How to Earn PDUs Without Losing Your Sanity

by Taylor Johnson, PMP

Keeping a PMP certification up to date doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Those 60 Professional Development Units (PDUs) every three years? Think of them as a chance to grow, connect and maybe even have a little fun along the way.

1. Learn Something New (and Actually Enjoy It)

PDUs aren’t just about sitting through dry webinars. They’re about learning in ways that fit real life.

Take a course on a topic that sparks curiosity — agile, leadership or even AI in project management.
Join a workshop or conference and meet people who geek out about Gantt charts as much as anyone else.
Read or listen to project management books or podcasts while commuting or walking the dog. READ MORE

Get Your Padel On: Network, Play & Learn with PMINEO!

Bring your tennis shoes and comfortable sports gear and join us for our next fun and informative event at Padel Square, Ohio's first padel club!

What is padel? Think tennis meets squash, played in doubles on a glass-walled court where the walls are part of the game. Easy to pick up, seriously addictive.

Doors open at 5:00 PM followed by a short presentation at 5:30 PM: Padel Square - From Vision to Reality (0.5 PDUs).

And beginning at 6:00 PM, we'll start with a quick intro to padel and play from 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

Photo by Manuel Pappacena on Unsplash

WHEN : July 17, 2026; 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

WHERE : Padel Square, 5700 Transportation Blvd., Garfield Heights, OH, 44125

COST and REGISTRATION : PMI Chapter Members - $15 | Guests - $25

PDUs : 0.5

Get to Know the PMINEO Chapter

July 7

Are you a new member, considering being a member, or just want to know more about PMI Northeast Ohio Chapter (PMINEO)? This is the event for you! This FREE session will give you an overview of PNINEO. Topics will include our mission, events, volunteer opportunities, and more! We welcome everyone to join and participate in this one hour session.

WHEN : July 7, 2026; 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

WHERE : Zoom

COST and REGISTRATION : FREE

Networking at Noon

July 21

Networking at Noon is a initiative for the local chapter to provide an open forum where members can communicate / network with other PMINEO members. They can ask questions, seek advice/input, or just listen. Join us!

WHEN : July 21, 2026; 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

WHERE : Zoom

COST and REGISTRATION : FREE | Guests - $25

Baseball with PMINEO

Cleveland Guardians vs. NY Mets

August 5

Join us for our summer social event at Progressive Field as the Cleveland Guardians take on the NY Mets! Game starts at 6:40 PM (arrive early to find parking and your seats)*.

Colleagues, family, partners, and friends are all welcome to register. To do this, just select Add Another Participant after filling out the registration form.

This is a promotional night game - the first 15,000 attendees will receive a 125th anniversary tumbler.

*Parking, food, and beverages are not included in the ticket price.

WHEN : August 5, 2026; 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

WHERE : Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, OH, 44115

COST and REGISTRATION : Chapter Member - $30 | Student - $30 | Guest - $35

Help Build our Chapter Community - Nominate Yourself for the PMINEO Board of Directors!

Considering Getting More Involved with PMINEO?

Every time you support your PMINEO Chapter, serve on a committee, learn a new skill, and give back to the profession by sharing your experience and knowledge with others, you are making a difference.

When thinking about your future professional goals, have you considered a Chapter leadership position? We'd love to have you on our team!