PMP Renewal & PDUs
Your PMP is valid for 3 years. To renew, you must earn 60 PDUs (Professional Development Units) and pay a renewal fee to PMI.
Get PMP Certified FirstPDU Requirements at a Glance
60
Total PDUs Required
Every 3 years
35 min
Education PDUs
Courses, training, self-study
25 max
Giving Back PDUs
Volunteering, mentoring, speaking
PDU Categories
Education — Technical Project Management
Courses, webinars, formal study in PM methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Education — Leadership
Communication, coaching, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence.
Education — Strategic & Business Management
Business acumen, finance, legal, industry knowledge.
Giving Back — Creating Knowledge
Writing articles, books, developing training materials.
Giving Back — Volunteering
Volunteering with PMI chapters, non-profits, or community projects.
Giving Back — Working as a Professional
General professional practice in a PM role.
Renewal fee
PMI charges a renewal fee at the end of each 3-year cycle: $60 for PMI members, $150 for non-members. Maintaining PMI membership ($139/year) saves money on both exam and renewal fees.