As part of Malta’s national initiative to strengthen capacity in managing EU-funded projects, Xjenza Malta, the government agency for research, innovation, and science communication, hosted an intensive PM² Methodology training delivered by European Academy, a Certified and Affiliated Training Provider (ATP) of the PM² Alliance.
This PM² in-house course, held between the 7th and 8th of July 2025 in Kalkara, equipped participants with all essential knowledge, skills and reference sources on PM², the European Commission’s official project management methodology, ensuring that Malta’s public sector teams are fully aligned with PM² best practices and Horizon Europe project governance standards.
Why PM² Matters for Public Sector Excellence
The PM² Methodology, developed by the European Commission, provides a common and transparent approach to project management, offering a unified framework for EU institutions, agencies, and beneficiaries.
For Xjenza Malta, implementing PM² represents a strategic commitment to professionalising project governance, improving accountability, and ensuring compliance with EU-funded programme requirements.
Throughout the two-day session, participants learned how to:
- Apply the PM² project lifecycle to EU-funded initiatives
- Develop key artefacts such as the Business Case, Project Charter, and Work Plan
- Use the RASCI model for stakeholder and role assignment
- Manage risks, change control, and quality assurance
- Conduct project closure and extract actionable lessons learned
The programme combined theory and application, emphasising how PM² tools and templates can be integrated directly into institutional workflows.
Delivered by Certified PM² Experts
As an accredited PM² Alliance ATP, European Academy delivers all courses through officially certified PM² instructors, including trainers with European Commission experience and authors involved in the development of the PM² Methodology itself. This ensures participants receive authentic, standards-compliant instruction, aligned with the PM² Alliance’s certification and quality assurance framework.
Certification Pathway: From Learning to Professional Recognition
Following the course, all participants received PM² Essentials certification exam vouchers, enabling them to obtain a formally recognised credential. This pathway allows professionals to validate their expertise, strengthen organisational capacity, and contribute to the broader adoption of the PM² Methodology across Europe.
A Model for Building EU-Wide Project Management Capability
This collaboration between Xjenza Malta and European Academy underscores the growing demand for certified PM² training within Europe’s public sector. By investing in staff development, Xjenza Malta is advancing Malta’s readiness to coordinate Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and other EU-funded projects effectively and transparently.
About the Training Provider
European Academy is a PM² Alliance Affiliated Training Provider (ATP) delivering official PM² courses to public institutions, research centres, and private organisations across Europe. Through its team of PM² Alliance-certified trainers and former European Commission experts, European Academy provides tailor-made, accredited training programmes designed to help organisations manage and deliver EU-funded projects with excellence.
Learn more about official PM² courses delivered by European Academy: www.europeanacademy.com
