The PM² Essentials Certification is a Level-2 certification and a popular entry point to the world of PM² Certifications. It is designed to confirm candidates’ understanding of key concepts of the PM² Methodology. The certification exam tests the level of the candidates’ understanding on the what, when, who and how of the PM² Methodology. The exam structure is based on the four pillars of PM² and the PM² Mindsets.

The exam questions are balanced in terms of difficulty and distribution in the 5 areas of Governance, Lifecycle, Processes, Artefacts and Mindsets. For candidates to achieve the certification they must demonstrate their understanding of the PM² concepts in an adequate level so that they will be able to work effectively as a member of a project team of a PM² project.