I am just a few hours short, but my renewal window closes in a week. Is there any leniency, or am I in trouble? I really do not want to be suspended for missing the deadline by just a few hours.
PMI does not provide a grace period for PDU submission, and all 60 credits must be earned and logged by the certification cycle end date to avoid suspension.
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PMI does not offer a formal grace period for earning your 60 PDUs, so you must have the required credits logged and submitted before your cycle end date.
While the system might seem lenient, the actual deadline is hardcoded in their database, and failing to meet it will move your status into suspension, forcing you to go through a reinstatement process that is far more rigorous than simply finishing a few hours of training today.
That is honestly terrifying to hear, Utkarsh. I was hoping there might be some flexibility, but I will make sure everything is finished today just to be safe and avoid trouble.
I appreciate your insight, Utkarsh. I sometimes worry that I have misunderstood the policies, but your explanation confirms that I really must get my PDU submission done before the deadline passes.
Thank you for the clarification, Utkarsh. That database detail makes me quite nervous about my own cycle, so I will prioritize logging my remaining hours immediately to avoid any potential suspension.