Overview
Learn how to introduce, apply & adapt MSP® within an organisation
MSP®
Helping you achieve successful outcomes from transformational change
MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) consists of a structured framework for organisations of all sizes and from all sectors to improve practices, offer better services and more effectively prepare for the future. It is a proven programme management best practice leading to the successful delivery of transformational change.
MSP® consists of a set principles, governance themes and a transformational flow to provide the route map for the programme lifecycle. It is very flexible and can be to tailored to serve the needs of any circumstances.
Who is MSP® for?
MSP® is addressed to:
- Programme managers
- Project managers
- Project delivery managers and team members
- Business change managers and team members
- Anyone who works following the MSP guidance
MSP® benefits for the professional
- Shows you how to manage programmes through programme management best practice and deliver transformational change successfully
- Helps you achieve successful outcomes from transformational change
- Proves your expertise and know how
MSP® benefits for the organisation
- Applies a common framework for all programmes
- Adds value by concentrating on benefits
- Helps the alignment of corporate strategy, delivery mechanisms for change and business-as-usual environment
- Improves productivity through progress monitoring, performance assessment and benefits realisation
- Assists in future strategies refinement by encouraging feedback
- Offers best practice guidance to all organisations of any type or size
MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Course Outline
The MSP® Practitioner course revisits all the topics taught in the MSP® Foundation course. This is to ensure that delegates have a fresh understanding of the basics of MSP® with which to work with. Following this revision, the MSP® Practitioner course moves on to cover:
Module 1: 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 2: Deliver the Capabilities
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Context
- Activities
- Manage the Tranche
- Responsibilities
- Application of the Themes in This Process
Module 3: 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 4: 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 5: Embed the Outcomes
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Context
- Activities
- Responsibilities
- Application of the Themes in this Process
Module 6: 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 7: Evaluate New Information
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Context
- Activities
- Responsibilities
- Application of the Themes in this Process
Module 8: 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 9: Close the Programme
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Context
- Activities
- Responsibilities
- Application of the Themes in this Process
The MSP® Practitioner exam is taken 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 online exams include:
- Proven higher pass rates
- Quicker Results
- Save Travel Costs
- Flexibility
- Convenience
- Sit your exam at your home, office, or work when you are ready
