewal in Seven Easy Steps
Step 1: The PMP Certification is valid for three years after you have passed the PMP exam and received your certification.
- Your certification status will be changed to SUSPENDED if the three-year period has passed without you renewing it. You will be unable to refer to yourself as a certified PMP or display the designation acronym following your professional name and title for up to a year if your status is suspended. Within this time frame, you can (should) obtain the requisite PDUs to renew your certification. In any case —
- Your status will be changed to EXPIRED if you let the one-year suspension period expire as well. This is as close as any qualified PMP practitioner can get to the apocalypse. Even a thousand PDUs won’t be enough when this happens. You must reapply for certification, spend countless nights reviewing the PMBOK Guide, pay the hefty associated fees, and retake the gruelling PMP Certification Exam. If you find yourself in this circumstance, it’s time to blame yourself for not building and tracking PDUs for four years (three as an active PMP and one as a suspended PMP). Exceptions
are considered (the certificate holder is incapacitated, deployed with the military, etc.), but hopefully you’ve completed your homework and can move on to the next topic.
Step 2: Find out where your PMP certification and PDUs stand.
You must use the Continuing Certification Requirements System to maintain up to current on your PMP certification and PDUs (CCRS). The CCRS is a web-based programme with a user-friendly dashboard that allows you to keep track of the following:
- The number of days left until your PMP expires.
- How do your PDUs fit into the CCR guidelines?
- The amount of PDUs you’ll need to keep your certification current.
- A list of all of your PDU claims.
Step 3: You will need 60 PDUs to renew your PMP certification.
To meet the specified Continuing Certification Requirements, PMI requires all PMP certification holders to obtain 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) (CCR). The following is a breakdown of the 60 PDUs:
- Minimum of 35 PDUs in education; maximum of 25 PDUs in giving back
- PDUs for Education: These are required. PMI recommends obtaining a minimum of 35 education PDUs through learning activities such as seminars, webinars, and other similar events. While obtaining these 35 PDUs, it is recommended that you have a blend of leadership, technical, and strategic & business management skills. The PMI Talent Triangle is made up of these three skill areas. While you must acquire a minimum of 35 educational PDUs per CCR cycle, you can choose to earn all 60 PDUs in this category.
- Giving back PDUs: This is an optional step. Per the CCR cycle, only 25 giving back PDUs are allowed. These can be obtained through volunteering, teaching, and engaging in similar activities. PMI appreciates your efforts in sharing your PMP knowledge and actively utilizing your skills, thus giving back PDUs is acceptable.
You can submit your renewal application once you’ve earned 60 PDUs. The application can be completed online or downloaded, filled out, and re-uploaded. Your contact information, member ID, and payment information will be required.
Step 5: Pay the PMP Renewal Fee
Are you a PMI Member? If so, you’ll only have to pay $60 to renew your PMP and keep your badge. If you are not a PMI member, the renewal fee for PMP is $150.
Step 6: Wait for PMI confirmation.
PMI will send you the confirmation after your application has been approved and your renewal cost has been processed. The following information will be included in this confirmation:
- A PMI email confirming that everything was processed and approved.
- Crudely’s upgraded digital PMP badge for online access and leverage
- Details on your new PMP CCR cycle renewal dates.
This renewal certifies that you are still in good standing with PMI and can use the PMP title after your name and network as a PMP credential holder.
Step 7: Rejoice and do it again. Make sure you get a head start on building PDUs for the following cycle.
It’s worth noting that similar learning modules, reading materials, and activities claimed in a previous cycle will not be deemed acceptable PDUs for the next PMP renewal procedure. As a result, ensure sure your REP/online learning provider has a diverse range of courses and business topics.
Conclusion
A PMP Certification can serve as a stepping stone, a competitive advantage, or a source of pride, among other things.
The loss of a loved one can be devastating. As a result, as soon as you get a PMP certification, you should make it a point to renew it. Preparing to build PDUs at the last minute, like cramming for college exams, can deplete your soul. The key is to approach the renewal process with a positive mind set, viewing it as an opportunity to develop your technical abilities, business acumen, and personal character. Furthermore, the method is flexible enough that you have a lot of freedom in how you stack PDUs.
Bottom line: collecting PDUs may be a fantastic motivator and a fun method to keep learning, networking, and contributing to the community.
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