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PDU Category Structure Update

Since research has shown that people did not fully understand the PDU categories and how to appropriately report their PDUs using that structure, we are pleased to respond to this customer feedback to make the structure more user-friendly and better serve our certification holders and the stakeholders who support them. The updated category structure implementation begins on 1 March 2011.

Steps you need to take BEFORE 1 March 2011

• Register your earned PDUs in the CCR system under the current PDU categories. 
• After 1 March 2011, credential holders will need to report any earned PDUs that have not been claimed using the new categories.
• Please note that you will not lose any PDUs during this transition

Overview of changes to the PDU category structure for your information:

• CCR category structure has been simplified, thereby reducing the number of categories from 18 to 6
• All categories use the rule that one hour of learning activity is equivalent to one PDU
• Categories have been expanded to include Web 2.0 learning opportunities
• There will be limits on certain categories to require that all credential holders pursue project management continuing education as part of maintaining their credential

It is also important to note what is not changing in the program:

• The three-year renewal cycle and number of PDUs required to maintain the credential will remain the same
• The re-certification fee structure will remain the same

For more detailed information, access these documents:

• Compare new to old categories 
• Read the Frequently Asked Questions document