Training Course Overview - MSP

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP™)

Audience

The same basic course is presented to all levels of delegates.  Not everyone wishes to undertake the accreditation examinations but simply to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of programme management. 

The MSP™ examinations (Foundation and Practitioner) provide successful delegates with an internationally recognised qualification.  Delegates may choose the level at which they seek accreditation.

The Foundation is typically for those who will be involved in programme management, but not necessarily in a leading role, programme support office staff being a good example.  The Foundation level training may also be appropriate for business executives sponsoring a programme or business change managers.
Although for the last two groups of people we would recommend a 1-day in house.

Overview

The Practitioner level is for anyone requiring an in-depth understanding of MSP, particularly current or prospective programme managers. 

Objective

To understand the benefits provided by programme management and the specifics of the MSP principles and processes.

Topics 

Governance Themes 

  • Organisation
  • Vision
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Benefits Realisation Management
  • Blueprint design & delivery
  • Planning & Control
  • The Business Case
  • Risk Management & Issue resolution
  • Quality Management

    • The Transformational Flow

  • Identifying a Programme
  • Defining a Programme
  • Managing the Tranches
  • Delivering the capability
  • Realising the benefits
  • Closing a programme

    • Pre-course work

    A copy of the textbook is provided prior to the course and delegates are asked to familiarise themselves with it.

    Duration

    3.5 days from 9.00am till approximately 5.00pm (Foundation)
    5 days (Practitioner)

    Delegates will also need to allow approximately two hours each evening for further study if they intend to undertake examinations beyond the Foundation level.

    Course Materials

  • Comprehensive notes and sample examination papers
  • Managing Successful Programmes published by the OGC
  • Shoulder satchel
  • Case Study

    • Examinations

    The APMG Foundation Examination may be taken on the morning of Day 4 of the course.  It consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be answered in 40 minutes.  A mark of 30 is required to pass.

    The APMG Practitioner Examination is taken on the morning of course attendance Day 5, usually following a week-end during which the trainer is available one-on-one.  The Practitioner Examination is of 2.5 hours duration and consists of questions from 9 of the 13 syllabus areas and uses an Objective Test Examination which is a sophisticated multiple choice format.

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