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MSP® Foundation & Practitioner 5th Edition Course Outline

As this course combines MSP® Foundation and MSP® Practitioner, the content reflects the topics taught within these:

MSP® Foundation 5th Edition Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction

What is a Programme?
Why Use Programme Management?
Overcoming Common Challenges
Programme Environment

Module 2: MSP® Principles

Principles
Lead with Purpose
Collaborate Across Boundaries
Deal with Ambiguity
Align with Priorities
Deploy Diverse Skills
Realise Measurable Benefits
Bring Pace and Value

Module 3: MSP® Processes

Programme Lifecycle

Module 4: An Introduction to MSP Themes

Programme Governance
Fit with Corporate Governance
Plan – Do – Check – Act Cycle
Programme Strategy
Programme Plans

Module 5: Identify Programme

Purpose
Objectives
Process Activity
Programme Mandate
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 6: Organisation

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Governance Approach
Risk Appetite
Organisation Structure
Sponsoring Group
Programme Board
Programme Office
Individual Roles
Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
Programme Manager
Business Change Manager (BCM)
Tailoring Programme Governance
Additional Governance Support Offices
Additional Individual Roles
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement Approach
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan
Preparing for Change
Focus of the Key Roles for the Theme

Module 7: Design the Outcomes

Purpose
Objectives
Process Activity
Activities
Responsibilities
Applications of the Theme in this Process

Module 8: Design

Purposei
Key Relationships with Principlesi
Design Approachi
Vision Statementi
Benefitsi
Types of Benefitsi
Path to Benefitsi
Benefit Map (Top-down)i
Benefit Map (Bottom-Up)i
Understanding Benefitsi
Measuring and Realising Benefitsi
Benefit Profilei
Risk Identification and Prioritisationi
Types of Programme Riski
Risk Prioritisationi
Target Operating Modeli
Current and Target Operating Modelsi
Focus of Key Roles for the Themei

Module 9: Plan Progressive Delivery

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in This Process

MSP® Practitioner 5th Edition Course Outline:

Module 10: Justification

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Programme Mandate
Funding Approach
Programme Brief
Business Case
Measures of Benefit
Financial Planning
Programme Costs
Focus of the Key Roles for the Theme

Module 11: Deliver the Capabilities

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Manage the Tranche
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in This Process

Module 12: Structure

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Delivery Approach
Establishing the Appropriate Pace
Delivery Planning
Multimodal Delivery
Dependencies
Benefits Realisation Planning
Resourcing Approach
Procurement and Supply Chain
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 13: Assurance

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Assurance Approach
Assurance at Multiple Levels
Three Lines of Defence
Assurance Planning
Drivers for Assurance
Assurance Success Factors
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 14: Embed the Outcomes

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 15: Knowledge

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Knowledge and Learning Approach
Knowledge Management
Ensuring Lessons are Learned
Information Approach
Information Management
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 16: Evaluate New Information

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 17: Decisions

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Decision-making Approach
Decision Making Hierarchy
Issue Resolution Approach
Risk Response Approach
Risk Response Options
Data-Gathering and Reporting
Options Analysis
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 18: Close the Programme

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

*After completing 4 days of classroom training and successfully passing your MSP® Foundation Exam, the fifth day of this course is a flexible exam preparation day to prepare you to take and pass your MSP® Practitioner exam online.

We provide comprehensive support during the exam process to make the experience as simple as possible. This exam can be taken at a suitable time, subject to availability; online, anywhere.

Benefits of MSP® online exams include:

Proven higher pass rates
Quicker Results
Save Travel Costs
Flexibility
Convenient
Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready

Who should attend this MSP Training Course?

MSP® Foundation and Practitioner training is of use to a range of professionals:

Members of a programme office
Business change team members
Project delivery team members
Anyone wishing to understand MSP® terminology and concepts
Those wishing to pursue these higher qualifications

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites needed for a delegate to attend the course.

MSP® Foundation & Practitioner 5th Edition Course Overview

This MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certification combines the MSP® Foundation course and MSP® Practitioner course content to provide delegates with an easy way to gain both certifications in one. Earning this MSP® certification is indicative of understanding both the fundamentals and practicalities of using MSP®. The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner exams are both included.

This MSP® training course explains the programme management principles, governance themes and transformational flow that should be applied to the management of programmes. The term “Managing Successful Programmes” is widely adopted in public as well as private sectors. This training will ensure that you acquire the knowledge and skills to carry out the coordinated organisation, direction, and implementation of projects for the benefits to the business. This 5-day combined MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course, taught by our engaging and experienced trainers, will ensure that delegates acquire all the information they need to become efficient MSP® Practitioners and pass both exams.

After attending this MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certification, you will:

Become familiar with MSP® themes
Understand the principles of MSP®
Work with MSP® processes
Be able to plan progressive delivery
Learn how to identify the programme
Understand stakeholder engagement approach
Be able to design the outcomes

At the end of this course, delegates will learn all the necessary topics to work effectively with MSP®. They will be able to build a sustainable management practice that works for the long term. Delegates will be able to enhance their new or current skills and may have extra opportunity to get higher rank in their respective organisation because it is one the most crucial responsibility in the job.

What's included in this MSP® Training Course?

The following is included in this course:

MSP® Foundation 5th Edition Exam
MSP® Practitioner 5th Edition Exam
MSP® Pre-course material
Experienced MSP® Instructor
Certificate
Refreshments
MSP Homework - Set by your MSP Instructor at the end of each day.

MSP Foundation 5th Edition Examination Details

The MSP Foundation Examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP programme management framework to be awarded the MSP Foundation qualification

Type: Standard Classic, Missing Word & List

All questions will be multiple choice

Duration: 60 Minutes
Supervised: Yes
Open Book: Closed Book

No materials other than examination materials provided

Pass Mark: 36/60

60% or higher

MSP Practitioner 5th Edition Examination Details

The MSP Practitioner examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient ability to apply and tailor the MSP programme management framework to be awarded the MSP Practitioner qualification.

Type: Standard Classic & Matching

All questions will be multiple choice. There is a short description of a situation, and then a question

Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Open Book: Yes – MSP 5th Edition Manual

The Managing Successful Programmes 5th Edition Publication is Permitted

Pass Mark: 42/70

60% or higher

MSP® Foundation & Practitioner - United Kingdom

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