A certification maintenance program began in 1999.

After attaining the PMP credential, an individual must obtain 60 PDUs during a 3-year cycle to satisfy all elements of the Continuing Certification Requirements  Program (CCRP).

The purpose of the Professional Development Program is to:

• Sustain the PMP as a global certification credential.
• Enhance the ongoing professional development of PMPs.
• Encourage and recognize individualized learning opportunities.
• Offer a standardized and objective mechanism for attaining and recording professional development activities.