MSP® 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner blended learning

Learning objectives

By the end of this learning, you should:

Foundation

• 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

Practitioner

• 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

• 12 months access to our accredited MSP Foundation online learning
• MSP Foundation exam: must be taken online via web proctor and pass confirmation received prior to attending your workshop (must be taken within 12 months of purchase)
• Two-day MSP Practitioner workshop (virtual/classroom) (must be taken within 12 months of purchase)
• MSP Practitioner exam: must be taken online via web proctor (must be taken within 12 months of purchase)
• The official MSP manual (digital & hardcopy)

Optional extras:

• Take² exam insurance – A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here

Materials

Course material for your Practitioner workshop: 

If you opt for classroom delivery you will be provided with a printed version of the ILX course material. This will be issued on day one of your course.

If you select virtual delivery material will be accessible via the ILX portal. Full instructions with a link to the portal will be issued within 48 hours once you have booked your chosen course date.The course materials will be provided in a PDF format and available for download. You will need to download and save the materials to your device, so that you can annotate them during the training course.

Digital & hardcopy official manual: Your will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to access the digital version of your manual. Please note: There is a 5-year limitation in accessing your eBook.The hardcopy will be shipped to your chosen address within 48 hours of purchase.

What's covered?

Foundation e-learning

• Introduction and key concepts
• MSP principles
• MSP themes – Introduction and organization theme
• MSP themes – Design theme
• MSP themes – Justification theme
• MSP themes – Structure theme
• MSP themes – Knowledge theme
• MSP themes – Assurance theme
• MSP themes – Decision theme
• MSP processes
• Exam simulator

Practitioner workshop

• Introduction to MSP Practitioner exam
• Themes
• Lifecycle

Target audience

This learning would be suitable for:

• Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
• 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
• Portfolio management staff
• Specialist programme staff

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase to register on the Peoplecert portal for the Foundation exam. Once registered you will be able to book your online Foundation exam at a date and time of your choice. Once you have booked your Practitioner course you will be sent another email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement. This will enable you to book your online Practitioner exam at a date and time of your choice.  You are responsible for booking your own exam. For more information about how to take your exam and the technical requirements, please click here. 

Please note: We would like to inform you that during open book exams candidates can use only official hard copy books or softcopy e-books available only through VitalSource on a secondary device. 

Recertification: This certification has a renew within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found here.

Exam format

Foundation

• 60 minutes
• Multiple choice
• 60 questions
• 60% pass mark (36/60)
• Closed book

Practitioner

• Open book (Only the MSP 5th Edition manual is permitted)
• 60% pass mark (42/70)
• 150-minute duration
• Multiple choice