MSP is unique in its status as a generic best practice framework; generic yet flexible in application. The Registered MSP Practitioner qualification is now established as the premier programme management qualification in many parts of the world. This course is based upon the third edition of the OGC Managing Successful Programmes. The course will provide you with a full and complete understanding of the MSP programme management framework that can be applied to business scenarios in preparation for work on your own programme. By the end of this course you’ll be able to take both MSP Foundation and Practitioner examinations. Following the standard syllabus issued by the MSP Examinations Board, it focuses on the MSP framework and how this might be applied pragmatically to a variety of real programmes.

This course is designed for practising programme managers, programme directors, programme office staff, change managers and auditors, who wish to gain formal recognition of their skills by taking the MSP Foundation and Practitioner examinations. For trainers it is the first step in acquiring official APMG trainer accreditation.

Benefits

By the end of this course you will:

• Understand the need for programme management and how the MSP framework helps effective programme management.
• Understand and apply any part of the MSP process model to any programme
• Analyse programme stakeholders
• Profile, measure and map benefits
• Prepare key programme documents
• Understand and apply techniques for the management of risks and benefits
• Take the MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner examination papers.

Course Outline

The course will cover each part of the MSP Principles, Transformational Flow, Governance Themes and documents described in the MSP Guide.You’ll work through various case studies during the course. You’ll also work with sample examination papers; examination tips and preparation, for the MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner examinations.

You’ll receive: <
• Pre-course materials
• The Managing Successful Programmes book (OGC MSP Guide)
• The acclaimed course book, including sample documents, full colour reference diagrams and sample exam answers.

Course Schedule
This is a four and a half day course delivered in partnership with OpEyE Consulting.

Day 1
Introduction
Overview
MSP Model
Organization
Vision

Day 2
Benefit realisation management
Leadership and stakeholder engagement
Blueprint
Planning and Control
Business Case
MSP Foundation sample exam

Day 3
Risks and Issues
Quality
Transformational Flow
APMG MSP Foundation exam

Day 4
MSP Practitioner Exam Training
MSP Practitioner sample exam

Day 5
APMG MSP Practitioner exam

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