Earn PDUs with online courses
Online courses are one of the best ways to earn Education PDUs on topics that can be of both personal and professional interest.
It’s important to use PMI approved courses however, which is why I recommend:
These websites offer courses on a range of topics such as project management, leadership, agile best practices and product development.
You can earn anywhere from 1 to 40 PDUs from the online courses listed below. A full list of online resources can be found on the Resources page.
Please note that the categories have been updated based on the new guidelines from PMI:
– Ways of Working (formerly Technical Project Management)
– Power Skills (formerly Leadership)
– Business Acumen (formerly Strategic and Business Management)
Coursera
Coursera provides access to courses and certificates from universities around the world – all online. Some of them also allow you to earn PDUs – review the list below.
Testing with Agile
Coursera
This course covers how to test ideas and usability, as well as software. PDUs listed apply to PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP certifications only.
Ways of Working: 15 PDUs Power Skills: 3 PDUs Business Acumen: 2 PDUs Effort: Low Time: High Cost: Low
Running Product Design Sprints
Coursera
Learn how to uncover new product insights by conducting design sprints. PDUs listed apply to PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP certifications only.
Ways of Working: 15 PDUs Power Skills: 5 PDUs Business Acumen: 5 PDUs Effort: Medium Time: High Cost: Low
Agile Development in Practice
Coursera
A project-focused course where you gain practical experience applying agile design principles to your own product idea. PDUs listed apply to PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP certifications only.
Ways of Working: 20 PDUs Power Skills: 10 PDUs Business Acumen: 10 PDUs Effort: High Time: High Cost: Low
Agile Meets Design Thinking
Coursera
Learn how to combine user-focused, design thinking best practices with iterative agile methodologies. PDUs listed apply to PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP certifications only.
Ways of Working: 15 PDUs Power Skills: 5 PDUs Business Acumen: 5 PDUs Effort: Low Time: High Cost: Low
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning (formally Lynda.com) is a well-known resource for online courses and certificates in technology, business, creative and software development fields. They provide numerous courses that allow you to earn PDUs.
For more information on pricing and how to maximize LinkedIn Learning for earning PDUs, visit the Resources page.
Managing for Results
LinkedIn Learning
Learn how to become a high-performing manager.
Power Skills: 1.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Agile at Work: Building Your Agile Team
LinkedIn Learning
Tips and pitfalls to avoid when building a team with an agile mindset.
Ways of Working: 1 PDU Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Employer Branding on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Learning
Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for personal and company branding.
Business Acumen: 1.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Project Management: Iterative Methods
LinkedIn Learning
Learn agile tools and techniques to manage a project’s life cycle.
Ways of Working: 1.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Leading Productive One-on-One Meetings
LinkedIn Learning
Discover a simple framework for scheduling and conducting effective meetings.
Business Acumen: 1.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Business Foundations
LinkedIn Learning
Provides an overview of foundational concepts related to starting, funding and managing a business.
Business Acumen: 2.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Scrum: Advanced
LinkedIn Learning
Discover tips and techniques to maximize the effectiveness of scrum master and product owner roles.
Business Acumen: 1 PDU Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization
LinkedIn Learning
Learn how to adopt a user-focused method of collaboration within your organization.
Power Skills: 2 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Google Sheets: Advanced Formulas and Functions
LinkedIn Learning
A practical course where you can learn intermediate and advance functions to use with Google Sheets.
Business Acumen: 3 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Google 360 Suite Overview
LinkedIn Learning
Provides an overview of Google Analytics 360, Tag Manager 360, Optimize 360 and other Google marketing tools.
Business Acumen: 1 PDU Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Working on a Cross-Functional Team
LinkedIn Learning
Learn how to overcome challenges and maximize the performance of cross-functional teams.
Power Skills: 1 PDU Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low
Leading Projects
LinkedIn Learning
Use the DIRECT project leadership framework to manage projects effectively.
Power Skills: 2.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low