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MSP
MSP is a globally recognized framework for best practice programme management.
Programmes are temporary structures used by organizations to lead investments in change.
MSP Foundation
This 3-day course is held in our virtual classroom with our expert instructor, you can join the class and network with your peers from anywhere with an internet connection
Course Overview:
MSP is specifically designed to address the most common challenges that organizations encounter when leading investments in change. It is designed to align programmes and projects to organizational strategy and to provide governance. It focuses on the outcomes of benefits, whilst mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders.
MSP 5th edition consists of a set of principles, themes, and processes that provide a clear roadmap for the programme lifecycle and ensure successful organizational outcomes:
The 7 principles are the driving requirements that are continually required to achieve value from programme management. These principles are universal, self-validating, and empowering.
The 7 themes help organizations to identify key roles, responsibilities, and information needed to support the theme. The themes give very practical guidance illustrating how MSP can be used according to the reasons for a programme. These reasons, or drivers, include:
innovation and growth
organizational re-alignment
effective delivery
efficient delivery.
The 7 processes provide a route through the lifecycle of a programme with an emphasis on the incremental nature of a programme enabling a cyclical progression towards the desired future state.
MSP 5th edition emphasizes more flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and thus enabling organizational agility.
Why Obtain MSP certification:
MSP is the go-to certification and guidance for programme managers, business change managers and the next step for project managers to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to positively respond to the challenges they face when managing programmes and larger, more strategic or multiple projects.
Programme management using MSP creates a framework that enables the organization to align the delivery of programmes and projects to organizational strategy; and to focus on the delivery of outcomes and benefits, while mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders at all levels. MSP can be used in conjunction with all the other best-practice products (such as PRINCE2® and MoP®) and international or internal organizational standards
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the MSP Foundation course, candidates will:
1. Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP
2. Understand how the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
3. Understand the MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
4.Understand the MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme
Who Should Attend:
The MSP Foundation qualification is intended for:
Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
Project managers/senior project managers
Business change managers
Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including project board members (e.g. executive), project assurance, and project support
Operational line managers/staff (e.g. process owners) operating within a programme environment
Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of programmes, including: programme board members (e.g. senior responsible owner), programme assurance, and programme management office personnel
Portfolio management staff
Specialist programme staff
Prerequisites:
There are no pre-requisites for taking the MSP 5th edition Foundation exam. It is an entry level certification that does not require any previous knowledge or experience, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning how to manage multiple projects and programmes successfully. This certificate has no expiry date.
Exam & Certification
This course prepares participants for the examination leading to the MSP Foundation Certificate.
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, upon completing 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.
Course Material & Inclusion:
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 AXELOS practice examinations
Quick reference and exam guidance materials
The official MSP publication is 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 eBooks’ section of your PeopleCert Account.
The MSP Foundation online examination is conducted via PeopleCert using the online web proctored service which is available 24/7.
MSP Practitioner
This 2-day course is held in our virtual classroom with our expert instructor, you can join the class and network with your peers from anywhere with an internet connection.
Course Overview:
MSP is specifically designed to address the most common challenges that organizations encounter when leading investments in change. It is designed to align programmes and projects to organizational strategy and to provide governance. It focuses on the outcomes of benefits, whilst mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders.
MSP 5th edition consists of a set of principles, themes, and processes that provide a clear roadmap for the programme lifecycle and ensure successful organizational outcomes:
The 7 principles are the driving requirements that are continually required to achieve value from programme management. These principles are universal, self-validating, and empowering.
The 7 themes help organizations to identify key roles, responsibilities, and information needed to support the theme. The themes give very practical guidance illustrating how MSP can be used according to the reasons for a programme. These reasons, or drivers, include:
innovation and growth
organizational re-alignment
effective delivery
efficient delivery.
The 7 processes provide a route through the lifecycle of a programme with an emphasis on the incremental nature of a programme enabling a cyclical progression towards the desired future state.
MSP 5th edition emphasizes more flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and thus enabling organizational agility.
Why Obtain MSP certification:
MSP is the go-to certification and guidance for programme managers, business change managers and the next step for project managers to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to positively respond to the challenges they face when managing programmes and larger, more strategic or multiple projects.
Programme management using MSP creates a framework that enables the organization to align the delivery of programmes and projects to organizational strategy; and to focus on the delivery of outcomes and benefits, while mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders at all levels. MSP can be used in conjunction with all the other best-practice products (such as PRINCE2® and MoP®) and international or internal organizational standards
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of your MSP Practitioner course, you will:
1. Understand how to apply the MSP principles in context
2. Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context
3. Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP processes in context
Who Should Attend:
The MSP Practitioner qualification is intended for:
programme managers and aspiring programme manager
project managers/senior project managers
business change managers
operational line managers/staff (e.g. process owners) operating within a programme environment
other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of programmes, including: Programme Board members (e.g. senior responsible owner), programme assurance, programme management office personnel
portfolio management staff
specialist programme staff.
Prerequisites:
To take the MSP 5th edition Practitioner exam, candidates are required to have MSP 5th edition Foundation certificate. The MSP 5th edition Practitioner certificates are valid for three years. To remain accredited, Practitioners can re-sit the exam or log CPD points through our online subscription, My MSP.
Exam & Certification
This course prepares participants for the examination leading to the MSP Practitioner Certificate.
A 150-minute, 70 question exam is administered by an independent examination body, PeopleCert.
A passing mark of 42 marks or 60% is required to receive your certificate.
The exam is provided as an online examination voucher, upon completing your course you will receive an email from PeopleCert with information on how to register and schedule your exam. The examination is 150 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.
Course Material & Inclusion:
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 AXELOS practice examinations
Quick reference and exam guidance materials
The official MSP publication is 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 eBooks’ section of your PeopleCert Account.
The MSP Foundation online examination is conducted via PeopleCert using the online web proctored service which is available 24/7.
MSP Foundation &
Practitioner
This 5-day course is held in our virtual classroom with our expert instructor, you can join the class and network with your peers from anywhere with an internet connection.
Course Overview:
MSP is specifically designed to address the most common challenges that organizations encounter when leading investments in change. It is designed to align programmes and projects to organizational strategy and to provide governance. It focuses on the outcomes of benefits, whilst mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders.
MSP 5th edition consists of a set of principles, themes, and processes that provide a clear roadmap for the programme lifecycle and ensure successful organizational outcomes:
The 7 principles are the driving requirements that are continually required to achieve value from programme management. These principles are universal, self-validating, and empowering.
The 7 themes help organizations to identify key roles, responsibilities, and information needed to support the theme. The themes give very practical guidance illustrating how MSP can be used according to the reasons for a programme. These reasons, or drivers, include:
innovation and growth
organizational re-alignment
effective delivery
efficient delivery.
The 7 processes provide a route through the lifecycle of a programme with an emphasis on the incremental nature of a programme enabling a cyclical progression towards the desired future state.
MSP 5th edition emphasizes more flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and thus enabling organizational agility.
Why Obtain MSP certification:
MSP is the go-to certification and guidance for programme managers, business change managers and the next step for project managers to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to positively respond to the challenges they face when managing programmes and larger, more strategic or multiple projects.
Programme management using MSP creates a framework that enables the organization to align the delivery of programmes and projects to organizational strategy; and to focus on the delivery of outcomes and benefits, while mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders at all levels. MSP can be used in conjunction with all the other best-practice products (such as PRINCE2® and MoP®) and international or internal organizational standards
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the MSP Foundation course, you will:
1. Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP
2. Understand how the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
3. Understand the MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
4.Understand the MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme
At the end of your MSP Practitioner course, you will:
1. Understand how to apply the MSP principles in context
2. Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context
3. Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP processes in context
Who Should Attend:
The MSP Foundation and Practitioner qualification is intended for:
Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
Project managers/senior project managers
Business change managers
Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including project board members (e.g. executive), project assurance, and project support
Operational line managers/staff (e.g. process owners) operating within a programme environment
Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of programmes, including: programme board members (e.g. senior responsible owner), programme assurance, and programme management office personnel
Portfolio management staff
Specialist programme staff
Prerequisites:
There are no pre-requisites for taking the MSP 5th edition Foundation exam. It is an entry level certification that does not require any previous knowledge or experience, making it accessible to anyone interested in learning how to manage multiple projects and programmes successfully. This certificate has no expiry date.
To take the MSP 5th edition Practitioner exam, candidates are required to have MSP 5th edition Foundation certificate. The MSP 5th edition Practitioner certificates are valid for three years. To remain accredited, Practitioners can re-sit the exam or log CPD points through our online subscription, My MSP.
Exam & Certification
The foundation course prepares participants for the examination leading to the MSP Foundation Certificate.
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 practitioner course prepares participants for the examination leading to the MSP Practitioner Certificate.
A 150-minute, 70 question exam is administered by an independent examination body, PeopleCert.
A passing mark of 42 marks or 60% is required to receive your certificate.
The exam is provided as an online examination voucher, upon completing 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.
Course Material & Inclusion:
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 AXELOS practice examinations
Quick reference and exam guidance materials
The official MSP publication is 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 eBooks’ section of your PeopleCert Account.
The MSP Foundation and Practitioner online examinations are conducted via PeopleCert using the online web proctored service which is available 24/7.
