The PMP certification is the most renowned certification for project professionals. Attaining it was not easy; you went through a well-defined process.
Once you achieve this credential you have to keep it active, because the PMP certification is valid for three years.
To maintain, you must complete a CCR (Continuing Certification Requirements) cycle. After you complete this, your credential’s validity will be extended for another three years.
What is the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program?
You mustearn 60 PDUsin three years and report them to PMI to renew your credentials. This process is known as the Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) Program.
Once you report these PDUs and they are accepted, the validity of your credential is extended and you will get a certificate with a new expiry date.
Your status will be suspended if you do not report 60 PDUs by the time your three years are up. However, you still have 12 months to earn the PDUs and report them to the PMI. This will change your status back to active.
However, you will lose your credential if you’re still not able to fulfill these requirements after this grace period. In this case, you will have to pass the PMP exam again to regain your status as a PMP credential holder.
Please note that your CCR start cycle date is the same as when you passed the exam.
For example, if you passed the exam on January 1st, 2013, your CCR cycle will end on January 1st, 2016. Therefore, you must complete your CCR cycle by December 31st, 2015.
Why is the CCR Program Necessary?
You have demonstrated your skills and knowledge by passing the PMP exam, but as time passes you may become rusty or there may be new advancements.
Business environments are always changing, and you need to keep up.
The PMI wants you at the top of the industry and to sustain its top-notch status when it comes to industry standards. They introduced this program to help motivate professionals to learn, acquire new skills and help other professionals.
This system helps maintain the relevance and the quality of PMPs.
pdu需求完成CCR程序
The PDU requirements for PMI certifications are:
- You need to earn 60 PDUs every three years if you’re a PMP, PgMP, PfMP, or PMI-PBA.
- 你需要赚30 pdu每三年如果你re a PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, or PMI-ACP.
Benefits of the CCR Program
The followings are a few benefits of the CCR Program
- Motivation to learn new skills
- Sharing skills with other professionals
- Maintains relevancy and awareness of the latest advancements
- Keeps your credentials active
PMI updated the CCR program on December 1st, 2015 to include skills that are in-demand by employers, as shown in thePMI Talent Triangle.
Summary
The CCR program helps the PMI and its certification holders retain their relevance. This program helps your certification remain active beyond the first three years and keeps you updated with the latest advancements. Your new CCR cycle starts once you complete a CCR cycle.
Have you completed your CCR program? If yes, please share your experiences in the comments section.
Please refer to theCCR Handbookfor the current information.
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What are the different methods of obtaining PDUs? Please list them at one place.
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