Earn 60 Free PDUs on Spotify
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Download Spreadsheet
Download the spreadsheet.
It lists all episodes you will hear. -
Listen to &
Track EpisodesListen to all the episodes using the Spotify 60 PDU playlist.
Track your listening in the spreadsheet you downloaded.
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Report Your PDUs with PMI
Log on to PMI and self-report your PDUs just like you would for any podcast.
How to Earn Your 60 Free PDUs on Spotify
Video Timestamps
- [00:00] → One playlist, 60 free PDUs, zero hassle
- [00:03] → What the playlist is and how it works
- [00:40] → How to access the 60 PDUs page on the website
- [01:15] → Overview of the 3-step process
- [01:38] → Step 1: Download the tracking spreadsheet
- [02:24] → How to open and prepare the spreadsheet
- [02:57] → Step 2: Listen to & track episodes on Spotify
- [03:19] → Matching playlist episodes to spreadsheet
- [04:02] → Tips for tracking date listened & learning notes
- [05:18] → Step 3: Reporting PDUs on PMI’s CCRS
- [05:35] → Why not to report all 60 PDUs at once
- [06:23] → Demo: How to submit PDUs in CCRS
- [07:05] → What to enter as provider, title & description
- [08:08] → Where to find episode start/end dates
- [08:33] → How to calculate PDUs by category
- [09:11] → What happens after you submit
- [09:42] → Final thoughts & thank you
PDU FAQ
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Can I really earn 60 PDUs for free?
Yes. All episodes in the playlist qualify for free PDUs under the "Education" category.
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Can I report all 60 PDUs at once?
We don't recommend it because if you do, you will be audited.
As a general rule, you should self-report PDUs in batches of 10-15 PDUs max. That lowers the likelihood of an "automatic audit".
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Do I have to listen on Spotify?
No. You can find all the episodes from the spreadsheet also on our website, on YouTube and on Apple Podcasts.
But Spotify is easier because we created the spreadhset specifically for the episodes that are available in the Playlist on Spotify. There is no playlist elsewhere.
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How do I document the episodes I listened to and PDUs earned?
Download the Spotify 60 PDU spreadsheet (link above) and track each episode you listen to. The better you document your learning activities the more you can give evidence to PMI that you have indeed subscribed and listened to The PM Podcast in case your PDU claims are audited.
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How do I claim PDUs on the PMI website?
Please watch the video above starting at 6:20 where you can see the exact steps.
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What should I enter for provider and title when reporting PDUs?
When self-reporting your PDUs in PMI’s CCRS system, use The Project Management Podcast as the provider. For the title, enter something like Episodes 500 to 533 to reflect the range of episodes you’re reporting.
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How many PDUs should I report for each episode?
Don't report PDUs for individual episodes. Instead, listen to about 10-15 hours across multiple episodes, and then report them all in one go. Here's how:
Each episode in the spreadsheet includes its duration. Add up the minutes you listened to and convert the total to PDUs (60 minutes = 1 PDU). Use the spreadsheet to assign your PDUs to the appropriate talent triangle categories.