PM2 Foundation

There are no prerequisites to attend this course.

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.

Obtaining the PM² Foundation Certification could significantly enhance your comprehension of Project Management, managing projects, routine project tasks and lead to career advancements.

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.

The key things you will learn are:

• 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.

Day 1

• Overview of PM2
• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Organisation and roles
• Initiating Phase: Project Initiation Request, Business Case
• Initiating Phase (cont.): Project Charter, Phase gate RfP
• Planning Phase: Project Workplan (WBS, estimation techniques)
• Planning Phase (cont.): Project Workplan (project schedule), Quality Management Plan and Requirements Management Plan
• Wrap up Day 1

Day 2

• Planning Phase (cont.): Risk Management Plan and other project plans, Phase gate RfE
• Stakeholders management & communication
• Executing Phase & Closing Phase
• Monitoring & Control
• Team dynamics & high performing teams
• Course wrap-up & exam guidance

This training includes the Certified PM2 Foundation 3.0.1 by PM2 GROUP exam voucher.
Exam duration: 75 minutes
Number of exam questions: 100
Minimum correct questions: 70
Exam style: multiple choice, closed-book

Certified PM2 Foundation 3.0.1 by PM2 GROUP