Attend education courses or classes in-person or online

Participating in educational training courses is a traditional and effective way to learn. There are many outlets for these activities offered by PMI and third-party providers across the globe.

Educational events held by a PMI chapter

Face-to-face, instructor-led courses from PMI Training

e-Learning On Demand courses

Academic education through programs accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center (GAC)

Training courses offered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) or China Registered Education Provider (China R.E.P.)

Courses from other third party providers

To view some of the upcoming opportunities,
see our events calendar .

Meetings, activities and local events related to the profession (Limited to 1–2 PDUs

Professional meetings that include an educational component provide an opportunity to learn and also to network. PMI chapters and third parties host these activities throughout the year on a local basis. Your organization may conduct professional events as well.

Educational sessions, keynote addresses
at PMI events

Search the PMI events calendar

Check for chapter events near you

Self-paced learning conducted online or through varied forms of digital media

Technology allows you to cater learning and educational opportunities to your schedule and needs. Many educational webinars, videos and other types of digital content are available online and on demand. Look into the opportunities that are available through these resources.

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e-Learning On Demand courses

PMI Authorized Training Partners (ATPs) or China Registered Education Provider (China R.E.P.)

Self-directed reading that is relevant to the certification you hold

Reading is a valuable component of learning, and there are countless reading materials pertinent to the profession. You can read books, articles, whitepapers, or blogs to stay informed and support your ongoing professional development. Check out some of the available content.

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Educational opportunities focused on structured discussions

Sometimes learning comes through interaction with others. You can earn PDUs by engaging in structured professional discussions with others, for example while you’re being mentored or participating in a “lunch and learn” session with your organization.

Working in your certified role

Each day, your work in a domain area related to your certifications allows you to apply your knowledge and skills in a practical setting. Using these competencies actively contributes to sustaining and growing the profession.

Creating new knowledge resources for use by practitioners and the public at large

By developing knowledge resources, you can share your knowledge and insight with others and contribute to their ongoing learning. There are many ways to create new content, such as authoring books, blogs or articles, or creating webinars or presentations.

Become a content creator on
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Author an article for the Knowledge Shelf

Presenting on topics relevant to the profession

There are many occasions when you could give a formal presentation to others, sharing knowledge that relates to your certification. For example, you could speak at a PMI chapter event, professional conference, or internally within your organization.

These are just a few examples. Consider the opportunities available to you.

Sharing your domain knowledge to help others learn and grow

By sharing your skills with others, you grow the profession and enhance the practices that are essential to your certified role. Whether you’re mentoring, teaching or applying your subject matter knowledge toward an activity, others will benefit from your experience and perspective.

Providing volunteer services to non-employer or non-client organizations

PMI has an active community of thousands of volunteers who support the Institute and the profession in a wide range of roles. By volunteering, you can serve on a PMI committee or team. You can also volunteer your domain-related services to other not-for-profit organizations.

Learn about volunteering at PMI

Already a PMI volunteer?
Check for new opportunities in the
Volunteer Relationship Management System