For you:
- understand the strategic implications of AI for marketing
- discover how Generative AI is transforming branding, communication and customer analytics
- gain practical AI tools applied to real cases
- learn to evaluate AI investment and adoption strategies
- understand the ethical and governance implications of AI
For your company:
- identify the highest-value opportunities for applying AI to marketing
- strengthen customer intelligence, branding and communication capabilities
- improve marketing effectiveness through AI-enabled analytics and decision-making
- develop responsible AI governance
- build a sustainable competitive advantage through AI
The PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification is among the most highly recognized certifications that a professional can use to demonstrate they have the skill to manage complex projects. It allows to exchange views using a common language, thanks to a standardized and shared approach. The certification, issued all over the world by PMI (Project Management Institute), certifies individual skills acquired concerning project management methods and techniques. The course prepares participants to sit the exam through the understanding of the PMBoK structure, the topics included in the exam, how to answer the questions on the methods and techniques to study for and successfully pass the exam.
The course consists of three 8-hour in-person sessions, 8 hours of e-learning and 8 hours of online exam simulation, including a 4-hour mock exam and a 4-hour feedback session. These activities are complemented by 12 hours of individual online follow-up sessions, allowing participants to monitor their preparation progress.
The course is intended for project managers who are interested in consolidating their knowledge and obtain a certification that recognizes their experience at an international level.
The course is reserved exclusively to those who attended or will attend Project Management (base or advanced) courses at Bologna Business School.
Bologna Business School is a Authorized Training Partner at the Project Management Institute (PMI)® (PMI is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.).
ACCREDITATIONS AND RANKING
Bologna Business School is EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.
Bologna Business School’s Open Programs are included in the Financial Times Ranking, Executive Education category, 2026.
Luca Costa
Executive Director
luca.costa@bbs.unibo.it
"The PMP® certification is increasingly sought after by both private companies and public administrations. Beyond its direct benefits, pursuing the certification is a valuable learning journey that enables candidates to consolidate and broaden their project management knowledge"
Structure
We aim to be the go-to resource for project management for businesses in the region.
The course structure includes:
- 3 days of classroom sessions
- 8 hours of online mock exams
- 12 hours of online follow-up sessions
Calendario:
- 29 January | On campus | 9:15 AM–5:45 PM
- 30 January | On campus | 9:15 AM–5:45 PM
- 27 February | On campus | 9:15 AM–5:45 PM
- 19 March | Online | 9:15 AM–1:15 PM (mock exam)
- 20 March | Online | 9:15 AM–1:15 PM (feedback)
COURSES
Learning approach
The teaching approach is supported by an e-learning platform, where materials and exercises will be uploaded for study and further learning between classroom sessions. The course also includes a mock exam.
Faculty
Faculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
Alumni
Michele Olivieri
Engineering Manager, Marchesini Group
Project Management Certification (ed. 2023)
"During the in-person sessions at BBS, Luca Costa consistently demonstrated thorough preparation, strong organisational skills and, above all, the flexibility to adapt the topics to participants’ needs, making the lessons interesting and engaging. Beyond the quality of the teaching, I was impressed by the support available outside class: the instructors were always willing to provide clarification and advice on exam preparation, and they remain available even now that I have earned my certification. I found the mock exams offered during the course very useful, as I believe they accurately reflected the difficulty of the actual exam. Given the success of my first experience at BBS, I hope to have the opportunity to attend another BBS course to explore specific Project Management topics in greater depth."
Giuseppe Alberto Maria Svampa
General Manager, KUNST ENGINEERING
Project Management Certification, anno 2019, I edizione
"PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a key step for anyone working in project management. The course is a valuable resource for preparing for the certification exam, identifying the key concepts, and understanding the logic behind such an extensive and complex body of knowledge. Exchanging experiences with fellow participants and benefiting from the insights of the instructor, Luca Costa, provide a valuable complement to studying the more technical aspects of project management."
ANTONIO BIONDILLO
Global Project Chief, STELLANTIS automotive company.
Project Management Certification (ed. 2023)
"I work for a multinational company in the automotive sector, in a role that involves responsibility for managing interconnected projects of varying complexity. Attending the Project Management Certification course at BBS was invaluable, not only for supplementing and refining the knowledge I have gained through years of hands-on project management experience, but above all for consolidating it and developing a deeper understanding of its underlying framework. I greatly value the expertise and experience of the instructors, Luca Costa and Silvia Martellos. Combined with excellent teaching materials and the valuable opportunity to take mock exams, their teaching provides a solid foundation for preparing for the PMP® certification."
Stefano Soriano
IT Service Manager - Team Leader , Gpi s.p.a Group
Project Management Certification, anno 2021, II edizione
"I felt the need to strengthen my project management skills and exchange ideas with instructors and fellow participants about shared challenges, workplace dynamics, and procedures used in other professional settings. The support provided by the entire team of instructors and tutors was outstanding and greatly enriched my learning experience. Taking the Project Management Advanced course, followed by the Project Manager Certification course, helped me develop a broader understanding of the subject and refine techniques I had been applying incorrectly in my day-to-day work. See you again soon, because, as the great Eduardo De Filippo once said, “The exams never end.”"
Networking
Networking takes place between students of the same class, between participants and lecturers, as well as with students from other courses or previous editions of the same program.
Alumni
Michele Olivieri
Engineering Manager, Marchesini Group
Project Management Certification (ed. 2023)
"During the in-person sessions at BBS, Luca Costa consistently demonstrated thorough preparation, strong organisational skills and, above all, the flexibility to adapt the topics to participants’ needs, making the lessons interesting and engaging. Beyond the quality of the teaching, I was impressed by the support available outside class: the instructors were always willing to provide clarification and advice on exam preparation, and they remain available even now that I have earned my certification. I found the mock exams offered during the course very useful, as I believe they accurately reflected the difficulty of the actual exam. Given the success of my first experience at BBS, I hope to have the opportunity to attend another BBS course to explore specific Project Management topics in greater depth."
Giuseppe Alberto Maria Svampa
General Manager, KUNST ENGINEERING
Project Management Certification, anno 2019, I edizione
"PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a key step for anyone working in project management. The course is a valuable resource for preparing for the certification exam, identifying the key concepts, and understanding the logic behind such an extensive and complex body of knowledge. Exchanging experiences with fellow participants and benefiting from the insights of the instructor, Luca Costa, provide a valuable complement to studying the more technical aspects of project management."
ANTONIO BIONDILLO
Global Project Chief, STELLANTIS automotive company.
Project Management Certification (ed. 2023)
"I work for a multinational company in the automotive sector, in a role that involves responsibility for managing interconnected projects of varying complexity. Attending the Project Management Certification course at BBS was invaluable, not only for supplementing and refining the knowledge I have gained through years of hands-on project management experience, but above all for consolidating it and developing a deeper understanding of its underlying framework. I greatly value the expertise and experience of the instructors, Luca Costa and Silvia Martellos. Combined with excellent teaching materials and the valuable opportunity to take mock exams, their teaching provides a solid foundation for preparing for the PMP® certification."
Stefano Soriano
IT Service Manager - Team Leader , Gpi s.p.a Group
Project Management Certification, anno 2021, II edizione
"I felt the need to strengthen my project management skills and exchange ideas with instructors and fellow participants about shared challenges, workplace dynamics, and procedures used in other professional settings. The support provided by the entire team of instructors and tutors was outstanding and greatly enriched my learning experience. Taking the Project Management Advanced course, followed by the Project Manager Certification course, helped me develop a broader understanding of the subject and refine techniques I had been applying incorrectly in my day-to-day work. See you again soon, because, as the great Eduardo De Filippo once said, “The exams never end.”"
COMPANIES
Over the years, our partners have been constantly involved in the various activities that make up the structure of our programs. Companies belonging to our network participate in project work and master classes; they actively contribute to introducing guest speakers and organizing company visits. Our partners are our first supporters: they sponsor various scholarships, host internships for students and provide professional opportunities for graduates.
The partner companies of Bologna Business School are:
AEROPORTO G. MARCONI ASSICOOP BOLOGNA METROPOLITANA AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BOLOGNA FIERE BREVINI POWER TRANSMISSION CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI BOLOGNA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FERRARA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FORLÌ-CESENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI MODENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI RIMINI CAMST CARPIGIANI GROUP CASSA DI RISPARMIO IN BOLOGNA CONFCOMMERCIO EMILIA ROMAGNA CONFINDUSTRIA EMILIA ROMAGNA COSWELL DATALOGIC DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING ENEL ENGINEERING INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA EXPERT SYSTEM FALORNI FASTWEB FERRARELLE FERRARI FERRETTI GROUP FINALMA FONDAZIONE CARISBO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO CESENA FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI CENTO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI IMOLA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI CARPI FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI FERRARA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI PADOVA E ROVIGO FONDAZIONE G. MARCONI FONDAZIONE IBM ITALIA FONDAZIONE ISABELLA SERÀGNOLI FONDAZIONE DEL MONTE DI BOLOGNA E RAVENNA FONDAZIONE PER LA COLLABORAZIONE TRA I POPOLI FOOD TREND FOUNDATION FURLA GOOGLE ITALIA GRANAROLO GROUPM GRUPPO COESIA GRUPPO SISTEMA H-ART HSPI HAWORTH HERA HORSA IBM ITALIA IMA ICONSULTING INTESA SAN PAOLO KPMG ADVISORY LABORATORI GUGLIELMO MARCONI LANDI RENZO LEGACOOP BOLOGNA LIGHTHOUSE MANUTENCOOP MAPE MAPS MASAI ITALIA MASERATI MICROSOFT ITALIA MONTENEGRO N.C.H. NUOVI CANTIERI APUANIA OLIDATA ONIT GROUP OPERA SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA POLTRONESOFÀ REGIONE EMILIA-ROMAGNA RICOH S.E.C.I. GRUPPO INDUSTRIALE MACCAFERRI SAP SCS CONSULTING STMICROELECTRONICS SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SEPS TECHNOGYM TEUCO THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING ITALIA TREVI GROUP UMBERTO CESARI UNICREDIT UNIEURO UNINDUSTRIA BOLOGNA UNIPOL VEM SISTEMI VERONESI VIABIZZUNO VIDEOWORKS VOLVO CAR ITALIA WPP ITALIA YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
FEES
The registration fee for enrollments from companies and institutions is 2.600 euros (plus VAT) to be paid by the start date of the course.
The registration fee for individual enrollments is 2.100 euros (plus VAT) to be paid by the start date of the course.
Several reductions are available:
- for BBS Alumni;
- for companies within the Business Network;
- for groups of at least 3 people.
The fee includes participation in the program, all study materials available through the online platform, and access to Bologna Business School services, including a personal BBS account account and use of study areas.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and companies can check the availability of vouchers at the Interprofessional Fund of reference:
Fondimpresa – for middle managers / middle management
Fondo Dirigenti PMI – for managers of industrial SMEs
Fonditalia
Fondirigenti – for managers
Fon.Coop – for cooperative companies
REQUIREMENTS
The course is reserved for a maximum of 20 participants.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To register, please request the registration form by emailing openprograms@bbs.unibo.it.
FAQs
At the end of the course, a participation certificate is issued (upon reaching 80% of classroom hours).
The documents used in the classroom and any further reading or exercises will be uploaded to our platform, whose credentials will be delivered in the classroom.
Should a group of colleagues wish to participate in the program, it is possible to contact the Program Manager to evaluate an ad hoc participation price.
Our short courses do not require a specific course of study. It is important to have a few years of work experience behind you that can help you, inside the classroom, by bringing real cases dealt with and solutions adopted during your work.
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Email: openprograms@bbs.unibo.it
