Learn the basic principles of good programme management using the MSP® approach
and prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner examinations on this accredited
programme.
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Duration: 5 days (32.5 hours)
Our MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course is designed to teach the basic
principles of good programme management in line with the Principles, Themes and
Processes described in the MSP® approach. It also prepares delegates for the
Foundation and Practitioner examinations.
This course is designed for anyone who needs to understand programme management
and the practical application of MSP® and to gain the MSP® Foundation and
Practitioner qualifications.
Delegates should have an understanding of and preferably experience in the
issues surrounding business change
The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Course is based upon the “Managing
Successful Programmes – 5th Edition” which describes “best practice” guidance
for handling all types of transformational change programmes.
These are intensive modules and require delegates to undertake some evening work
in their own time.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Describe the differences between programmes and projects
* Describe the Principles, Themes and Processes as described in the MSP® -
5th Edition
* Practice the application of MSP®
* Prepare for both the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Exam
Please note that examinations are the responsibility of the examination board,
PEOPLECERT and must be organised separately by each person attending.
CONTENT
Introduction
* Introduction – what is, and why use, Programme Management
* The Three Lenses of the MSP® Framework
* MSP Principles
* MSP Themes
* MSP Processes
The Themes
* Overview – introduction to the seven Themes
* Organization – roles, accountabilities, responsibilities
* Design – Vision, Benefits, Risk, Target Operating Model
* Justification – Business case and financial planning
* Structure – Delivery approaches, Planning and control
* Knowledge – Knowledge and Information management
* Assurance – Assurance at multiple levels approach and planning
* Decisions – Decision-making, Issue and Risk resolution approaches,
Data-gathering and options analysis
The Processes
* Overview – the seven processes
* Identify the Programme – initial justification
* Design the Outcomes - establishing solid foundations
* Plan Progressive Delivery – build on the programme design
* Deliver the Capabilities– oversee programme delivery
* Embed the Outcomes – adopting new ways of working and realize the benefits
* Evaluate new information – collecting, evaluating, analysing and presenting
new information
* Close the Programme – final assessment and release resources
Practitioner Workshop and Examination
* MSP® Practitioner Examination Objectives and Guidance
* MSP® Review
* MSP® Practitioner Examination Workshops
* MSP® Practitioner Examination
MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Examinations
The MSP® Foundation Exam is of 1 hour duration and consists of 60 multiple
choice questions. A Pass is 36 correct answers, 60%.
The MSP® Practitioner Exam is a written paper of 2.5 hours duration. There are
70 Objective Test style questions to be answered in the 2.5 hours and the
candidate may use an annotated manual. The candidate must score 42/70, 60%, to
be successful.
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Presented in association with aims4change, a PEOPLECERT Accredited Training
Organisation.
MPS® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.