MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) consists of a structured framework for organisations of all sizes and from all sectors to improve practices, offer better services and more effectively prepare for the future. It is a proven programme management best practice leading to the successful delivery of transformational change.
MSP 5th edition emphasises on flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and enabling organisational agility. MSP 5th Edition Foundation provides knowledge of how to plan, manage, and deliver programmes from start to finish. This certification is for professionals who are interested in learning how to manage multiple projects and programmes successfully.
Course Overview
MSP® is a globally recognised, valued, and adopted programme management framework. It is designed to align programmes and projects to organisational strategy and to provide governance. MSP® is specifically designed to address common challenges that organisations encounter when leading investments in change. These include:
- insufficient support from decision-makers in the investing organisation(s)
- unclear decision-making
- unsustained focus on outcomes and benefits
- poorly defined, communicated, or maintained narrative that supports the vision
- lack of clarity about the gap between current and future states
- unrealistic expectations about the capacity and ability to change
- failure to engage and influence stakeholders
- complex dependencies obscuring an integrated approach
- inability to influence the prevailing culture
- difficulties in keeping effort focused at the right level of detail
MSP® consists of a set of principles, governance themes and a transformational flow to provide the route map for the programme lifecycle. Understand how governance and control mechanisms are applied to ensure the programme stays on track, aligned to organisational objectives, and delivers expected benefits. MSP® is very flexible and can be to tailored to serve the needs of any circumstances.
Our MSP® 5th Edition Foundation Course runs over 3 days in our virtual classroom.
Learning Outcomes
The MSP 5th Edition Foundation course is based on the following learning outcomes:
- Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP
- Understand how the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
- Understand the MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
- Understand the MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme
Who should attend
- Programme managers
- Project Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- Programme Managers
- Portfolio Managers
- Business Change Managers
- Benefits Managers
- Project Delivery team members
- Senior Responsible Owners
- Business Analysts
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Exam & Certification
This course prepares participants for the examination leading to MSP® 5th Edition Foundation certification. The exam is held online via a proctored exam platform.
- A 60-minute, 60 question, multiple-choice exam is administered by an independent examination body, PeopleCert.
- A passing mark of 60% is required to receive your certificate.
The exam is provided as an online examination voucher, on the first day of your course you will receive an email from PeopleCert with information on how to register and schedule your exam. The examination is 60 minutes, please allow for an additional 30 minutes for set up and authentication. You will require a photo identification, quiet space, webcam, speakers and a reliable internet connection.
The exam schedule is available 24/7 so you can sit your exam at a time that suits you. Your voucher will be valid for 12 months, we do recommend you complete your examination as close to the course date as you can – this is when the information is fresh and relevant.
A Take2 exam re-sit is included if there is a 'failure' result from the first attempt. Take2 will not be available from a missed or absent exam attempt.
Course Material & Inclusions
This course comes with access to PeopleCert's official training e-materials. The Learner Kit includes:
- Course workbook/slideshow for students to download, or view on laptop or tablet devices
- Official sample examinations and rationales
- Quick reference and exam guidance materials
The official MSP® publication included as an eBook. This will be provided on the first morning of the course as part of your PeopleCert exam voucher. When you redeem your PeopleCert Voucher Code, there will be a new eBook in the ‘My Resources’ section of your PeopleCert Account.
The MSP® Foundation online examination voucher, conducted via PeopleCert using the online web proctored service which is available 24/7.
A Take2 exam re-sit is included if there is a 'failure' result from the first exam attempt. Take2 will not be available from a missed or absent exam attempt.
