PMP Renewal Guide
PMP Renewal in Canada (2026): Cost in CAD, Tax Credits and Employer Pay
Sudeep Dwivedi
Updated 5 Nov 2026
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⚡ Key takeaways
- Same PMI rules in Canada: 60 PDUs every 3 years, then US$60 (member) or US$150 (non-member), about CA$85 or CA$212.
- The PMI renewal fee does not qualify for the tuition tax credit, and PDU courses only qualify if the provider is a certified institution.
- Training your employer pays for is usually a non-taxable benefit when it mainly benefits the employer.
- Self-employed PMPs can generally deduct PDU courses and the renewal fee as business expenses.
If you hold a PMP in Canada, renewing it follows the same PMI rules as everywhere else. What is different locally is what you can claim on tax, how employer-paid training works and where to find chapter PDUs. This guide covers exactly that.
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PMP renewal rules in Canada
There are no Canada-specific PMI rules. You renew under the same Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program as every PMP worldwide. PMI has chapters across the provinces.
| 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 CA$85 / CA$212) |
| 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 Canada
The PMI fee is fixed in US dollars. What changes your total is how you earn the 60 PDUs. Amounts in CAD are approximate.
| Route | PMI fee | PDUs | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-member + 60 PDU bundle | ~CA$212 | from US$99 (~CA$140) with the Gururo 60 PDU bundle | ~CA$352 |
| Non-member + free PDUs only | ~CA$212 | CA$0 (chapter events, webinars, Giving Back) | ~CA$212 + about 60 hours of your time |
| PMI member + member webinars | ~CA$85 | Included with membership | ~CA$85 + the annual membership fee |
Good to know
GST/HST may be added to PMI fees at checkout. Check the exact amount in your myPMI dashboard.
Can you claim the tuition tax credit for PMP renewal?
- The PMI renewal fee: no. Exam and certification fees only qualify when the exam is needed for a status recognized under federal or provincial law. The PMP is voluntary, and the renewal fee isn’t an exam fee.
- PDU courses: only from eligible providers. Course fees qualify only when paid to a post-secondary institution or an organization certified by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and the fees to that provider must be over $100. Most online PDU providers, including overseas ones, aren’t certified.
- Canada Training Credit: it only applies to fees that already qualify for the tuition tax credit.
Important
This is general information, not tax advice. Check with a tax professional for your situation.
How to get your employer to pay
CRA generally treats training your employer pays for as non-taxable when the employer is the main beneficiary, for example courses that maintain or upgrade the skills you use in your job. Renewing a PMP you use at work usually fits.
How to ask, in 3 steps
- Check your HR or learning portal for training, certification or professional-development budgets.
- Send your manager the cost (PMI fee plus PDU course) and how an active PMP helps your role, clients or bids.
- Keep invoices and completion certificates for reimbursement.
Tip
Ask your manager to cover both the PDU bundle and the PMI renewal fee. It is usually worth more to you than any tax credit.
Self-employed and incorporated PMPs
Reasonable expenses you pay to earn business income are generally deductible. Training that maintains an existing qualification, such as PDUs to keep your PMP active, is usually treated as a current business expense. Training for a new qualification is treated differently. Keep receipts and certificates.
PMI chapters in Canada and free PDUs
- PMI chapters: Toronto, Montréal, Canadian West Coast (Vancouver), Ottawa Valley Outaouais and others across the provinces. Educational chapter events award PDUs, for example 1 PDU for a 1-hour lunch-and-learn.
- 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.
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How to renew from Canada, 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 CAD).
- PMI emails your confirmation, and your digital badge and registry status update.
Frequently asked questions
Are PMP renewal rules different in Canada?
No. The same 60-PDU, 3-year CCR rules apply worldwide.
How much does PMP renewal cost in CAD?
US$60 for PMI members or US$150 for non-members, about CA$85 or CA$212, plus whatever you spend on PDUs. GST/HST may be added.
Can I claim the tuition tax credit for PMP renewal?
Not for the PMI renewal fee. PDU courses only qualify if paid to a post-secondary institution or an ESDC-certified organization. This is general information, not tax advice.
Is employer-paid PMP training taxable?
Usually not, when the training mainly benefits your employer, such as keeping a certification you use at work.
Do Canadian PMI chapters give PDUs?
Yes. Educational chapter events award PDUs that you can claim in CCRS.
Fact-checked against PMI’s current CCR rules · Last updated 5 Nov 2026
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