MSP Foundation - Birmingham

This MSP® course consists of three days of training to help you prepare for and pass the MSP® Foundation exam.

MSP Foundation is a globally-recognised Programme Management qualification which indicates knowledge of best practice in programme management. The course includes the Foundation exam and has been accredited by the BCS (British Computer Society).

MSP Foundation {location} certification delivered by excellent MSP instructors and taught all over the country.

Pre-Course Reading

We recommend you complete a short pre-course workbook before the course begins. This will be provided. You should also read Introduction, Principles and Introduction to Themes from the “Managing Successful Programmes” manual, 2011.

This work should take around 15 hours of study.

Prerequisites

This course is open to everyone and there are no prerequisites to attend.

Who Should Attend?

We recommend this course for anybody interested in learning more about Programme Management.

Course Structure

• The course lasts three days
• During the three days you will prepare for the Foundation exam, which will be taken on the third day

Course Content

• Principles of MSP®
• Governance Theme
• Organisation
• Vision
• Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Benefit Realisation Management
• Blueprint design and delivery
• Planning and Control
• The Business Case
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Quality management
• Transformational Flow Overview
• Identifying a Programme
• Defining a Programme
• Managing the Tranches
• Delivering the Capability
• Realising the Benefits
• Closing a programme
• Tailoring MSP® to the programme environment

MSP® Foundation Exam

• Multiple choice
• 60 minutes
• 75 questions, including 5 trial questions which are not counted in the final score
• The Pass mark is 50%

Why choose The Knowledge Academy?

• We provide you with the official guide to MSP®, ‘Managing Successful Programmes 4th Edition’
• We also give you copies of all course presentation slides and MSP practice papers to ensure the best learning experience
• We make the learning experience enjoyable
• We are trusted by globally leading brands such as JP Morgan, HSBC and Sony as a learning partner of choice.
• We provide pre- and post-course support so you never feel alone
• All of our training is hands-on, using real world examples
• As a market leader, we have an extremely high global pass rate
• Over 90% of our delegates come back to us for further training
• We have the best instructors in the industry which is reflected in our position as the market leader for professional qualifications
• We provide value for money and trained over 25,000 delegates last year
• We have some of the most luxurious course venues worldwide

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What is MSP®?

MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) is a best practice framework consisting of principles and processes to use in the management of programmes. MSP® breaks down large, complex organisational changes into more manageable projects, and is flexible enough to be adapted to meet the needs of any business.

MSP® is managed by the managing body AXELOS. High-profile users include BP, GlaxoSmithKline and the London Olympics.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS limited

BCS Membership

Included in your professional certification; one year’s free BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Associate membership.

Upon passing your examination, make the most of your professional certification and continue your career development with BCS Associate membership. Whether you’re looking for career support through the BCS global skills, training and development framework, SFIAplus, seeking promotion or a network of new contacts, we’re here to support you. BCS membership provides exclusive access to resources, content and opportunities that will enrich your career.

BCS Membership allows you to give back to society. Some of the industry’s challenges are around personal data, health, education, and IT capabilities. By becoming part of the BCS professional community you can get involved and do your bit to make IT good for society.

Anyone looking to manage programmes or manage projects.

There are no prerequisites for the Foundation examination, however, candidates must achieve a pass at Foundation level before attempting the Practitioner examination

Programme manager, Project Leader, Managing Director, CEO