Project Description

The Sustainable Project Management through PM² (SPM²) project is designed to embed sustainability into project management education across Europe. By adapting the European Commission’s PM² methodology, this project provides a tailored framework that integrates sustainable practices within project management processes, equipping future professionals to address environmental challenges with practical and innovative solutions.

SPM² seeks to bridge the gap between project management education and the evolving needs of a green economy by developing a standardized curriculum, digital resources, and a modular micro-credential system. This framework will empower higher education institutions (HEIs) and vocational education and training (VET) centers to deliver training that aligns with the EU’s Green Deal, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and labour market expectations for sustainability-focused skills.

By fostering collaboration with industry leaders, certification bodies, and academic institutions, SPM² ensures that project management education not only responds to sustainability goals but also prepares a resilient and skilled workforce capable of leading green transitions across Europe.

Objectives

  • Create the SPM² Guide & Digital Resource Hub
    Develop a practical guide and an interactive online platform with tools, articles, and webinars to empower professionals in applying sustainable project management through PM².
  • Standardize SPM² Profiles & Curriculum
    Define core competencies and align educational programs to equip future project managers with the skills needed for sustainable, impact-driven project delivery.
  • Launch Micro-Credentials & Training Programs
    Design flexible, standards-aligned micro-credentials with digital badges, promoting lifelong learning and professional growth in SPM².
  • Secure Certification & Recognition of SPM²
    Partner with HEIs and certification bodies to establish SPM² as a recognized, ISO 17024-compliant standard for sustainable project management education.

Expected Impact

The project will strengthen digital and green capabilities in education, providing pathways for upskilling that support the EU’s Green Deal and UN SDGs, enhancing career mobility through accredited credentials​.

Key impact points include:

Enhanced Digital and Green Skills

Through the SPM² Guide and Digital Resource Hub, students and professionals will have access to an innovative platform that offers practical tools, templates, and case studies. This hub will develop competencies in sustainable project management, increasing learners’ adaptability to evolving green and digital skill demands.

SPM² will train project managers and graduates to incorporate eco-conscious practices in their work, directly contributing to EU climate targets, such as carbon neutrality and sustainable development. Graduates equipped with SPM² credentials will play a critical role in sectors prioritizing green transformation.

The micro-credential framework will allow learners to earn stackable, accredited certifications recognized across Europe. This modular approach to certification enables both students and professionals to gain targeted, industry-validated skills that are essential in the sustainability and project management fields, enhancing their employability and mobility across sectors.

By establishing a flexible credentialing system, SPM² supports ongoing education and skill acquisition. Professionals can continually update their expertise, adapting to new industry standards and sustainability practices, thereby fostering a resilient, future-ready workforce.

The dissemination efforts by the project team will promote the SPM² framework across Europe, encouraging institutions, businesses, and public sector bodies to integrate sustainability into their project management practices. This broad impact aligns with European Union objectives to create a greener, more sustainable economy.

SPM² at a Glance

Project Details
  • Funding Program: Erasmus+
  • Call: 2024
  • GA No.: 2024-1-RS01-KA220-HED-000256067
  • Type of Action: KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher education (KA220-HED)
   
  • Duration: 24 months
  • EC Funding: € 250.000,00
  • Consortium: 7 partners from 5 countries
  • Coordinator: University of Novi Sad (Serbia)
 

Work Packages

WP1

Project Management

WP2

Stakeholder Engagement, Needs Analysis, and SPM² Guide Preparation

WP3

Curriculum Development and Digital Resource Hub

WP4

Micro-Credential Framework Development and Pilot

WP5

Dissemination, Knowledge Sharing, and Exploitation

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Project Partners

The project partners comprise a diverse coalition of organizations, each bringing unique expertise and resources to collaboratively achieve the project’s objectives and maximize impact.

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Project Coordination

Dr. Danijela Ciric Lalic
Project Coordinator
Faculty of Technical Sciences
University of Novi Sad
Trg Dositeja Obradovica 6,
21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
[email protected]
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Project Communication

Harry Konstantopoulos
Chief of Operations
European Academy
Liepajas iela 34,
LV-1002, Riga, Latvia
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme under grant agreement No. 2024-1-RS01-KA220-HED-000256067. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.