Professional Development Units (PDUs) help individuals earn or maintain industry-recognized certifications by documenting continued learning and skill development. PDUs are awarded through approved training and practical experience and are recognized by credentialing organizations such as the Project Management Institute (PMI™).
Graduate School USA offers a variety of instructor-led courses that provide Professional Development Units (PDUs), supporting both the attainment and renewal of key industry certifications. Many certification bodies, including the Project Management Institute (PMI™), require professionals to complete a set number of PDUs through formal training or hands-on experience to demonstrate continued proficiency in project management and related fields. Many focused Graduate School USA courses qualify for PDUs, typically awarded at a rate of one PDU per hour of classroom instruction. Because PDU requirements vary by certification, students should verify which courses align with the standards of their specific credentialing organization. Graduate School USA’s programs deliver structured, high-quality learning experiences that help professionals stay current and maintain the credentials essential to their career advancement.
This is a full list of courses we offer that provide PDU (Professional Development Unit) credits.
This program is designed to equip you with real-world mediation skills you can apply immediately and a sought-after certification to give you a professional edge.
This course equips you with the skills and confidence to chair and facilitate workgroups that deliver real results. Provided in partnership with ADR Vantage, Inc., you will learn practical tools to prepare strategically, guide focused discussions, manage challenging dynamics, and drive clear decisions and accountability in both in-person and virtual settings.
Develop essential skills in project scheduling, cost estimation, and resource management with expert-led training and practical tools.
Master the integration of scope, quality, and risk management to achieve project goals with measurable success.
Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains.
This course builds the skills to navigate workplace conflict with confidence using a practical, proven framework. This course helps you turn everyday disagreements into productive conversations that strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes.
Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication.
Explore foundational Agile practices, frameworks, and Scrum methodologies to plan, track, and monitor projects interactively.
Learn how to engage internal and external stakeholders through structured communication planning and targeted messaging for successful project and program outcomes.
This course, provided in partnership with ADR Vantage, Inc., shows you how to use Claude and other free AI tools as a personal preparation coach to plan and navigate difficult conversations with confidence.
This course is designed for managers and supervisors and is provided in partnership with ADR Vantage, Inc. It delivers the practical SHIFT Framework for manager-led mediation in everyday situations, from coaching employees through difficult conversations to managing high-stakes dynamics and building team accountability.
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April 9
Thursday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$899
1 Day
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Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication. |
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April 20–21
Monday to Tuesday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$1,999
2 Days
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Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains. |
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April 22
Wednesday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$849
1 Day
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Explore foundational Agile practices, frameworks, and Scrum methodologies to plan, track, and monitor projects interactively. |
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April 30
Thursday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$899
1 Day
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This course, provided in partnership with ADR Vantage, Inc., shows you how to use Claude and other free AI tools as a personal preparation coach to plan and navigate difficult conversations with confidence. |
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May 14
Thursday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$899
1 Day
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This course, provided in partnership with ADR Vantage, Inc., shows you how to use Claude and other free AI tools as a personal preparation coach to plan and navigate difficult conversations with confidence. |
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May 15
Friday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$849
1 Day
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Learn how to engage internal and external stakeholders through structured communication planning and targeted messaging for successful project and program outcomes. |
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May 20–21
Wednesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$1,079
2 Days
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This course builds the skills to navigate workplace conflict with confidence using a practical, proven framework. This course helps you turn everyday disagreements into productive conversations that strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes. |
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May 20–21
Wednesday to Thursday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$1,999
2 Days
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Build a solid foundation in standardized project management using PMI’s PMBOK Guide. Learn to plan, oversee, and close projects using practical tools and core performance domains. |
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May 21
Thursday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$899
1 Day
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Develop essential leadership skills to effectively guide project teams, navigate challenges, and enhance communication. |
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May 22
Friday
9–4:30pm
EDT
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$849
1 Day
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Explore foundational Agile practices, frameworks, and Scrum methodologies to plan, track, and monitor projects interactively. |
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