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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® FrameworkMSP PrinciplesMSP ThemesMSP 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.

Presented in association with aims4change, a PEOPLECERT Accredited Training Organisation.

MPS® is a Registered Trade Mark of AXELOS Limited.

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Managing Successful Programmes® Foundation and Practitioner

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