The introduction of advanced management models and methodologies is a key factor to improve the competitiveness of the same, and to carry out their strategies successfully. The main objectives of this area are:

• To raise companies' awareness of the introduction of advanced management models and methodologies.
• To develop methodologies and support tools to improve company management.
• To encourage the introduction of advanced management models and methodologies by means of training, consultancy and the usage of new technologies.

• Dissemination and Awareness-Raising Conferences
• Promotion of Business Social Responsibility
• Orientation and advice in management strategies for companies in the sector.
• Orientation and training-action to support the introduction of management models and methodologies, such as: EFQM Excellence Model, Balanced Scorecard, etc., and more specific to the ICT sector, aimed at improving software quality to IT services and information security.
• Forum to exchange results and good practices.

Training-Action Initiatives for Advanced Management Models and Methodologies:

• Professionalisation in Project Management and Preparation for International PMP® del PMI® Certification.
• COMPETIC. Introduction of CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), Maturity Level 2 & 3, and the ISO/IEC 15504-SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination) standard.
• 20000 SME. Introduction of an Information Technology Service Management System in accordance with UNE-ISO/IEC 20000-1:2007 standard.
• SME SECURITY. Introduction of an Information Technology Service Management System in accordance with UNE-ISO/IEC 27001:2007 standard.