MSP® Foundation & Practitioner

• Basic understanding of project and program management
• Experience in working within or managing projects
• Familiarity with governance frameworks is recommended

Audience

• Program managers
• Senior project managers
• Business change managers
• Project and program team members

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) is a globally recognized framework for managing programs and achieving transformational change. It provides best practices, principles, and governance structures to ensure successful program execution.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level program and project managers who wish to master MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.

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

• Understand the MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.
• Apply MSP® best practices to real-world program management.
• Align program objectives with organizational strategy.
• Manage risk, stakeholders, and benefits within a program.
• Prepare for and pass the MSP® Foundation & Practitioner exams.

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®

• What is program management?
• Overview of the MSP® framework
• Differences between projects, programs, and portfolios

MSP® Principles

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

MSP® Governance Themes

• Program organization and leadership
• Vision and blueprint design
• Benefits management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Risk and issue management
• Business case development
• Quality and assurance management

Transformational Flow in MSP®

• Identifying a program
• Defining a program
• Governing a program
• Managing benefits realization
• Closing a program

MSP® Foundation Exam Preparation

• Exam format and key concepts
• Practice questions and mock tests
• Tips for passing the MSP® Foundation exam

MSP® Practitioner Level

• Advanced application of MSP® concepts
• Tailoring MSP® to different organizational scenarios
• Managing complex program environments

MSP® Practitioner Exam Preparation

• Exam format and question types
• Practice case studies and scenario-based questions
• Final mock exam and review

Summary and Next Steps