As a project manager responsible for implementing ERPs, my participation in the PAGAP allowed me to develop and update my professional and academic knowledge, opening up new horizons and perspectives with regard to everyday activities, about which we sometimes made decisions as a matter of routine. It was undoubtedly a gratifying experience and was an important tool for my professional career, transforming an enriching challenge into a winning proposition. On the other hand, it provided me with the means and tools necessary to prepare for my PMP Certificate issued by the PMI. Today, having already been certified, I have a far clearer and more practical understanding of all the basic processes of Project Management. The course is an asset for our day-to-day activities considering the way it helps map best practices and standards in the field of project management, in an increasingly demanding environment.

The rapid changes that take place in an increasingly complex world also make it necessary for organisations to adapt quickly and public enterprises are no exception to the rule. Their survival and success depend on a sustained development, which cannot be obtained without a strong emphasis on motivating employees to acquire skills and update their performance, by upgrading with new knowledge components. Given the challenges involved in developing new railway projects, the PAGAP allowed me to consolidate knowledge and techniques in the field of project management, since it encompasses the areas of operational and financial management and behavioural aspects associated with managing teams, complementing my technical training very effectively. The program encompasses areas that provide participants with skills that allow them to view organisations from a global perspective and act accordingly. It is a valuable tool for new forms of action owing to the updated and practical manner in which subjects are taught. The greatest added value was sharing experiences and knowledge with the teaching faculty and colleagues from the most diverse areas. The program was thus an enriching challenge that provided me with tools and know-how, preparing me for the great changes that will perforce occur in public enterprises as well, namely in terms of new ways of performing.

The PAGAP program provides a balance between our professional life and studies. With excellent teachers, it is possible to achieve great results ( on theoretical and practical levels), offering us essential tools to apply in the business world. The knowledge acquired in PAGAP gives access to a wider range of professional possibilities in the future, whether on a national or international level.

In my professional activities, where changes constantly occur owing to political and strategic/operational decisions, it is essential to be able to adapt projects that are underway, to analyse associated risks and always maintain a capacity for leadership. All these aspects are amply contemplated in the PAGAP, presented in a simple manner, but nonetheless making us feel that we are in the presence of the best professionals in this area. The course enables participants to effectively update and develop knowledge in the area of projects in a tangible and appropriate manner. The approach used for the different areas (operational, financial, human resources) as well as the supporting IT tools were an excellent asset. My congratulations for this initiative.

Over the course of my professional activities I became increasingly interested in and curious about the area of project management, largely due to my contribution towards implementing processes and technologies at the Energy Management Unit of EDP Holding, where I was responsible for managing the EDP Group's production assets in the market. In my view, project management plays a fundamental role in terms of organisations, since it ensures competitiveness and provides solutions for strategic needs in a constantly changing and uncertain competitive world. It is a rigorous form of management that uses best practices while implementing processes, new technologies, infrastructure or initiatives that have a different purpose. Through PAGAP I acquired essential tools and skills that complemented my basic training in the field of Engineering. The program was an asset for my personal and professional development and I would highly recommend attending this course.

Foi um enorme prazer frequentar o curso PAGAP - Programa Avançado de Gestão e Avaliação de Projetos. Foi ao encontro das minhas expetativas a vários níveis. O relacionamento interpessoal e a informação transmitida no decorrer dos módulos, tiveram um papel fundamental no meu desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional.