Project Management:
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)® 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner
12 months e-learning + exam vouchers
€1.229 + VAT
“Project Manager
is a person who believes
nine women can deliver a baby
in one month.”
Project Management:
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner
E-learning + Web-based examination
Key information about this course:
Price: 1.229 € + VAT ( 12 month E-learning + Exam Vouchers)
- 38+ hours of course material included
- Fully accredited training course
- Expert tutor support
- Fully mobile compatible
- 12 months access – start today!
- FREE Exam vouchers
Pass the MSP Foundation and Practitioner exams on your first attempt!
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) is a globally renowned program management methodology. Created by AXELOS, it supports high-priority business objectives by breaking larger programs down into more manageable projects. At the same time, it prioritizes organization, vision, stakeholder engagement, benefits realization, and a tight focus on the ‘business case’ to ensure programs generate as much value as possible.
Not only can MSP program management drive strategic program management and transformation, but studying it can also help professional project and program managers unlock incredible career and networking opportunities.
This course suite offers everything you need to pass the MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner exams to become a fully qualified program manager!
This MSP Foundation and Practitioner course offers an excellent introduction to the key concepts, responsibilities and facts that make up the principles and governance themes of MSP project management, as well as the six MSP Transformational Flow Processes. It then goes into more detail on how to adapt and apply MSP in practice, in-order to make highly valuable contributions to programme management teams including leading, supporting or providing advice on programme management within an MSP environment.
This course provides everything students need to pass the MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner examinations. This includes both practice examinations and FREE exam vouchers for the real thing. An MSP Foundation certification is required to be able to sit the MSP Practitioner exam.
An Introduction to MSP 5th Edition Foundation
Module 0
This module introduces the MSP 5th Edition Foundation course, providing students with a course guide and outlining the course structure.
Module 1: Key concepts in program management
This module outlines the structure and modules of the Foundation segment of this MSP course, letting students know what to expect as they prepare for the exam.
Module 2: The 3 lenses of MSP
The Principles, Themes, and Processes of the framework are introduced in this module. Over the rest of the course suite, students will come to understand how each of these is applied in real-world programs.
Module 3:The organization theme
This module deals with the ‘Organization’ Theme. This focuses on decision-making, sponsorship, scrutiny, and leadership.
Module 4: The design theme
This module looks at the ‘Design’ Theme. This focuses on shaping programs in a way that clarifies risks, benefits, and the desired ‘end state’.
Module 5: The justification theme
This module examines the ‘Justification’ Theme. A program cannot proceed unless the projected benefits justify the investment of time and resources. To aid with this, the Theme also deals with elements such as cash-flow management and budgeting.
Module 6:The structure theme
This module examines the ‘Structure’ Theme. This deals with elements of planning, such as people, equipment, and facility management, as well as setting the pace of program deliverables.
Module 7: The knowledge theme
This module examines the ‘Knowledge’ Theme. This covers the acquisition, curation, verification, and utilization of knowledge. It also looks at how to take lessons from each program in a way that fosters a culture of continual improvement.
Module 8: The assurance theme
This module examines the Theme of ‘Assurance’. This deals with the clarification of roles and responsibilities, as well as the ‘three lines of defense’. Students will also learn about the ways program governance relies on Assurance and how they can plan Assurance activities.
Module 9: The decisions theme
This module looks at the Theme of ‘Decisions’. This is crucial, given how often managers need to make decisions throughout a program, such as in response to risks or other issues. It also outlines the importance of having best practices in place when making decisions.
Module 10: The MSP processes
This module examines the MSP Processes, which help guide practitioners throughout programs to help them achieve desired outcomes.
Module 11: Course wrap up
This module wraps up the Foundation course, revisiting previously covered materials to help students prepare for the Foundation exam.
Module 12: Practice exams
This module offers two approved MSP Foundation practice exams to help students prepare for the real thing. The exam simulator also helps students get used to the conditions of the official exam.
An Introduction to MSP 5th Edition Practitioner
Module 0
This module provides the structure for the Practitioner section of the course suite.
Module 1: The MSP Practitioner course
This module takes students through the details of the MSP Practitioner exam. Students are also introduced to a ‘program scenario’ that will be used throughout the course to demonstrate how the framework is applied in practice.
Module 2: Principles, strategy and plans
This module looks at Principles, Program Strategy, and Program Plans. Students examine these elements in the context of the program scenario.
Module 3: The organization theme
This module takes another look at the ‘Organization’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 4: The design theme.
This module takes another look at the ‘Design’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 5: The justification theme.
This module takes another look at the ‘Justification’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 6: The structure theme.
This module takes another look at the ‘Structure’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 7: The knowledge theme.
This module takes another look at the ‘Knowledge’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 8: The assurance theme.
This module takes another look at the ‘Assurance’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 9: The decisions theme
This module takes another look at the ‘Decisions’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.
Module 10: The MSP processes
This module reexamines the seven Processes. Each Process is also applied to the program scenario.
Module 11: Course wrap up
This module revisits and wraps up the course, helping students get ready to sit the Practitioner exam.
Module 12: Practice exams
This module comes with two approved practice exams from AXELOS for the Practitioner certification exam. Students can use these exams to familiarize themselves with the official exam conditions, as well as test their knowledge of the previous modules.
PeopleCert Exam Information
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MSP 5th Edition Foundation exam:
- The exam has 60 questions, each of which is multiple-choice
- Students have an hour (60 minutes) to complete the exam
- The exam is closed-book (only provided materials may be used)
- Students must score at least 36/60 (60%) to pass
- If a student requires extra time, they are advised to contact PeopleCert
MSP 5th Edition Practitioner exam:
- The exam has 70 questions, each of which is multiple-choice
- Students have two and a half hours (150 minutes) to complete the exam
- The exam is open-book
- Students must score at least 42/70 (60%) to pass
- If a student requires extra time, they are advised to contact PeopleCert
What is Managing Successful Programmes?
‘Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)’ is a program and project management framework. It offers flexible yet comprehensive best practices for planning, instigating, managing, and concluding successful programs, breaking them down into more manageable projects with clearly defined goals.
How does MSP work?
MSP works by breaking down large and complex programs into more manageable projects. It also provides non-prescriptive best practices for program management, which can be used and adapted in virtually any industry, sector, or location.
The MSP framework describes Themes, Processes, and Principles, which detail how to structure and implement program plans. The best practices and insight of the framework can be adapted to suit any program, regardless of industry, location, sector, or anything else.
What does the MSP certification path look like?
The MSP certification path starts with MSP Foundation, before moving on to MSP Practitioner and, finally, MSP Advanced Practitioner.
How can MSP benefit businesses?
The framework is flexible and adaptive enough to suit almost any organization or program. It also clarifies goals, lines of communication, and roles, enabling streamlined decision-making and making it easier to complete programs on time and within budget.
Practitioners also continually assess their projects for the sake of risk management and ensuring a focus on the ‘Business Case’.
Who can use MSP?
Due to its adaptable and non-prescriptive nature, almost any organization can use MSP. An MSP qualification can also be highly useful for both aspiring or experienced project or program managers.
Who are PeopleCert?
PeopleCert is the owner of and accrediting body for a number of best practice frameworks, including PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP, ITIL 4, and AgileSHIFT.
What are the prerequisites for MSP Practitioner?
In order to sit the Practitioner exam, a student must first earn their Foundation certification.
What do I need to know about the MSP exams?
The Practitioner exam is open book and has 70 questions. The exam lasts 150 minutes, and the pass mark is 60%.
What other frameworks can complement MSP?
MSP can be used alongside several other frameworks, including ITIL 4 and PRINCE2.
Accredited Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)® 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner training is provided by Good e-learning, accredited by PeopleCert.