PMI Professional Development Unit (PDU) Online Training

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UPDATED: July 22, 2025

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Sharpen your project leadership skills while earning 25 PMI-approved PDUs (professional development units) that you can use towards renewing your PMI certification. This course is designed for PMP, CAPM, and other PMI-certified professionals, aligning with the latest PMBOK standards. You’ll strengthen project governance, improve stakeholder communication, and apply modern planning tools to real-world scenarios. By completing this course, you'll not only stay current with industry best practices but also satisfy a substantial portion of the professional development units required to maintain your PMI credential. Walk away ready to lead smarter and deliver stronger project outcomes.

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What you'll learn with PMI PDU training

Apply OPAs and EEFs effectively in real project environments
Develop strong project charters that align teams and stakeholders
Create tactical and strategic project plans
Use data gathering and analysis tools
Integrate PMBOK 6 and 7 documentation practices
Identify and troubleshoot governance and planning risks

PMI PDU training FAQs

Who should take this PMP training?

This course is for project managers looking to stay sharp with current best practices, maintain a PMP cert, or earn professional development units (PDUs). It’s useful for project leads and coordinators who deal with OPAs, manage EEFs, write planning documents, and use project charters in real-world environments.

How much does the PMP cost?

The PMP exam costs $405 USD for PMI members and $575 USD for non-members. The membership costs $139 per year, but you’ll also need to maintain your certification with 60 PDUs every three years. You’ll only get one shot at the PMP exam, so it’s worth going in fully prepared.

Does earning the PMP pay well?

Yes. PMP-certified professionals consistently earn 20–25% more than their non-certified peers, with U.S. salaries often ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 USD. Organizations value PMP holders for their expertise in structured project delivery and risk management.

Is it hard to learn project management?

It can be tough, especially if you’re new to formal project management processes. The PMP demands strong understanding of planning, governance, risk, and documentation – and using the terminology and concepts of PMI. PDU courses like this one help reinforce and update your knowledge without being overwhelming if you’re already working in the field.

What jobs do I qualify for with the PMP?

PMP certification qualifies you for roles like Project Manager, Program Manager, Project Coordinator, and Portfolio Manager. It also boosts your chances for leadership roles on major project teams across industries like tech, construction, healthcare, finance, and defense.

Who is PMI PDU training for?

This course is for PMI certified professionals who need to earn PDUs and keep their project management skills current. If you lead teams, manage programs, or want to sharpen your planning, governance, and charter development expertise, this training ensures you stay compliant and effective.

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Study plan

Download the free PMI PDU study plan to complete this course in about 25 hours.

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