PDUs and Contact Hours – Page 2 – Project Management Institute, Mass Bay

Q. Can I earn more or less than 18 PDUs for the mentoring program?

You can only earn 18 PDUs for the actual Mentoring program. If you put in more than 12 hours meeting with your mentoring partner, you still will be able to claim 18 PDUs only. If you put in less than 12 hours meeting with your mentoring partner you could claim 0 (yes zero) PDUs.

Q. How do I get my PDU’s?

Upon completion of the mentoring program and receipt of your certificate you submit your PDU’s through the normal PMI procedures.

Q. How will the Mentoring PDUs be tracked and awarded?

At the mentoring training session, tracking forms will be distributed and their usage explained. Monthly, each mentor /mentee will submit their tracking forms to [email protected] for verification. PDUs will be awarded at the END of the program.

Q. If I obtain a PMP status during the mentoring program, will I be eligible for PDUs?

Yes. Per PMI guidelines, PDUs are earned at the end of the program. Thus, if you have your PMP at the end of the program, you can receive 18 PDUs associated with this program.

Q. I am working on obtaining my PMP designation, can I claim mentoring as part of the required 35 hours of Education?

No. Unfortunately, mentoring programs do not qualify for the 35 contact hour requirement. This portion of the PMP Certification examination application is specifically focused on structured learning programs addressing specific PM knowledge areas exemplified by a classroom setting. A classroom setting specifically focuses this portion of the PMP Certification examination application on structured learning programs addressing specific PM knowledge areas exemplified.