Learn how to apply the European Commission's official Project Management Methodology.
About PM² Foundation Certification
PM² was developed by the European Commission (EC) and is a simple approach to project management. It draws inspiration from established methodologies such as PMI, IPMA, PRINCE2®. Initially intended for use exclusively within the EU, it has gained widespread popularity and adoption.The PM² official guide is freely available on the European Commission website and is a lean introduction to this methodology.
Obtaining the PM² Foundation Certification could significantly enhance your comprehension of Project Management, managing projects, routine project tasks and lead to career advancements.
Future-proofing you career
Considering that PM² is the official Project Management methodology of the EC and the preferred approach for managing EU funded projects, there is a great demand for PM² certified professionals. By obtaining this certification, you are not only proving your knowledge and understanding of the PM² Project Management methodology, but also the ability to deliver solutions and benefits to organizations by effectively manging the entire lifecycle of projects.
The PM² Certification Scheme is suitable for both professionals and beginners, encompassing project stages, risk management, change handling, stakeholder engagement, and other essential PM² principles.
PM² Foundation Certification will certify your ability to:
- Define key concepts relating to projects.
- Define key concepts relating to PM².
- Describe the project organisation and roles in PM².
- Describe the working of the phases of a project.
- Explain project planning.
- Describe the monitoring and controlling of projects.
- Identify risks and issues in projects.
- Explain change, quality, and requirements management.
- Describe reporting, communication and stakeholder management.
Project Management (PM²) Foundation Certification
Certify your ability to use PM² - the official Project Management Methodology of the EC
Open to all, but directed at:
- Entry-level Project Managers (PMs) and project teams wishing to learn more about project management and the PM² Methodology.
- Experienced Project Managers (PMs) and team members who wish to learn more about the PM² Methodology.
- Project teams that wish to start using the PM² Methodology in their projects.
- Key concepts relating to projects.
- Key concepts relating to PM².
- Project organisation and roles in PM².
- Phases of a project.
- Project planning.
- Monitoring and controlling of projects.
- Risks and issues.
- Change, quality, and requirements management.
- Reporting, communication and stakeholder management.
- Multiple choice
- 100 questions
- 70+ marks are required to pass (each question is worth 1 mark)
- The exam is 75 minutes in duration
- Closed book exam.