MSP® Foundation and Practitioner
Comprehensive MSP® training covering both Foundation and Practitioner levels for programme management professionals.
Course Guaranteed to Run
Course guaranteed to run. If only one participant registers, the course is converted into private flexible 1-to-1 training and consulting.
Why This Course Matters
The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course provides comprehensive training in the Managing Successful Programmes methodology, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to manage complex, transformational programmes effectively.
Who Should Attend
What You Will Be Able to Do
- Understand the MSP® framework for managing transformational change through programmes
- Master the 7 MSP® Principles, 7 Governance Themes, and 7 Transformational Flows
- Learn to define a programme vision, blueprint, and benefits map
- Understand how to govern and control programmes effectively
- Know how to align programmes with organisational strategy
- Be fully prepared to take and pass both the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certification exams
Programme
Practical Exercises & Labs
- Case study: Define a transformation programme — create a vision statement, blueprint, and benefits map
- Workshop: Stakeholder mapping and engagement planning for a programme
- Group exercise: Tranche planning and benefits realisation scheduling
- Practitioner scenario: Apply MSP® tailoring to a complex programme scenario
- Mock exams: Full Foundation and Practitioner practice exams with personalised feedback
Practical Deliverables
Teaching Methods
Certification & Exam Alignment
Certification alignment: MSP® Foundation and Practitioner (AXELOS / PeopleCert)
This course prepares participants for both the MSP® Foundation and MSP® Practitioner certification exams, administered by PeopleCert. The Foundation exam is taken first, followed by the Practitioner exam. Both exam vouchers are included in the course fee. The exams are administered independently by PeopleCert, an external certification body.
The exam is not automatically included unless explicitly stated. The exam may be administered independently by the relevant certification body or testing provider.
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