MSP Conversion Training Solutions and MSP Conversion Training Courses

MSP Conversion Training is offered in two variations.

  1. MSP Conversion Training Courses:
    This variation is for individuals wishing to upgrade to either of the MSP Practitioner levels (practitioner or advanced) who may have completed the MSP Foundation at an earlier time. The course is OGC / APMG accredited and either a residential or non residential training course which includes the MSP Practitioner and/or advanced practitioner exam as required.

  2. MSP Conversion Training Solutions:
    This variation is an organisational MSP Conversion Training Solution and is an OGC / APMG Accredited on or off site MSP Training Solution. The MSP Conversion Training Solution is designed for organisations who prefer to have multiple members of staff/employees trained to either of the MSP Practitioner levels at the same time.

Overview of MSP Conversion Training Solutions / Courses

MSP Conversion Training Solutions / Training Courses build upon your understanding gained from the MSP Foundation course and will take you to the level required to sit the optional OGC's Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Intermediate and Practitioner level exams.

We help you apply MSP to your current programme environment during the course so you will gain practical skills by using the OGC's Best Practice MSP methodology and techniques to control real programme issues.

Class sizes are deliberately kept small to enable full and better interaction with MSP Conversion delegates and to encourage class discussion between the MSP accredited trainer (lecturer) and course delegates.

Objectives of MSP Conversion Training Solutions / Training Courses

MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses have the following objectives:

  • To understand the OGC Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) approach, building on the delegates' own experience and knowledge of large-scale change.
  • To understand how Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) could be applied in real life situations so that delegates can tailor the MSP method to different programme scenarios/environments.
  • To prepare course delegates for both the MSP Intermediate and Practitioner Exams.

Outline of MSP Conversion Training Solutions / Training Courses

MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses cover the following areas:

  1. MSP Programme Definition:

    • MSP Programme Definition Strategies.
    • Developing the MSP Programme Definition from the Brief.
    • Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
    • MSP Programme Roles - Skills & Attributes.
    • Project - Programme information flows.

  2. Programme Planning using MSP:

    • MSP Roles and responsibilities in planning.
    • The MSP planning process.
    • Identifying programme tranches.
    • Setting project tolerances.
    • The programme plan.

  3. Programme - Project Interface:

    • Handling Issues.
    • Managing Risks.
    • Handling Quality problems.
    • Handling change with a Change Authority.
    • MSP Benefits realisation and review.
    • Programme audit.

  4. Managing a Successful Programme:

    • Specific site issues.
    • Fundamental principles.
    • Exam preparation.

  5. Case Study:

    • APMG Programme Scenario.
    • Exam based exercises.
    • Writing Terms of Reference.
    • Compiling a Blueprint.
    • Creating a Programme Plan.
    • Factors in developing a Risk Management Strategy.

  6. MSP Exam Preparation:

    • Group question practice.
    • Individual practice.
    • Exam feedback.
    • Practitioner Exam assignment.

Benefits of MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses

MSP Conversion Training Solutions and MSP Conversion Training courses offer the following benefits:

  • Increased understanding of the structured approach to using OGC's MSP best practice programme management product.
  • You will gain an understanding of the MSP method and how to apply MSP on different programmes.
  • Increased confidence of managing or participating in MSP programmes.
  • You will receive an internationally recognised MSP Intermediate or Practitioner certificate from APMG which will enhance your programme management career prospects.

Who should undertake MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses?

MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training courses are recommended to any organisation or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing programmes successfully. Programme Managers, experienced Project Managers, and Senior Business Managers from any discipline working at a strategic or management level will benefit from this course and the framework it brings to delivering controlled and productive change.

Programme Support Office team members, who have observed the kind of organisational and culture change that programmes bring, will also benefit from this course. However they will need to be able to apply their own experience and knowledge to do well at a Practitioner level.

What do MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses include?

MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training courses include the following:

  • MSP Intermediate and Practitioner Examination fees.
  • Delegate pack consisting of course notes, sample exam papers with sample answers, guide to passing the exam.
  • Lunch, tea & coffee refreshments (Not Included in Training Solution).

Please remember to bring your own MSP manual (Managing Successful Programmes) to the course, this will have been provided to you on the MSP Foundation.

Pre-Requisites for MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses

In order to undertake MSP Conversion Training Solutions / TRaining Courses delegates must have previously completed the MSP Foundation course. This is a mandatory pre-requisite for attending MSP Conversion Training.

Additionally passing the MSP Foundation exam is a pre-requisite for sitting the MSP Intermediate and MSP Practitioner exams included within MSP Conversion Training Solutions and Courses.

Pre- Course Preparation for MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses

We suggest that you refresh your MSP Foundation course knowledge by reading through your course notes and the MSP manual (Managing Successful Programmes).

The detailed case study information pack will be dispatched to you prior to the course, which you will need to familiarise yourself with since this is the basis for the MSP Practitioner exam scenario's.

Examination Details for MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses

The optional MSP examinations for the full MSP Course set is in 3 parts the Foundation, Intermediate and Practitioner. MSP Conversion Training Solutions and Training Courses prepare you for the Intermediate & Practitioner exams i.e. the 2nd & 3rd parts.

The MSP Intermediate exam is designed to test your understanding of the basic concepts of MSP. 20 minutes reading time is given before the start of the 90 minute closed book exam and you must answer 3 out of 5 questions on a given scenario, in which you must get 50% of the marks in order to pass. This exam is taken in the afternoon on the second day of the course, following the training.

The MSP Practitioner exam requires you to pass the foundation and intermediate exam papers and then demonstrate an excellent understanding of the principles and theory of MSP in the final Practitioner exam itself. The examiners expect you to show that you can apply the method to the given scenario by using your practical experience and ability to demonstrate thorough understanding in your answers. The paper must be taken on the last day of the course (Friday). The Practitioner exam is a 90 minute open book exam, with a 10 minute reading time, it is based on a set case study/scenario which will have been studied during the training course. There is 1 question worth 75 marks and candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% of the marks in order to pass the MSP Practitioner level exam.

Both the Intermediate & Practitioner papers are sent to the APMG for marking and results are returned within approximately 12 weeks of the examination date. Certificates are raised for successful candidates.

Further Information on MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses

For further information on MSP Conversion Training Solutions / MSP Conversion Training Courses please contact KPS Consultants by email or telephone KPS Consultants on +44 (0)20 8572 7667.

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