MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training Courses
MSP Foundation Training in two variations to cater for organisational MSP Foundation Training Solutions and individual MSP Foundation Training courses.
- MSP Foundation Training Solutions:
MSP Foundation Training Solutions are an OGC / APMG Accredited 2 day on site MSP Foundation Training Solution. MSP Foundation Training Solutions are designed for organisations who prefer to have multiple members of staff/employees undertake MSP Foundation Training and exams at the same time and on your organisations own premises. An off client site venue can also be arranged if required.
- MSP Foundation Training Courses:
MSP Foundation Training Courses are for individuals wishing to undertake public MSP Foundation Training Course and exams. MSP Foundation Training Courses are an OGC / APMG accredited, 2 day non-residential MSP Foundation training course which includes the MSP Foundation Exam.
Overview of MSP Foundation Training Solutions / MSP Foundation Training Courses
MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training courses provide delegates with an understanding and knowledge of the processes and principles of the OGC's Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Product - A Best Practice Programme Management methodology. You will gain a basic understand of your responsibilities as Programme Manager and acquire the skills you require to be member of a Programme Office/Programme Support Office. MSP Foundation Training Solutions / MSP Foundation Training courses prepare delegates for the MSP Foundation exam.
We help you apply newly acquired MSP Training to your current programme environment during the course so you will gain practical skills by using the MSP method and techniques to control real programme issues.
Class sizes are deliberately kept small to enable full and better interaction with MSP Foundation Training delegates and to encourage class discussion between the APM Group (APMG) accredited MSP trainer and course delegates.
Objectives of MSP Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses
MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training courses enable delegates to:
- understand the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) approach, building on the delegates' own experience and knowledge of large-scale change.
- 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.
- prepare course delegates for the MSP Foundation Training Exam.
Outline of MSP Foundation Training Solutions / MSP Foundation Training Courses
MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training courses cover the following areas:
- Identifying a Programme:
- MSP and the Big Picture.
- The MSP process model.
- The 7 principles of Programme Management.
- Programme Mandate and Brief.
- An outline Vision/Strategy/Direction Statement.
- Defining a Programme using MSP:
- MSP Programme blueprint.
- Project portfolio.
- Compiling a Business Case.
- Strategies and plans.
- MSP Programme structure roles & responsibilities.
- Programme Planning using MSP:
- The programme plan.
- The dependency network.
- Shared resources.
- MSP Programme schedule and tranches.
- Developing Project Briefs.
- Benefits Management using MSP:
- Benefits Management Strategy.
- Benefits models.
- Benefits profile.
- Benefits realisation plan.
- Benefits lifecycle
- Risk Management and Issues using MSP:
- Risk Management cycle.
- The 4 T's for managing risks.
- Issue Management.
- Issue escalation.
- MSP Programme Strategies:
- Quality across the programme.
- Change and Configuration management.
- Programme Audit.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Programme Communications.
- Governing a Programme using MSP:
- MSP Programme Governance Functions.
- The Programme Office.
- MSP Programme processes and procedures.
- Programme support tools.
- MSP Programme Processes:
- Managing the Portfolio.
- Managing Benefits.
- Closing the Programme.
- Programme - Project Interface:
- Handling Issues.
- Managing Risks.
- Handling Quality problems.
- Handling change with a Change Authority.
- Benefits realisation and review.
- Programme audit.
- Managing a Successful Programme:
- Specific site issues.
- Fundamental principles.
- Exam preparation.
- Case Study:
- APMG Programme Scenario.
- MSP Exam Preparation:
- Continuous Assessment and sample MSP Foundation questions.
Benefits of MSP Foundation Courses / MSP Training Solutions
The MSP Foundation courses / MSP Training Solution benefits are as follows:
- Increased understanding of the structured approach to best practice MSP programme management.
- You will gain an understanding of the MSP method and how to apply the MSP best practice method on different programmes.
- Increased confidence of managing or participating in MSP programmes.
- You will receive an internationally recognised MSP Foundation certificate from APMG which will enhance your programme management career prospects.
Who should undertake MSP Foundation Training Solutions / Training Courses?
MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training courses are recommended for individuals either starting out on the MSP Career Ladder or those that have been assigned MSP Programme Roles and responsibilities by their organisation but do not have any prior formal MSP training, experience or practical knowledge although delegates may have experience of non MSP methods. Whilst KPS does not endorse individuals be given any such programme management role under the aforementioned circumstances, delegates for the MSP Foundation Course / Training Solution may include:
- Programme Managers, experienced Project Managers, and Senior Business Managers from any discipline working at a strategic level to deliver change.
- Programme Support Office team members, who have to support organisational and culture change that programmes bring.
- Project Managers keen to develop their skills and identify opportunities for further career advancement.
What do MSP Foundation Training Solutions / MSP Foundation Training Courses include?
MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training courses include the following:
- MSP Foundation Training Examination fees.
- MSP manual (Managing Successful Programmes) - latest edition.
- 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).
Pre-Requisites for MSP Foundation Training Solutions / Foundation Training Courses
We recommend that you have experience of working within a programme environment and if you have knowledge of PRINCE2 project management this would be highly beneficial, but is not essential.
Pre- Course Preparation for MSP Foundation Training Solutions / Foundation Training Courses
The MSP Manual and pre-course case study information pack will be dispatched to you as soon as your payment has been confirmed. We recommend you familiarise yourself with this information prior to the course.
We also suggest that at a minimum you read the Introduction Chapter and the Glossary of the MSP Manual. The more time you can give to reading in advance the greater the benefit during your course.
Examination Details for MSP Foundation Solutions / Foundation Training Courses
MSP Foundation Training Solutions and MSP Foundation Training courses prepares delegates for the MSP Foundation level exam only.
The MSP Foundation exam is a 40 minute, multiple choice paper with 50 questions in which you must get 50% or 25 questions correct in order to pass. The paper is taken at the end of the course and is marked by the invigilator on the day so that you know your mark before leaving. The papers are sent to The APM Group for checking and certificates are raised for successful candidates.
Further Information
For further information on MSP Foundation Training Solutions or MSP Foundation Training Courses please contact KPS Consultants by email or telephone +44 (0)20 8572 7667.
