Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) was developed as a best practice guide on Programme Management. The guide comprises a set of Principles and a set of Processes for use when managing a programme. MSP® represents proven programme management best practice in the successful delivery of transformational change through the application of programme management. MSP® is very flexible and designed to be adapted to meet the needs of local circumstances.

MSP® Framework

The MSP® framework is based on three core concepts:

• MSP® Principles. These are derived from positive and negative lessons learned from programme experiences. They are the common factors that underpin the success of any transformational change
  
  
• MSP® Governance Themes. These define an organization's approach to programme management. They allow an organization to put in place the right leadership, delivery team, organization structures and controls, giving the best chance for success
  
  
• MSP® Transformational Flow. This provides a route through the lifecycle of a programme from its conception through to the delivery of the new capability, outcomes and benefits.

This course includes:

• Programme management introduction
• Determining if a change warrants a programme approach and whether it is worth doing
• Establishing the programme
• Transformational flow processes
• Governance themes
• Benefits management
• Leadership & stakeholder engagement
• Programme assurance reviews & audit

What's Included:

This is an intensive five day course, providing all you need to get through the MSP Foundation and Practitioner examination first time:

• All accompanying course material
• The official manual
• The cost of the MSP Foundation and Practitioner examinations

Refreshments will also be provided throughout the duration of your training.

BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS:

• Utilize best practice in programme management to successfully deliver transformational change.
• Carry out the coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance to the business.
• Manage the transition of the solutions developed and delivered by projects into the organization’s operations, whilst maintaining performance and effectiveness.
• Encourage realistic expectations of the organizational capacity and ability to change.
• Lead business transformation accommodating high levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk

BENEFITS FOR ORGANIZATIONS:

• Align corporate strategy, delivery mechanisms for change and the business-as-usual environment.
• Continually monitor progress, assess performance and realize benefits.
• Apply a common framework of understanding for all programmes.
• Add value by focusing on benefits.
• Encourage feedback in order to refine future strategies based on evidence from programmes.

This course is aimed at any organisation or individual seeking to understand and adopt a controlled approach to running 
and supervising its programmes, in particular:

• Programme Managers 
• Senior Managers who will ‘sponsor’ the change, or perhaps be held accountable for its success
• Operational Managers charged with embedding the change in their area
• Operational staff undertaking a role in the programme or related projects
• Programme office staff (PMO) wishing to build upon their project management knowledge
• Experienced Project Managers
• Those seeking a professional qualification in programme management

MSP® Foundation Examination

The purpose of the MSP® Foundation level is to confirm you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the MSP® guidance to interact effectively with those involved in the management of a programme or act as an informed member of a Programme office team, business change team or project delivery team working within an environment supporting MSP®. The foundation qualification is also a pre-requisite for the practitioner certification.

Exam Format

• Multiple choice
• 75 questions per paper with 1 mark available per question
• 5 questions to be trial and not counted in scores
• 35 marks required to pass (out of 70 available) - 50%
• 60 minutes duration
• Closed book.

MSP® Practitioner Examination

The purpose of the practitioner level is to confirm you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the MSP guidance to act as an informed member of a programme management team. This level is also required for programme management professionals progressing toward the advanced practitioner certification, and those aspiring to become programme management professionals in the future.

Exam Format

• Objective testing
• 8 questions per paper
• 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
• Two-and-a-half hours duration
• Open-book (only the MSP Guide is allowed).

By successfully passing the practitioner exam, delegates attain ‘Registered Practitioner’ status