Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)®

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 Overview

The Managing Successful Programmes^® (MSP) course was designed for individuals who are interested in studying the MSP guidance in a classroom environment with the assistance of an experienced facilitator. 
There are 2 levels to the  MSP certification program:  Foundation and Practitioner.  The Foundation level is conducted over 3 days while the Practitioner course runs for an additional 2 days (5 days in total for Foundation & Practitioner).

Students can book the following course options:

1. Foundation: 3 days
2. Foundation & Practitioner: 5 days consecutive
3. Foundation & Practitioner split: 3 days and then return for the final 2 days at a later date
4. Practitioner: 2 days (students must have completed the Foundation exam already)

Course Outcome

The MSP course provides students with indepth knowledge and understanding on the practical application of the MSP® best practice.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for anyone looking to manage their programmes in a better manner.  It is specifically useful for:

• Program Managers
• Program Directors
• Project Directors
• Program Support staff
• Senior Managers
• Business Change Managers
• PMO staff
• Plus anyone interested in or involved in program work.

Entry Requirements

This is an open course with no pre-requisite qualifications.  Any experience in programs would be beneficial.

Course Content

The course is based on the Managing Successful Programs manual.  The course covers the Principles, Governance Themes and Transformational flow of the MSP guidance. 

The principles, governance themes and transformational flow of the MSP Framework are all covered. Consolidation work is carried out, giving delegates an understanding of how MSP is applied in practice.

Participants will work through the program transformational flow from recognising when a program exists/is required through to proper closure of the program.  During this journey they will consider all key aspects of the MSP guidance.

Assessment

 To achieve the MSP qualifications, participants will need to successfully complete the relevant exams.

1. MSP Foundation Exam: this is a 1 hour multiple choice exam (taken on the 3^rd day)
2. MSP Practitioner Exam: this is a 2.5 hour Objective Test Exam (taken on the 5^th day)

Participants must pass the Foundation exam before proceeding to the Practitioner exam

Course dates

All public course dates can be found on our online schedule.

This course can also be conducted on an as needed basis inhouse for clients.  Please contact our office for further information.

Course fee includes

The course fee includes the following.  The course price can be found on our online schedule.

• MSP manual
• Foundation exam fee
• Practitioner exam fee (for those students undertaking the whole 5 days)
• Blue Maple study materials
• all catering for the event.