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PM² Essentials Prep Course

February 22, 23, 26, 27 & March 1 - 2021

Online Live Sessions – 16 hours

Download the registration form. (.pdf, 130KB)

 

This course provides a thorough introduction to the PM² Methodology along with an overview of all the core PM² elements and plans. It includes several exercises and workshops on core Project Management tools, techniques and key PM² templates.

Having completed this course, you will appreciate the benefits of using a project management methodology, be more effective at managing (or participating in) projects, and be familiar with the PM² Governance model and its roles, responsibilities, processes, templates and mindsets.

You will be able to start implementing some of the most essential Project Management best practices, tools and techniques.

Participants of this course will be able to take the PM² Essentials exam.

Is this for me?

This course is designed for Project Team Members or Project Managers who would like to learn more about the PM² Project Management Methodology, adopt an easy to use project methodology for their organization or projects.

The course is open to all. Prior experience in project management or working in projects is useful but not required.

This course is also ideal for those who want to work for EU funded projects and companies who are collaborating with the EC.  Having in your CV the acknowledgment of attending a PM² workshop showcases your familiarity with the PM² methodology and your commitment to project management excellence.

Content

• Introduction to projects, programs, portfolios and PM methodologies
• The PM² focus on outputs, outcomes and business implementation
• The PM² Governance model and its roles & responsibilities
• The PM² mindsets and professional virtues
• The PM² Project lifecycle - Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitor & Control, Closing
• PM² management processes, key tools, core techniques
• Key PM² templates - the Business Case, Project Charter, Project Handbook and Project Work Plan templates
• The four PM² Logs and the Stakeholder Matrix
• Workshops focused on PM² templates
• PM² tips and tricks
• In-class learning, quizzes

This course includes the following: 

• The PM² Guide—Open Edition (free download from the EU Bookstore)
• A Project Governance Model (i.e. roles & responsibilities)
• A Project Lifecycle (i.e. project phases)
• A set of Processes (i.e. project management activities and guidelines)
• A set of Project Artefacts (i.e. templates and guidelines)
• A set of Mindsets (i.e. effective beliefs and behaviours)
• A link to agile practices (Agile PM²)

What is PM²

PM² is a Project Management Methodology developed by the European Commission. It is available to the public in the form of the “PM² Guide—Open Edition”. Edition 3.0 was published under an open source license in December 2018.

PM² enables Project Managers to deliver solutions and benefits to their organisations through the effective management of project work.

PM² is a light and easy-to-use methodology which incorporates elements from a wide range of globally accepted project management best practices described in standards and methodologies such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, IPMA-ICB. It also captures operational experience from projects run within the European Institutions.

The publication is available for free download.

The PM² Alliance

PM² Alliance is an international member-driven and volunteered non-profit organization, founded by PM² certified practitioners. 

PM² Alliance is the organization that promotes the PM² Certifications. See more information about the PM² Certifications

 

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