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Project Management (PM²) Foundation Certification

Name: Project Management (PM²) Foundation Certification
Price: 2800.00 USD
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Three days of applied PM²: learn the methodology, practise core processes and artefacts, and prepare for the PM² Foundation exam.

24 hours (3 days) Professional APMG Certifications

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

PM² Foundation recognises knowledge of the PM² project management methodology created by the European Commission. The certification is awarded by APMG International. Over three days you work through the PM² lifecycle, governance, processes and artefacts. You will analyse roles and responsibilities, build core management plans and logs, and apply PM² to a realistic case. Each day includes guided practice and exam-style questions. The exam is set and administered by APMG International. You can schedule it after the course; we include time for mock testing and booking guidance. Results and certificates are issued directly by APMG International. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Explain PM² principles, mindsets and the overall lifecycle
Describe PM² governance layers, roles and key responsibilities
Select and apply core PM² artefacts across the project phases
Plan scope, schedule, resources and quality using PM² guidance
Manage risks, issues and changes with the appropriate logs and controls
Plan stakeholder engagement and communication using PM² tools
Practise exam-style questions and complete a timed mock to prepare for the Foundation exam

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

3-day course agenda

3 days · 24 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 3 recommended days
Practical work: 3 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1PM² overview, governance and lifecycleOverview, principles, governance model, lifecycle and core processes

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Introduction to PM², context in the European Commission, principles and mindsets overview
10:45–12:15 · PM² governance model: layers, roles, responsibilities and decision-making
13:15–14:15 · PM² lifecycle and phase gates: Initiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor & Control, Close
14:15–15:15 · Core processes and the artefact map: relationships and traceability
15:30–16:15 · Initiating a project: Business Case, Project Charter and Project Handbook
16:15–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions on overview, governance and lifecycle
17:00–17:30 · Daily review, key takeaways and preparation for Day 2

Put it into practice

Group exercise to map governance for a sample project and draft a RACI for key roles. Teams outline the Initiation phase artefacts and approvals needed.

You’ll take away
Governance and lifecycle map with Initialisation artefact checklist

Day 2Planning, artefacts and controlPlanning, artefacts, risk/issue/change/quality, stakeholders and communication

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap and Q&A; Planning processes and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
10:45–12:15 · Scheduling, estimating and resource planning; Project Work Plan and baselines
13:15–14:15 · Risk management: Risk Log, response planning and ownership
14:15–15:15 · Issue and change control: Issue Log, Change Log, escalation and approvals
15:30–16:15 · Quality planning and assurance; acceptance criteria and reviews
16:15–17:00 · Stakeholder and communication management: matrices, plans and exam-style practice questions
17:00–17:30 · Daily review and action plan for consolidation

Put it into practice

Hands-on development of a Project Work Plan with a WBS, schedule and resource plan for the case project. Teams populate Risk, Issue and Change logs and draft a Communications Plan.

You’ll take away
Draft Project Work Plan with populated RIC logs and Communications Plan

Day 3Execution, monitoring, closing and exam preparationExecution, monitoring & control, closing, tailoring and exam readiness

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap and Q&A; Executing the plan: coordination, supplier and team management
10:45–12:15 · Monitoring & control: status reporting, KPIs, tolerances and Steering Committee reporting
13:15–14:15 · Benefits, handover and project closure: acceptance, lessons learned and closure artefacts
14:15–15:15 · Tailoring PM²: scaling governance and artefacts for different project contexts
15:30–16:15 · Integrated case study walkthrough: end-to-end PM² application and artefact pack
16:15–17:00 · Mock exam (Foundation-level) under timed conditions
17:00–17:30 · Mock debrief, personal study plan and guidance on booking the APMG exam

Put it into practice

Participants compile an end-to-end artefact pack for the case project and simulate a Steering Committee status update. They reflect on tailoring choices and justify controls applied.

You’ll take away
Completed artefact pack and personal exam study and booking plan

Bring it all together

Certification exam: PM² Foundation, awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for Project Management (PM²) Foundation Certification, marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
PM² Foundation: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.

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Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites set by APMG International for the Foundation level. Familiarity with project work is helpful; bring a laptop and a photo ID for practice activities and exam booking.

Who is this course for?

Project managers seeking to apply an official EU methodology.
Professionals managing EU funded projects.
Team members and support staff looking for a clear and practical introduction to project management principles.

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Nov152026