MSP ® 5th Edition Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner - Online Classroom (exam included)

MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) is a methodology for program management in the sense of the organized coordination of the creation of a portfolio of projects and activities that together enable an enterprise to achieve results and benefits that are of strategic importance. In this sense, program management does not coincide or overlap with project management. In other words, in those contexts where the results and benefits to be achieved are of a strategic nature, but where it is not yet clear by what means and outputs those results and benefits can be achieved. MSP fits into Axelos' best practice for the management of Portfolio, Program and Project Management and therefore integrates well with MoP®, P3O® and PRINCE2®.

What has changed in the 5th edition?

The essence of what a program is remains the same as in the 4th edition of MSP: it is temporary, it focuses on results of benefit, and it engages in leading multiple projects and other work. The core concepts (principles, themes and processes) also still form the overall structure of the guidance. However, these have been revised with the following principles in mind:

• To ensure that MSP remains adaptable and flexible and can be used in a wide range of organizations and environments. There are many different drivers of change, and MSP's approach to program management should ensure that the organization's investment in change is managed wisely.
• Provide guidance for a wide range of investments that benefit from program management, recognizing that the word "program" has many different meanings for organizations, and that wording other than "programs" may be used by those organizations.
• Highlight the incremental nature of a program and show how MSP enables cyclical progression to the desired future state. Organizations are complex, the external context is changeable, and the delivery of benefits and creation of value usually cannot be achieved through a series of linear steps.
• To enable program teams to recognize the many ways outputs and changes can be delivered, including iterative (Agile), linear, and hybrid approaches.

MSP® Practitioner certification

The MSP Practitioner course takes a deeper look at contextualizing and applying MSP elements. MSP 5th edition Practitioner is for project, program, and business change managers who want to build on their knowledge of MSP, to practically apply the MSP framework to real life scenarios, and provide the skills to lead and manage a program. It is a must-have certification for both project and program management professionals to deliver organizational value to their employers and boost their careers.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• Intermediate-Advanced level for professionals
• 2 Days online classroom. 8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
• 14 hours study time recommendation
• Licensed course materials, sample papers, in digital format.
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussions, practical workshops, case studies and practice exams.
• Exam voucher valid for 1 year. Online exam can be scheduled anytime.
• MSP® Practitioner certificate of completion

Objectives

• Understand how to apply the MSP principles in a context
• Understand how relevant aspects of the MRO themes can be applied and tailored in the context
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of managing successful programs and techniques.
• Monitor a program's objectives and the essential adjustments needed to respond to changes in the environment
• Understand how relevant aspects of the MSP themes can be applied and tailored in context.

Who Should Enroll in this Program?

MSP Practitioner is designed for project, program and business change managers who want to apply the MSP framework to real-life scenarios. Practitioner is an essential certification for both project and program management professionals who need to deliver organizational value to their employers and boost their careers.

• Program Managers
• Project manager
• Portfolio Managers
• Senior Leaders and Executives
• Change Managers
• Risk and Governance Professionals

Requirements

To access the MSP 5th edition Practitioner course and exam, participants must hold an MSP® 5th edition Foundation certificate.

Practitioner Content

• Introduction
• 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
• Identify the program
• Design the outcomes
• Plan progressive delivery
• Deliver the capabilities
• Embed the outcomes
• Evaluate new information
• Exam simulator

Exam details

The exam will be taken online, giving you the comfortable choice of writing the exam at home or the office. We require a computer with an internet connection for the exam and a webcam (ProctorU). The exam is included in this package. Very flexible!

Exam format:

• 70 questions (one point for each correct answer)
• 70 points available in total
• 42 points required to pass the exam
• Duration of two and a half hours (25% extra time for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native language)
• Open book exam
• Candidates may use the official Managing Successful Programs 5th Edition paper manual. The manual may be annotated and tabulated but no sticky notes or loose-leaf papers containing additional notes are allowed

FAQ

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation