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.
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.
Technical: 15 PDUs Leadership: 3 PDUs Strategic: 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.
Technical: 15 PDUs Leadership: 5 PDUs Strategic: 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.
Technical: 20 PDUs Leadership: 10 PDUs Strategic: 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.
Technical: 15 PDUs Leadership: 5 PDUs Strategic: 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.
Leadership: 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.
Technical: 1 PDU Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low

Employer Branding on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Learning
Learn how to leverage LinkedIn for personal and company branding.
Strategic: 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.
Technical: 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.
Strategic: 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.
Strategic: 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.
Strategic: 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.
Leadership: 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.
Strategic: 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.
Strategic: 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.
Leadership: 1 PDU Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low

Leading Projects
LinkedIn Learning
Use the DIRECT project leadership framework to manage projects effectively.
Leadership: 2.25 PDUs Effort: Low Time: Low Cost: Low