PMPs earn PDUs for participating at PMKB?

[pmkb]

This was the response I received from PMI when I broached the subject:

Subject: RE: Professional Development Unit (PDU) Qualifying Activities
From: "Edwin Delgado"
Date: Mon, September 12, 2005 10:47 am
To: "PMKB"

Good Morning,

Thank you for your e-mail. In regards to Category #2 SDL, the activity
you describe would apply if it meets the requirement as described. Does
this activity involve learning through these discussions? If so than you
can report this under Category #2 SDL.

...

Regards
Mr. Edwin Delgado
Continuing Certification Processor
Project Management Institute
Four Campus Boulevard
Newtown Square, PA 19073-3299 USA
Internet: http://www.pmi.org

-----Original Message-----
From: "PMKB"
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:15 PM
To: Customer Care Emails (customercare@pmi.org)
Subject: Professional Development Unit (PDU) Qualifying Activities

Hi,

I would like a clarification on the professional development unit (PDU)
qualifying activities as outlined at:

http://www.pmi.org/prod/groups/publi...qualfy_act.asp

Specifically with regards to (sections highlighted for emphasis):

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2sdl - Self-directed learning activities are individualized learning
projects involving personally conducted research or study. ***Learning
may include informal activities such as discussions or coaching sessions
with colleagues, co-workers, clients or consultants***. It may include
articles, books, instructional manuals, videos, CD-ROMs, or other
material resources.

Qualifying self-directed learning activities must be relevant to project
management, meet a specified purpose, and use knowledgeable resources.
Use the Self-directed Learning Activities Worksheet on the tear-off page
to determine PDUs for Category 2 - Self-directed Learning. Include the
worksheet with the CCR Activity Reporting Form. Required documentation:
If audited, PMPs should be able to provide evidence supporting their
reported learning project. This may include notes from and dates of
discussions or reading.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Would participation in an on-line community (made up of PMPs and PM
practitioners) dedicated to project management topics/issues (such as
forum discussions of project management relevant topics) count in this
category?

[Jacqueline M Cruit]

so what was the final decision?

Jackie

[pmkb]

I think it's ultimately a judgement call on whoever reviews the PDU credit form you submit.