Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation

• Basic understanding of project management

Audience

• Project and programme managers

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) is a methodology that is built on a framework of principles, themes, and processes that offer a comprehensive guide for managing the programme lifecycle, which can encompass larger, strategic, complex, or multiple projects.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level project and programme managers who wish to learn the fundamentals of the framework to embed MSP within a programme lifecycle.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.
• Apply MSP® principles to manage programmes effectively, including stakeholder engagement, governance, leadership, and risk management.
• Enhance skills in planning, executing, and closing programmes while managing risks and ensuring quality.
• Learn how to align programmes with organizational strategy and ensure that the benefits are realized.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to MSP®

• Overview of programme management
• The MSP® framework and benefits
• Difference between projects and programmes

MSP® Principles

• Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
• Leading change
• Envisioning and communicating a better future
• Focusing on benefits and threats to them
• Adding value
• Designing and delivering a coherent capability
• Learning from experience

Governance Themes

• Organization
• Vision
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Benefits management
• Blueprint design and delivery
• Planning and control
• The business case
• Risk and issue management
• Quality and assurance management

Transformational Flow

• Identifying a programme
• Defining a programme
• Managing the tranches
• Delivering the capability
• Realizing the benefits
• Closing a programme

Examination Preparation

• Exam overview and format
• Exam tips and techniques

Summary and Next Steps