01 Mar PM² Foundation

PM2 Foundation

Introduction

Description of the course:

PM² is a project management methodology developed by the European Commission and open to all. Its purpose is to enable project managers to deliver solutions and benefits to their organisations by effectively managing the entire lifecycle of their projects.

PM² incorporates elements from a wide range of globally accepted project management best-practices. It has been endorsed as the official Project Management methodology by many EU institutions.

PM² qualifications are currently only offered at Foundation level.

The purpose of the Foundation qualification is to measure whether a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the PM² Project Management Methodology to act as an informed member of a project team. The candidate should have achieved a working knowledge of the key principles of PM² project management and the terminology, approach and techniques used.

Objectives and Summary of Course Content:

The candidate should as a minimum be able to recall, recognize and demonstrate understanding of the concepts, approaches and techniques outlined in the guidance, including terms used, process sequences and roles involved.

Specifically (s)he should be able to demonstrate this understanding by being able 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.

Course Format, Qualifications available, exam pass marks:

FOUNDATION

  • 75 minutes
  • Closed book, i.e. no aids are allowed
  • 100 multiple choice questions (four possible answers for each question, one correct answer per question)
  • At least 70% correct answers (70 out of 100) are required to pass the examination

Intended audience:

The PM² certification qualification is intended for project managers and aspiring project managers. It is also relevant to other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including project board members (e.g. senior responsible owners), team managers (e.g. product delivery managers), project assurance (e.g. business change analysts), project support (e.g. Project and Programme Office personnel), and operational line managers/staff.

Course length:

2 days training

Requirements for homework

During the Course, there will be Exercises and homework assigned to be completed prior to the exam. The official handbook is compulsory, and could be delivered during the course.

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