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PM² Basic & Essentials

The European Commission's project management methodology

16 teaching hours
Online Live Interactive
Beginner – Intermediate

Upcoming Sessions

There are no scheduled dates at the moment. Contact us for more information.

Seminar Overview

PM² is the project management methodology developed by the European Commission for managing projects within European Union organizations.

It is an open-source methodology and is freely available. It is accompanied by a range of supporting documents and templates.

The seminar provides participants with a complete overview of the project lifecycle, organization, roles, and responsibilities according to PM². It also presents the PM² mindset.

The content is based on the latest version of PM², version 3.1 (2023).

The seminar prepares participants to take the PM² Alliance Basic and Essentials level exams. The exam fee is not included in the seminar cost.

Certificate of seminar attendance.

Free annual access to PMWaves, the online project management software developed by Critical Path.

PM² Basic or Essentials Exam Information

45 or 70
Questions
45(B) or 70(E)
45' or 60'
Duration
45(B) or 60(E) minutes
Lifetime
Validity
Does not expire
>78% / 72%
Passing score
35 out of 45(B) / 50 out of 70(E)
Question types Multiple choice
Approach Predictive environments
Delivery mode Online Proctored
Language English
Breaks No breaks

What the Seminar Includes

Comprehensive training in the PM² methodology

Official EU Methodology

The official methodology of the European Commission

Free Resources

Access to all official templates and guides

Basic & Essentials

Both levels in a single seminar

Practical Exercises

Hands-on experience with PM² artifacts

Free PMWaves

6-month access to the platform

Certification

Option to certify through PM² Alliance

Prerequisites

No formal qualifications required
A basic understanding of project management is helpful
Ideal for those working in the public sector or on EU projects
The PM² Alliance certification exam is optional and is organised separately from the seminar

Note: The PM² methodology and all its artefacts are freely available through the Open PM² Initiative. Resources are provided free of charge on the PM² Alliance website.

What You Will Learn

The PM² methodology in depth

The PM² life cycle
The 4 project phases
PM² Artefacts
Project governance
Mindsets and competences
Tailoring the methodology
Organisational structures and PM² roles (PSC, PO, PM, project teams, RASCI)
PM² and Agile — the Agile PM² extension for modern projects

Certification Process

1

Training

16 teaching hours

2

Practice

Application through case studies

3

Certification

Exam by PM² Alliance (optional)

The Instructor

YV

Yiannis Vithynos

Founder & Lead Instructor, Critical Path

PMP® PRINCE2® Practitioner PMI-ACP® PM²

Yiannis Vithynos is the founder of Critical Path and the lead instructor for all seminars, with nearly 30 years of experience in project management and professional training.

He has trained thousands of professionals in public and in-house seminars, and has worked as a consultant for many large organisations. He is also the creator of PMWaves.

30+
years of experience
5000+
professionals trained
4
certifications
A gift for all participants

Free Access to PMWaves

Every seminar participant receives free access to PMWaves, the comprehensive project management platform.

Multi-project management

Gantt Charts & Schedules

Risk Management

Learn more about PMWaves

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PM² free?

Yes, the PM² methodology and all its materials are freely available from the European Commission through the Open PM² Initiative.

Who uses PM²?

Primarily EU organisations, public bodies, NGOs and companies working with the EU.

How often is the seminar offered?

The seminar is offered several times throughout the year. Contact us for the next available dates.

What is included in the seminar cost?

The cost includes 16 teaching hours of training, study materials based on the official PM² v3.0.1 guide, an attendance certificate and 6-month free access to PMWaves. The PM² Alliance exam is charged separately.

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