MSP® Managing Successful Programmes Foundation - eLearning (exam included)
750,00 EUR
- 21 hours
MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) is an internationally recognized framework for effective program management. Programs are temporary organizational structures created to drive change investments. MSP is tailored to tackle common challenges organizations face when managing change initiatives, ensuring alignment between programs, projects, and organizational strategy while providing robust governance. It prioritizes delivering benefits, managing risks, and fostering stakeholder engagement. The MSP 5th edition highlights greater flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the program lifecycle, promoting organizational agility.
Key Features
Language
Course and material are in English
Level
Beginner - Intermediate level for professionals
Access
4 months access to the self-paced eLearning platform 24/7
4 hours total video content
with 21 hours study time recommendation
Material
Licensed course materials, PeopleCert Official Training Material (OTM), in digital format.
2 Exam simulation
MSP Foundation exam simulator and online exercises with proposed solutions
Exam included
Exam voucher valid for 1 year. Online exam can be scheduled anytime.
Certification included
MSP® Foundation certificate of completion
About MSP®
Organizations today are in a climate of constant and increasing change. Organizations that are able to transform themselves through effective leadership and strategic management are more likely to survive and thrive in the marketplace. Programme management is increasingly seen as the key to managing this change for organizations.
MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) represents proven programme management for successful change, through the application of programme management strategies. MSP® defines programme management as "actions to implement coordinated organization, management and execution of a set of projects and change activities to achieve results and realize the benefits of strategies for the business".
MSP® Foundation Course
The MSP® Foundation Course covers the full MSP® Foundation level syllabus and prepares participants for the MSP® Foundation exam. It is a practical eLearning course designed for individuals who need a general understanding of program management and MSP®.
Course timeline
Course Introduction
Lesson 01
- Course objectives
- What is MSP?
- MSP exam requirements
Introduction to program management
Lesson 02
- Change vs. run the business
- Difference between programs and projects
- Program environment
- Drivers for change
- Program types
- When to use a program method
Processes and program information
Lesson 03
- Sequence of processes in the program life cycle; 'transformation flow.'
- Important inputs and outputs for each process
- Purpose of each process
- Important activities associated with each process
Program Organization
Lesson 04
- Differences between 'leadership and management'
- Typical program organization structures
- Important responsibilities and attributes for the most important program roles
- Functions for a program office
Leadership and commitment from stakeholders
Lesson 05
- Stakeholder management vs. commitment
- Stakeholder analysis - interests and influence
- Strategy for stakeholder engagement
- Program communication plan
- Planning and Control
- Development of a program plan and project dossier
- Tranches vs. workflows
- Dependent types and priorities
- Check project and transition
- Resource management
- Monitoring and control strategy
Blueprint design and delivery
Lesson 06
- The POTI model
- Intermediate and final future states
- Focus areas
Risk, Issue, and problem management
Lesson 07
- The purpose of risk management strategy and (issue) case management strategy
- Management cycle
- Risk escalation program and project level
- Problem management cycle
- Configuration management
- Change control
- Focus areas
Quality and safety management
Lesson 08
- Quality versus Assurance
- Extent of program quality
- Integrated Assurance Principles
- Assurance management technician
Benefits management
Lesson 09
- The importance of program management
- The benefits management cycle
- Benefit identification and categorization
- Benefits of mapping and profiling
- Benefits management strategy and realization plan
- Focus areas
Vision
Lesson 10
- Vision statement development
- Properties of a good vision statement
- Focus areas
- Test exam simulator
Business Case
Lesson 11
- Programming and outlining business
- Business case in transformational flow
- What is written in the program Business Case
- Focus areas for the most important MSP roles
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this MSP 5th Edition Foundation eLearning Course, you will be able to understand:
Key concepts relating to programs and MSP
MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the program
Purpose and responsibilities of all MSP® roles
Relationship between principles, governance themes, change flows, and the roles in an MSP® program.
All application aspects of the program's processes by the MSP® method.
Start up and handle complex programs.
Identify and control the risks in a program.
Follow up a program's goals and be able to make the adjustments needed
Budget control; Management support; Resource management and Risk management.
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
The MSP certification is designed for professionals involved in managing or supporting large-scale change initiatives, programs, or projects.
Program Managers
Project manager
Portfolio Managers
Senior Leaders and Executives
Change Managers
Risk and Governance Professionals
Exam details
Prerequisites:
There are no formal prerequisites to attend MSP® Foundation course and exam.
Exam details
The exam will be taken online, giving you the comfortable choice of writing the exam at home or the office. We require a computer with an internet connection for the exam and a webcam (ProctorU). The exam is included in this package. Very flexible!
Exam format:
- Multiple choice questions
- Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores
- 36 marks required to pass (out of 60 marks available) - 60%
- 60 minutes duration (25% extra time for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native language)
- Closed book
Licensing
and equality policy
Licensing and accreditation
MSP® Foundation & Practitioner is accredited by PeopleCert, based on partner agreements and meets accreditation requirements.
Equality policy
PeopleCert provides a Special Considerations Policy for exam accommodations. Candidates requiring accommodations should refer to the PeopleCert terms and policies at PeopleCert Special Considerations Policy.
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