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How to Claim Professional Development Units (PDUs)

Maintain your PMI certification by earning and reporting Professional Development Units. Learn how to track and claim your continuing education activities.

Claiming PDUs

Governance guidelines and policies that guide our chapter’s operations and member conduct.

Education Activities

Attend formal training courses, webinars, conferences, or complete online learning modules.

  • PMI Chapter events
  • Online courses
  • Industry conferences

Giving Back Activities

Share your knowledge through volunteering, mentoring, or creating educational content.

  • Chapter volunteering
  • Mentoring others
  • Speaking at events

Report & Track

Log your activities in the PMI Certification Registry to maintain your certification status.

  • Online reporting
  • Activity verification
  • Progress tracking

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Chapter isn’t just an organization; it’s your professional home — a dynamic, local hub dedicated solely to accelerating your career and amplifying your impact as a project professional in South Africa.
PMI South Africa Chapter members have unrestricted access to a number of regular events, conferences, and activities throughout the country. Members are also invited to attend many international panel discussions such as Chapter XChange, earning PDUs for attendance and participation. All chapter events and webinars are also open and available to members of other PMI chapters. All events can be viewed on our Events page on pmi.org.za.
Yes! PMI and Chapter membership enables professionals from across the globe to pursue their project management aspirations in a supportive and educational environment. PMI South Africa Chapter events and webinars are open to all PMI members, regardless of which chapter they belong to.
PDUs are the unit of measure used by PMI to quantify approved learning and professional service activities. Certified PMI professionals are required to earn PDUs each certification cycle to maintain their credentials. You can earn PDUs by attending chapter events, webinars, conferences, completing online courses, and contributing to the profession through volunteering and mentoring.
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VP Volunteer

We are the people behind the profession. The PMI South Africa Volunteer Management Portfolio powers everything the chapter delivers through committed professionals who lead, contribute, and grow together. Leadership experience. Global exposure. Real impact. Whether you’re emerging or established, your moment is now. Get involved. Make your mark. Together, we don’t just manage projects we build futures.

Reach out to vpvolunteer@pmi.org.za to become a volunteer

Early Career Professionals

We are the talent pipeline of the PMI South Africa Chapter, supporting, developing, and connecting emerging project management professionals as they take their first steps into the profession. From learning programmes to mentorship, stakeholder engagements, and industry collaborations, we create the platforms that help early career professionals grow with confidence and purpose. Get involved and help us shape the future of project management.

Contact us at –  vpearlycareerprof@pmi.org.za 

Branches

Great chapters are built locally. The Branches Portfolio drives the growth and governance of regional PMI South Africa branches , ensuring every member, no matter where they are, feels the full weight of the chapter behind them. We support branch leadership teams, align regional delivery to PMI standards, and create the conditions for sustainable, high-impact local communities. Your region. Your chapter. Your voice.

Get involved — vpbranches@pmi.org.za

Programme Management & Coordination

The Programme Coordinator is the operational backbone of the PMI South Africa President’s Office driving priorities, coordinating across all portfolios, and ensuring the chapter’s programmes deliver measurable impact. Working hand in hand with the Chapter President, this role keeps momentum alive, accountability intact, and the chapter’s mission moving forward. Behind every milestone is a plan that worked.

Get in touch for presidential related quiries at
coordinator@pmi.org.za

Outreach

We are where project management meets purpose. The PMI South Africa Outreach Portfolio connects the chapter to schools, universities, NPOs, and communities building awareness, developing capability, and empowering the next generation of project leaders. From student clubs to social impact programmes, we grow the profession from the ground up. Reach further. Impact more. Build what lasts.

Partner with us at
vpoutreach@pmi.org.za

Marketing & Communications

We are the brand behind the chapter. The PMI South Africa Marketing Portfolio drives the strategy, content, and campaigns that grow membership, amplify events, and position the chapter as South Africa’s premier project management community. Integrated marketing. Consistent branding. Real results across every platform, every campaign, every milestone. If it looks good and sounds right, we made it happen.

Reach out to us at
vpmarketing@pmi.org.za
for marketing related queries.

Corporate Partnership

We are the connection between South Africa’s organisations and the project management profession. The Corporate Outreach Portfolio builds partnerships, drives sponsorships, and delivers capacity development across every sector with dedicated liaisons for Corporate, Government, SOEs, and NPOs. Your goals. Our network. One powerful partnership.

Get in touch at
vpcorporate@pmi.org.za

Certification & Training

We turn ambition into credentials. The Professional Development Portfolio powers certifications, PDUs, webinars, ATP information sessions, mentoring, and thought leadership for project professionals across South Africa. Grow your career. Share your knowledge. Shape the profession.

Get in touch with us at
vpprofessionaldev@pmi.org.za

Technology & Digital

We are the digital engine of the PMI South Africa Chapter connecting members, powering events, and keeping the chapter running behind the scenes. From web management to communications, we make it work. Get involved and help us build something better.

Contact us at
vpcommunication@pmi.org.za

Strategic Leadership & Vision

The President’s Office is where strategy meets purpose. The office sets the direction, drives governance, and ensures every portfolio, programme, and partnership delivers on the PMI South Africa Chapter’s mission. From university engagements and corporate partnerships to government relations and member growth, the President’s Office connects the dots and holds the chapter accountable to excellence. Leading with intention. Delivering with impact.

Get in touch with us at
coordinator@pmi.org.za
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