To satisfy the 35-contact hour requirement, candidates must document formal project management training occurring in a planned, structured learning activity or experience.

Contact hours can be provided by:

• A university/college program
• A training company or consultant
• A program offered by a PMI Component organization
• Programs offered by PMI Registered Education Providers (REPs)
• Employer sponsored programs
• Distance-learning programs

When taking courses, keep in mind that one PDU generally equals one contact hour. For example, when PM-eLearn is successfully completed, it provides a candidate with the contact hours needed to proceed with their PMP® application.

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