PMP Renewal Guide
PMP Renewal in Australia (2026): Cost in AUD, Tax Deductions and PMI Chapters
Sudeep Dwivedi
Updated 5 Nov 2026
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⚡ Key takeaways
- Same PMI rules in Australia: 60 PDUs every 3 years, then US$60 (member) or US$150 (non-member), about A$87 or A$216.
- If you pay yourself, PDU courses and the renewal fee can usually be claimed as work-related self-education expenses. The old $250 reduction no longer applies.
- If your employer pays, the “otherwise deductible” rule usually reduces FBT to nil.
- Six PMI chapters across Australia run events that earn PDUs.
If you hold a PMP in Australia, renewing it follows the same PMI rules as everywhere else. What is different locally is what you can claim at tax time, how employer-paid training and FBT work, and where to find chapter PDUs. This guide covers exactly that.
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PMP renewal rules in Australia
There are no Australia-specific PMI rules. You renew under the same Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program as every PMP worldwide.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Every 3 years from your certification date |
| Total PDUs | 60 |
| Education PDUs | At least 35, with 8 or more in each Talent Triangle area |
| Giving Back PDUs | Up to 25 (optional) |
| Renewal fee | US$60 PMI members / US$150 non-members (about A$87 / A$216) |
| Where to report | PMI’s CCR System (CCRS) at pmi.org |
Full details are in our PMP Certification Renewal guide.
What PMP renewal costs in Australia
The PMI fee is fixed in US dollars. What changes your total is how you earn the 60 PDUs. Amounts in AUD are approximate.
| Route | PMI fee | PDUs | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-member + 60 PDU bundle | ~A$216 | from US$99 (~A$143) with the Gururo 60 PDU bundle | ~A$359 |
| Non-member + free PDUs only | ~A$216 | A$0 (chapter events, webinars, Giving Back) | ~A$216 + about 60 hours of your time |
| PMI member + member webinars | ~A$87 | Included with membership | ~A$87 + the annual membership fee |
Good to know
Overseas suppliers selling digital services such as online courses to Australian consumers may have to charge 10% GST. Check your checkout total.
Can you claim PMP renewal on tax?
Under ATO rules, self-education expenses are deductible when the study has a sufficient connection to your current job: it maintains or improves the skills you need, or is likely to increase your income from that job. PDUs that keep your PMP active for a project management role usually meet this.
- No $250 reduction: it was removed from 1 July 2022.
- Only what you paid: you can’t claim amounts your employer paid or reimbursed.
- Keep records: keep receipts or invoices for 5 years from when you lodge your return. A card statement alone isn’t enough.
Important
This is general information, not tax advice. Check with a tax professional for your situation.
Employer-paid training and FBT
When your employer pays or reimburses your PDU courses or renewal fee, it is usually an expense-payment fringe benefit. Under the “otherwise deductible” rule, the taxable value is generally reduced to nil because you could have claimed it yourself, usually with an employee declaration. Rules for salary-sacrificed work expenses change from 1 April 2027.
How to ask, in 3 steps
- Check your HR or learning portal for training or professional-development budgets.
- Send your manager the cost (PMI fee plus PDU course) and how an active PMP helps your role, clients or tenders.
- Keep invoices and completion certificates for reimbursement.
PMI chapters in Australia and free PDUs
- PMI chapters: Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland (Brisbane), Canberra, Western Australia and Adelaide (South Australia). Educational chapter events can be claimed as PDUs.
- PMI and ProjectManagement.com webinars: for members, or during PMI’s free trial membership.
- Giving Back: up to 8 PDUs for working as a project manager, plus volunteering with a chapter.
See every option in Free PMP PDU options.
PMP and AIPM
The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) runs its own certification framework (CPPP and RegPM). Your PMP doesn’t automatically count toward it, and many project managers hold both. Renewing your PMP keeps your PMI credential active whatever you decide about AIPM.
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How to renew from Australia, step by step
- Log in at pmi.org and open CCRS to see your cycle end date and PDU balance.
- Earn PDUs and claim each activity in CCRS. Claim codes fill in the details for you.
- Keep certificates for 18 months after your cycle ends in case of audit.
- Once 60 PDUs are approved, pay US$60 or US$150 by card in myPMI (your bank converts to AUD).
- PMI emails your confirmation, and your digital badge and registry status update.
Frequently asked questions
Are PMP renewal rules different in Australia?
No. The same 60-PDU, 3-year CCR rules apply worldwide.
How much does PMP renewal cost in AUD?
US$60 for PMI members or US$150 for non-members, about A$87 or A$216, plus whatever you spend on PDUs.
Can I claim PMP renewal as a tax deduction?
Usually yes, as a work-related self-education expense if it is connected to your current job and you paid it yourself. This is general information, not tax advice.
Is employer-paid PMP training subject to FBT?
It is usually an expense-payment fringe benefit, but the “otherwise deductible” rule generally reduces the taxable value to nil.
Which PMI chapters are in Australia?
Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, Canberra, Western Australia and Adelaide.
Fact-checked against PMI’s current CCR rules · Last updated 5 Nov 2026
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