The course will address the needs of organisations and people involved in international collaborative funded projects. It includes all the essentials for the understanding of the EU projects environment such as the rights and obligations of EU funds beneficiaries and provides step-by-step guidance for the management of projects. 

The training will equip participants with all the necessary knowledge, skills and reference sources to help them understand, tailor and effectively use the PM² Methodology for the coordination of multi-party project work, but also for the effective reporting and smooth communication with the Project Officers of the European Commission.

During this course, the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of project management will be discussed and participants will understand how PM² addresses them. With the help of workshops and exercises, at the end of the course participants will be in a position to start implementing some of the PM² best practices which will increase the quality of their project management. After the training, participants will be in a position to more successfully coordinate collaborative projects and increase their success rates by implementing PM² in their proposals. 

The completion of the course entitles participants to pursue the PM² Basic Certification (see more information below). At the end of the training, participants receive the proof of training and a complimentary voucher (normal cost € 150) for the PM² Basic Certification. 

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

Course’s Benefits & Outcomes:

• Get exclusive information and resources on the PM² Methodology
• Improve the success rate of your project proposals
• Improve the quality of your project planning and reporting
• Increase your organisation’s competitiveness
• Receive tangible and actionable advice on your projects
• Network and exchange experience with peers and possible partners from across EU

PM² is a Project Management Methodology custom developed by the European Commission to fit the specific needs, culture and constraints of EU Institutions. Its purpose is to facilitate the effective management of a project’s complete lifecycle, and increase the quality of the project management process and project results. It incorporates elements from a wide range of globally accepted project management best practices as well as European Commission’s operational experience from many projects. PM² is a light and easy to implement methodology suitable for any type of project.

​The European Commission has published PM² with an open and free license for anyone to use for the management of their projects, with a focus on projects run within the EU Institutions or funded by EU programmes. As such, working knowledge of the PM² Methodology becomes essential for anyone participating in such projects.

#MEPcast discussion with the PM² Methodology’s Authors

Moderator:
Anna Michelle Asimakopoulou, Member of the European Parliament – EU MEP

Panelists:
Athanasios (Sakis) Maraslis, PM² co-author
Nicos Kourounakis, PM² co-author, PM² Alliance Chairman

Participation fee for the whole training:  €1390 exl. VAT 

In order to support the continuous development and progression of the acquired knowledge and skills, it is essential to provide physical and tangible resources to which participants can quickly refer and recall information. Therefore, each participant prior to the beginning of the Seminar will receive a Training Pack containing the following:

1. E-learning resources

a. Pre-training skills-mapping survey, designed to give the necessary information in order to tailor the course to best suit your requirements.

b. Preparatory e-learning modules on key initial elements on the subject

c. The PM² Guide v.3

d. All the PM² PM Artefacts (templates) in editable format (word, excel, ppt)

e. Other electronic resources.

f. Post course support on potential questions relevant to the contents of the course delivered

2. Physical resources (to find them at your doorstep just before the start of the course)

a) Hard copies of training material

b) Various Templates and Resources

c) Course’s Handbook

d) Certification of training completion

e) Notepad & Pen

f) Seminar Bag

3. PM² Basic Certification Voucher
The completion of the course entitles participants to pursue the PM² Basic Certification. At the end of the the training participants receive the proof of training and a complimentary voucher (regular cost € 150) for the PM² Basic Certification.