Would you like to earn 15 free PDUs?

Listen to the People and Projects Podcast!

I recently ran into a guy who had worked diligently to get his PMP certification, only to lose it 3 years later because he didn't get the required continuing education PDUs. The truth is getting 60 PDUs can be a challenge. How about getting 15 PDUs for free?

Listening to the People and Projects Podcast allows you to claim Category 2 Self-Direct Learning PDUs. You can claim up to 15 of these type of PDUs in every 3 year certification cycle.

How Does it Work?

Each PDU represents 60 minutes of learning. For podcasts that are under an hour, just listen to a couple on the same topic and consolidate them. For example, two half-hour podcast episodes on communications issues can be consolidated into one PDU for Project Communications Management.

How Do I Report My PDUs?

The Project Management Institute (PMI) provides an online PDU reporting site. Click here to be taken to the site. Follow these steps to claim your PDU's:

• Click "Report PDUs" (you'll see the link below the title "PDU Activity as of xx/xx/xxxx")
• Select "Category 2 SDL"
• Click on Continue.
• Input the following information:
  • Program Title/Description: Studying with The People and Projects Podcast
  • Date started: Date you started listening to our podcast
  • Date completed: When you ended listening
  • Objectives: You must use your own objectives here. What were you trying to learn? What were your goals with listening to the podcast?
  • Resources & Hours: Enter "Podcast" as resource and the total number of hours that you listened.
  • Process: Select the processes that were covered in the episodes you listened to.
  • Knowledge Area: Similarly, select the Knowledge Areas that were covered in the episodes you listened to.
  • Industry: Select your industry
  • Provider name: Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc.
  • Address: 765 Pheasant Ridge Court, Suite 101
  • City: Lake Zurich
  • State: IL
  • Zip/Postal code: 60047
  • Country: USA
  • Phone Number: (866) 884-5323
  • URL: www.peopleandprojectspodcast.com
  • Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Click Next and follow the instructions to complete the process.

Are Free PDUs Really That Easy?

Yes they are! Of course this goes without saying but I'll say it anyway: all PDU submissions are subject to review and audit by PMI so make sure to keep records of which episodes you are including. That's it!

If you have any questions, check out PMI's Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program handbook. Thanks for listening to The People and Projects Podcast!