Who is this Certification for
For Organisations
- Builds a common sustainability-aware project vocabulary across teams and departments
- Ensures project staff understand the governance logic of SPM² before engaging in structured projects
- Supports onboarding of new team members into sustainability-integrated project environments
- Establishes a measurable baseline of competence aligned with the EU SPM² Methodology
- Contributes to organisational readiness for sustainability-oriented project governance
For Individuals
- Provides formal recognition of foundational knowledge in Sustainable Project Management
- Serves as a starting point for progression within the SPM² certification pathway
- Enhances employability in sustainability-oriented, EU-funded or governance-driven project environments
- Demonstrates commitment to structured, responsible project management practice
- Aligns individual competence with contemporary regulatory and ESG-related professional requirements
SPM² Foundation Certification
Description
The SPM² Foundation Certification (Sustainable PM² Associate) is an entry-level certification that validates foundational literacy in the Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) Methodology. It confirms structured understanding of the PM² governance architecture and the integration of sustainability within its lifecycle, processes and artefacts. This level establishes a common sustainability-aware project language and ensures that candidates understand how sustainability considerations are embedded within structured project environments. The Foundation level does not assess applied decision-making or leadership capability.
Exam difficulty level: Easy
Study material: The examination is based exclusively on:
- SPM² Guide v.1.0 (full document) – the sole mandatory study reference
- SPM² Core Artefact templates (as described within the Guide)
- No external project management frameworks or supplementary reading is required or assessed
Exam Format
This is an online proctored exam powered by our our online examination platform:
- Online proctored exam
- Multiple choice questions
- 45 questions per exam
- 45 minutes duration
- At least 35 questions need to be answered correctly to pass the exam
- One mark awarded for every right answer
- No negative marking for wrong answers
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites.
However, we recommend to have:
- PM² Basic Certification (or higher), to ensure familiarity with the underlying PM² governance architecture
- Completion of an SPM² introductory training programme or workshop
- Basic awareness of sustainability concepts and EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. SDGs, EU Green Deal)
Other available PM² Certificates
SPM² Foundation Certification
For Students, PM² Alliance Members or PM² Basic or higher holders