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MSP Foundation and Practitioner
MSP Foundation and Practitioner Training

MSP Foundation and Practitioner Training

The MSP Combi training includes BOTH the Foundation and the Practitioner certifications. Both the MSP Foundation exam and the MSP Practitioner exam are included. Candidates can benefit from a reduction on the total price by choosing the Combi training.

The Managing Successful Programmes course consists of two courses: the MSP Foundation and the MSP Practitioner course.

The MSP Foundation certification aims to ensure that a candidate has the theoretical knowledge of how to plan, manage and deliver programmes from start to finish.

The MSP Practitioner certification aims to ensure a candidate can apply and tailor the MSP programme management framework to a real programme.

Following the completion of the course participants should be able to:

  • Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP
  • Understand how the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
  • Understand the MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
  • Understand the MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme
  • Pass the MSP Foundation exam
  • Understand how to apply the MSP principles in context
  • Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context
  • Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP processes in context
  • Pass the MSP Practitioner exam
  • Project managers/senior project managers
  • Business change managers
  • Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including project board members (e.g. executive), project assurance, and project support
  • Operational line managers/staff (e.g. process owners) operating within a programme environment
  • Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of programmes, including: programme board members (e.g. senior responsible owner), programme assurance, and programme management office personnel
  • Portfolio management staff
  • Specialist programme staff

MSP Foundation Exam:

  • 1 hour (75 minutes for non-native speakers)
  • 60 questions
  • Objective Test Questions
  • 60% pass mark
  • Closed book

MSP Practitioner Exam:

  • 2,5 hours (188 minutes for non-native speakers)
  • 70 questions
  • Objective Test Questions
  • 60% pass mark
  • Open book (MSP manual only)

Upon successful completion of each exam and following confirmation of the results, the participants will receive a unique, secure and auditable electronic certificate from PeopleCert.

It is desirable but not essential that participants have some work-experience on programmes. Some pre-read material is provided prior to the training and is expected to be fully read and studied before attending the course.

The following course material is included for this event:

  • Pre-Course Study Materials

The course preparation materials include a structured Pre-Course Study Guide – available online

  • MSP Foundation & Practitioner Material

The material includes the official MSP digital Manual, case study, exercises and solutions, the MSP Glossary, test-exams and hints & tips for both the Foundation & Practitioner Examinations.

  1. We guarantee a comprehensive learning experience. Our course includes pre-course material, manual, practice tests, customized templates and the official exam.
  2. Take advantage of our 20 years’ experience delivering best practice training across the world.
  3. We provide expertise: QRP trainers are carefully selected from our specialized network. Most trainers are accredited on multiple Best Practices.
  4. Our MSP training courses are fully accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of Axelos.
  5. We ensure you maximise the full potential that Best Practices offer. Our experts will give you all the tips for an easy application of the MSP framework within your organisation.
Duration
8 half days
Languages
English
Amount
€ 2890
Included
  • MSP Foundation Exam
  • MSP Practitioner Exam
  • Take2: Free Exam Resit
  • Live Expert Guidance
  • Pre-Course Study Guide
  • Official Digital Manual
  • Digital Course Material
  • Practice Tests
  • Simulated Mock Exams

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