MSP® 5th Edition Foundation E-Learning + Certification | Maxpert Trainings (2024)

Content – What do you learn in the training?

Managing Successful Programmes’ represents proven Best Practice programme management and is a framework for successfully delivering large scale, so called, transformational change through a dossier of related projects and related activities to make the change ‘stick’.Whilst not being prescriptive it is very flexible and designed to be adapted to meet the needs of local circ*mstances. It provides an adaptable route to facilitating change and reaches its ultimate objectives by bringing together the key elements of governance themes, together with transformational flow processes, all underpinned by common sense principles to enable success.

COURSE INTRODUCTION

  • Course objectives
  • What is MSP?
  • The MSP examination requirements

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

  • Changing vs Running the business
  • Difference between programme & projects
  • The programme environment
  • Drivers for change
  • Types of programme
  • When to use a programme approach

PROCESSES & PROGRAMME INFORMATION

  • Sequence of processes in the programme lifecycle (‘transformational flow’)
  • Key inputs and outputs of each process
  • Purpose of each process
  • Key activities associated with each process

PROGRAMME ORGANISATION

  • Differences between leadership and management
  • Typical programme organisation structures
  • Key responsibilities and attributes of the key programme roles
  • Functions of a programme office

LEADERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

  • Stakeholder management vs Engagement
  • Stakeholder analysis - Interests and influence
  • Stakeholder engagement strategy
  • Programme communications plan

PLANNING & CONTROL

  • Development of a programme plan and projects dossier
  • Tranches vs Workstreams
  • Dependency types and priorities
  • Controlling projects and transition
  • Resource management
  • Monitoring and control strategy

THE BUSINESS CASE

  • Programme mandate and the outline business case
  • Business case in the transformational flow
  • Elements of the business case
  • Areas of focus of the key MSP roles

BENEFITS MANAGEMENT

  • Importance to programme management
  • The benefits management cycle
  • Benefits identification and categorisation
  • Benefit mapping and profiling
  • Benefits management strategy and realisation plan
  • Areas of focus

VISION

  • Vision statement development
  • Characteristics of a good vision statement
  • Areas of focus

BLUEPRINT DESIGN & DELIVERY

  • The POTI model Intermediate and final future states
  • Areas of focus

RISK & ISSUE MANAGEMENT

  • Purpose of risk management strategy and issue management strategy
  • Risk management cycle
  • Programme and project level risk escalationaIssue management cycle
  • Configuration management
  • Change controlaAreas of focus

QUALITY & ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Quality versus assurance
  • Scope of programme qualityaIntegrated assurance principles
  • Assurance management techniques

MOCK EXAM SIMULATOR

  • Randomised MSP Foundation level exam questions

Aim of the training – What benefit do I get from the training?

The MSP guidance benefits the organisation and the individual alike.

  • Upon completion of the course, you will be a more effective member of a programme team, understanding how your role fits into the wider picture, and how you can help contribute more effectively to the realisation of strategically aligned benefits.
  • By helping to correctly manage a programme your organisation can reduce the level of risk involved and protect your investment in change. The MSP guidance provides you with the framework to effectively manage transformational change, ensuring it’s governance themes and processes are applied appropriately to suit your organisation’s circ*mstances.
  • The MSP Foundation e-learning is accredited fully prepares you for the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation examination.

Target group – Who should attend the training?

The course is aimed at anyone who aims wants to achieve the MSP Foundation level qualification.

  • Newly appointed Programme Managers who may have a background in managing projects but have not previously operated in a transformational change environment
  • Senior Managers who will ‘sponsor’ the change, or perhaps be held accountable for its success
  • Operational Managers charged with embedding the change in their area
  • Operational staff undertaking a role in the programme or related projects
  • Programme office staff (PMO) wishing to build upon their project management knowledge
  • Experienced Project Managers
  • Those seeking a professional qualification in programme management.

Principle

The course combines multiple voices, animation and interactive exercises, providing training at a time, pace and location to suit individual requirements and is equivalent to a classroom workshop.

BENEFITS
• An exam simulator which results in exceptional pass rates
• Increased retention of learning
• Less time taken to learn
• Increased control and visibility of progress and achievement
• Reduced travel costs
• Accessible from any location

PMI®-Table

Maxpert GmbH is an authorised training partner of PMI
PMI-Certified participants will receive PDUs for participating in the MSP® Foundation E-Learning as part of their PMI-Re-certification.

Certification: PMP®, PgMP® and CAPM®

Technical PDUs: 13,0
Strategic PDUs: 6,5
Total PDUs: 19,5
Zertifizierung: PMI-RMP®

Technical PDUs: 4,0
Strategic PDUs: 6,5
Total PDUs: 10,5
Certification PfMP®, PMI-SP®, PMI-ACP® and PMI-PBA® earns 6,5 PDUs for category "Strategic".

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Exam

The exam can be taken virtually online using a service provided by PeopleCert.

  • Objective testing
  • 75 questions (5 trial questions)
  • 35/70 to pass or 50%
  • 60 minutes (more time allocated in countries where English is a second language)
  • Closed-book
  • Online proctored exam OR an approved test center (Pearson Vue/Prometric)

Exam language

English

Examination institute

PeopleCert

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MSP® 5th Edition Foundation E-Learning + Certification | Maxpert Trainings (2024)

FAQs

How hard is the MSP exam? ›

The MSP Practitioner Exam

Probably one of the hardest exams I've ever done and certainly harder than either the PRINCE2 or AgilePM Practitioner exams. The exam is 2.5 hours long, open book (thank god). There are eight questions each worth 10 marks. You need 40 marks out of the total 80 to pass (again 50%).

Is managing successful programmes hard? ›

Preparing for the Managing Successful Programmes or MSP Exam can be a difficult task, but with the right approach and study plan, you can significantly improve your chances of success.

Is the MSP certification worth it? ›

Studying and getting certified in MSP is a great way to learn the skills you need as a program manager. However, while certification alone can certainly help you advance your career, you will still need adequate experience applying the framework to unlock the best opportunities out there.

How long is the MSP practitioner exam? ›

The duration of the exam is 150 minutes and delegates are permitted to use an open text book (only the MSP guide is permitted). MSP® Practitioner training is offered by ILX Group an ATO of AXELOS Limited. MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited.

How hard is it to pass the CPP exam? ›

This exam is considered to be moderately difficult. PayrollOrg recommends studying for at least a few months before you take the exam.

How hard is the clinical simulation exam? ›

This rigorous exam tests not only theoretical knowledge but also the depth of clinical judgment and decision-making skills in simulated patient care scenarios. This explains why the CSE is known as one of the most difficult examinations in the medical field, with a pass rate of approximately 63% for new candidates.

How hard is the clinical medical assistant exam? ›

The CMA exam is a moderately difficult exam that you will have to spend some time preparing for. The exam covers all the basic information you should know to work as a medical assistant.

How hard is the CCS P exam? ›

The CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based) exam is known to be challenging, with a pass rate of just 35% in 2022. It requires comprehensive knowledge of physician-based coding practices.

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