MSP® 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner classroom

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, 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

This is an intensive five-day classroom course that includes:

• All accompanying course material
• The MSP 5th Edition official manual
• The cost of the MSP Foundation and Practitioner 5th Edition examinations (the exams are taken during the course)

What's covered?

Foundation

• Introduction to MSP & the principles​
• Themes
• Lifecycle​

Practitioner

• Introduction to MSP Practitioner exam
• Themes
• Lifecycle

Target audience

This course 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

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. You will be sent full instructions prior to the event. Full instructions with a link to the online pre-course will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.  In addition, whilst attending the course there will also be some exam preparation evening work.

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