Course Introduction:

The Managing Successful Programmes MSP® give delegates an in depth knowledge of the use and techniques of the MSP® 'Managing Successful Programmes' phylosophy, as laid out in the Cabinet Office guide 'Managing Successful Programmes'.

Course Description:

Accredited MSP® training is provided by AFA, APMG-International Accredited Training Organisation. For more details please visit AFA. ITAcademy is a reseler for this course.

The objective of this course is to give delegates an understanding of the 'Managing Successful Programmes' (MSP) philosophy and how it can be applied to live programmes. This course is delivered using the latest 2007 MSP manual and syllabus.

The course will cover the following topics:

• Introduction and Programme Management Principles
• Governance Themes
• Organisation
• Vision
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Benefits Realisation Management
• Blueprint Design & Delivery
• Programme Planning & Control
• The Business Case
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution
• Quality Management
• Transformational Flow
  • Identifying a Programme
  • Defining a Programme
  • Managing the Tranches
  • Delivering the Capability
  • Realising the Benefits
  • Closing a Programme
• Programme Office

At the end of the course delegates can take the official MSP® Foundation and Practitioner exam. If in a later stage delegates want to take the official MSP® Practitioner exam they will have to have passed for the MSP® Foundation exam. MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course will be delivered by an accredited training organization (ATO) MSP®. The course consists of a mix of theory and practical exercises. Most of the exercises will be done in small groups. The training materials are very complete.

Audience:

• Programme Managers
• Project Managers
• Everyone else who is somehow involved in handling programes

Prerequisites:

None

Preparation in advance:

It is recommended that students should complete at least 21 hours of personal study by reviewing the syllabus and the Managing Successful Programmes manual in advance of attending training for the certification.

Course activities:

• 2-3 hours of evening work is required in order to take the exam
• Classroom lecturing.
• Individual and group assignments.
• Exam preparation session

Included in the course:

• Joining Instructions and pre-course preparation pack.
• Publication 'Managing Successful Programmes'
• APMG accredited exam
• Copies of the visual materials used in class.
• Examination fees for Foundation and Practioner exams
• Lunch, coffee breaks

About examination:

• MSP® exam is APMG accredited
• Exam administration is APMG responsability
• AFA in colaboration with ITAcademy enable with logistics the administration of the exams
• The exam is online or paper based, in english, or any translation available at APMG