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Question: How many PDUs can I earn for reading a book?
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Reading books is not only an easy and convenient way for us project managers to learn about the latest trends, concepts and technologies in project management, it is also a great way for PMPs to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).
As a reminder: Each PMP certified project manager has to earn 60 PDUs every 3 years in order to recertify their credential. PDUs can be earned in 6 categories.
The PDUs that you earn for reading books fall into Category C "Self-Directed Learning". In this category you can also earn PDUs for reading articles or instructional manuals, watching videos, Podcasts or other source material, and even having formal discussions or being coached by a colleague, coworker or consultant.
Each hour that you spend reading books earns you 1 PDU up to a maximum of 30 PDUs. Of course, the book has to be related to project management. You cannot read "War and Peace" and then claim 30 PDUs. I also recommend that you keep a reading logfile. This can be a simple, handwritten list on which you note the books you were reading and how many hours you spent reading on which date. For more information on this please see http://www.pm-podcast.com/pdu.
Until next time,
Cornelius Fichtner, PMP
President, OSP International LLC
The Project Management PrepCast(TM) - http://www.project-management-prepcast.com
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What: 4th Pernambuco Project Management Congress: Managing Strategies and its Uncertainties
When: August 25,2011 - August 26,2011
Where: Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Description:
The event will discuss how prepared companies, government and our projects are for high-impact. The 4th congress will have about 500 participants who will have the opportunity to network and share experiences with high-level professional and experts.
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What: Where Do Good Projects Come From? PMI's Introduction to OPM
When: August 29 - 30, 2011
Cost:
PMI Member Early Rate: $1,240 (US)
PMI Member Regular Rate: $1,350 (US)
Non-Member Rate: $1,595 (US)
PDUs: 14-PDUs
Description:
The only course in SeminarsWorld® produced by PMI and delivered by OPM3® Certified Professionals, this two-day course uses lecture, presentation and demonstration to provide a thorough introduction for project management professionals who seek a better understanding of:
* How organizational project management (OPM) integrates the roles and processes of project, program and portfolio management that allow your organization to achieve better performance, better results and a sustainable competitive advantage.
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PDU Tip: 6 Categories - 2 Divisions
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As a PMP certified project manager you have to earn 60 PDUs every three years to recertify your credential. Each PDU will "cost" you 1 hour of your time. It may sound daunting to think of spending 60 hours on earning PDUs over the next three years but it's actually very easy.
It's just 20 hours per year, less than 2 hours a month. Plan on spending those hours learning something that will improve your job performance or by doing something that helps others in your profession.
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