About Project Management Certification
Project Management Certification Overview
Benefits of Project Management Certification
For Individuals
- Gain an understanding of the European Commission’s official methodology for project management.
- Learn to manage projects and project tasks more effectively.
- Future-proof your career by becoming certified in the preferred approach for EU funded projects.
- Develop practical knowledge in project stages, risk management, stakeholder engagement and change handling.
For Organizations
- Adopt a consistent and official project management methodology recognised across the EU.
- Ensure staff are equipped with practical, clear, and structured approaches to project delivery.
- Strengthen governance and stakeholder engagement in projects.
- Improve project outcomes by aligning with the European Commission’s preferred methodology.
Useful links
Useful links
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European Commission's Official Website
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PM² Project management methodology
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Pass the exam & receive a certificate
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Project Management Certification levels
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Training organizations for Project Management Certification
Important information about language
The training services listed on this website have undergone a quality assurance process to ensure they meet high standards. However, please note that while the quality of the training content has been assessed, the language capabilities in which these services are delivered have not been specifically evaluated. We recommend that users verify the language proficiency and suitability of the service for their needs directly with the Training Organisation prior to enrollment or participation.
SFIA
This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
Project Management (PM²) Foundation Certification
Generic attribute Business Skills up to level 3, Generic attribute Knowledge level 3, Project management level 4, Methods and tools up to level 4
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FAQs
The PM² Foundation certification has been developed by APMG to certify your ability as a Project Manager to:
- Define key project & PM² concepts.
- Describe the project organisation, roles and phases of a project.
- Understand planning, monitoring and controlling of projects.
- Identify project risks and issues.
- Explain change, quality and requirements management.
- Understand reporting, communication and stakeholder management.
The PM² exam is currently available in English, Polish, French and Italian.
No, the exam is only available as closed book.
The PM² certificate does not expire.
PM² is the official European Commission project management methodology, created by incorporating best practices, standards and methodologies to support the management of any type of project.
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