How to prove that You read a book when claiming PDUs?

Published: Fri, 03/14/14

 
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Question:
How to prove that I read a book when claiming PDUs?

Answer:
The answer is simple: Keep notes.


Reading a book on project management will earn you Professional Development Units that fall into "Category C - Self Directed Learning". In this category you can earn a maximum of 30 PDUs for every renewal cycle.
Because these PDUs are "self directed" it means that they are also "self reported" by you.


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Featured Congress
PMI Frankfurt Chapter: Project Zone Congress 2014
Provider: PMI Frankfurt Chapter
Date: April 28 - 30, 2014
Location: West Grand Frankfurt

Description:
The congress will attract hundreds of senior PM executives from the biggest companies in Europe. You can find more information here:

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If you can't make it to the event, you can still earn FREE PDUs by listening to this PM Podcast episode with Project Zone Congress Speaker Bryan Barrow.

Episode 264: How to Plan Your Project Using Index Cards

In this episode he will discuss the benefits of index card planning for your project, in particular on improved leadership, greater financial control, improved project governance and improved cross-department team-working and collaboration.

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Episode 263: Earn 30 PDUs for Free 
Episode 263: Category C PDU Logfile


Featured PDU Activity
Guiding Principles of Effective Program Delivery
Provider: Computer Aid Inc IT Metrics & Productivity Institute
Date: March 19th, 2014
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
PDUs: 1 - Free PDU

Description:
This webinar will define what it means to take a consultative approach to program management by identifying the eight key guiding principles as well as several strategies for applying such principles to your programs.


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Oman PMO Symposium
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Date: 03/19/2014 - 03/20/2014
Location: Muscat, Oman

Description:
PMI Arabian Gulf Chapter Oman presents its first Project Management Office Symposium. Network, share ideas, and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the strategies driving success for the world's leading PMOs.

Earn Free PDUs: Read A Book

Each hour that you spend in self-directed learning activities such as reading books or articles counts as 1 Category C PDU (Professional Development Units) up to a maximum of 30.

Here is this week's book recommendation for you:

Management 3.0: Leading Agile Developers, Developing Agile Leaders

Written by: Jurgen Appelo
How To Become PMI-ACP Certified Even After A Disappointing Class
Even if your classroom experience is disappointing, you can still go on to pass your PMI exam. Felix Rodgers, PMI-ACP, is one successful candidate who had a less than good experience of his training course.

Overall, Felix felt that his study plan combined with practice exams and real world experience helped him prepare, despite his poor classroom course.


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