CCR for Program Management Professional (PgMP^SM) and Project Management Professional (PMP^®) credential holders:

• Earn and report at least sixty (60) Professional Development Units (PDUs) during each three-year CCR cycle
• Complete the Application for Certification Renewal and return it to PMI, along with the renewal fee
• Agree to the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Earning PDUs
PDUs are measuring units used to quantify approved learning and professional service activities.  Typically one (1) PDU is earned per hour spent in a planned and structured learning activity.  The CCR program has identified five categories in which PMP and PgMP credential holders can earn PDUs:

• Category 1: Formal academic education
• Category 2: Professional activities and self-directed learning
• Category 3: Educational programs offered by PMI Registered Education Providers (REP) or other PMI Components
• Category 4: Educational programs offered by other providers
• Category 5: Volunteer service to professional or community organizations

For a detailed explanation of each of these categories and how PDUs can be earned in each, please review the PMI CCR Program Handbook.

The certification cycle for the Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP^SM) is very similar to the PMP and PgMP credentials, however the PDU requirement is thirty (30) PDUs during each three-year CCR cycle.

The certification cycle for the Certified Assistant Project Manager (CAPM^®) credential is a five year period.  PDUs are not required to maintain the CAPM credential.  During the fifth year of the cycle, individuals who hold the CAPM credential must:

• Apply for re-certification
• Re-take and pass the CAPM exam 
• Agree to the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Credential Suspension
To avoid suspension of your credential, one must meet the credential requirements and complete the renewal process.  When asked to renew one must affirm their commitment to the updated PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, followd by paying the renewal fee before the certification cycle expiration date.  If one does not maintain their credential by completing and reporting the required PDUs, the credential will expire. 

All credential holders, for those credentials which adhere to a CCR program, are afforded a "suspension year."  This is a full calendar year in which credential holders can claim any PDUs necessary to renew their certification.  During this year, however, the suspended credential holder may not use the PMI credential or post-nominal.  If a credential expires, including the suspension period, the only way to re-earn the credential is to go through the application and testing process again.  For more information, refer to the PMI CCR Program Handbook.