MSP® Foundation
MSP® Foundation training course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the internationally recognised Programme Management Methodology - Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®).
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We offer flexibility. You can choose from our selection of in-class courses as well as online courses.
Try a live virtual courseTarget Audiece
We recommend MSP® Foundation to all project managers who have sufficient experience in their position and want to move to a senior management position. However, the course also targets leading managers who manage projects and are responsible for strategic goals.
The course ia appropiate:
- Members of a Programme Office
- Business change team members
- Project delivery team members
- BCMs
- SROs
Course objectives
- Understand the responsibilities involved in each governance theme apply and tailor the relevant aspects of each governance theme to a given scenario
- Appreciate how each governance theme is applied throughout the transformational flow
- Understand the facts, terms and concepts relating to each theme
- Understand how each governance theme relates to the principles
Benefits
Program management, the key to a successful organization
MSP® is used by companies that implement several projects with a common goal. The program helps to maintain order, systematic and consistent sequence of project implementation. A reward from established program management is the effective coordination of goals across the strategic level.
Adopting a programme management approach such as MSP provides a structured framework that can help organizations avoid these pitfalls and achieve their goals.
Agenda
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09:00 - 10:30
Introduction to MSP
- What is the Program
- What is program management?
- Program structure according to MSP®
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:15
Framework & Concept
- Principles
- Governance Topics
- Transformation Flow
- Management strategies and planning
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch
13:15 - 14:45
Program Vision
- What is a vision?
- How to define a vision correctly?
- Correct program settings;
- Program mandate - prerequisites
- Link to the policy and strategy of the organization
- Program preparation and planning;
14:45 - 15:00
Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:30
BluePrint
- What is Blueprint?
- What must be content?
- Design and preparation of Blueprint;
- Linking BluePrint to strategic goals;
Program settings
- PDD (Program Definition Document) proposal;
- Project and program documentation;
- Program vs. Business Case;
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09:00 - 10:30
Planning & Control
- Program development;
- Plan vs. financial management;
- Program documentation;
- What does program planning require?
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:15
Benefits of MSP
- Key elements of the program
- How the program meets the strategic objectives
- Relationship planning and benefit maps
- Planning and implementing the benefits of MSP®
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch
13:15 - 14:45
Program office
- Key roles and responsibilities
- Office program in the organization
- Organizational structure of the office
- As far as the program of the office belongs and does not belong
14:45 - 15:00
Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:30
Business Case
- Involved parties
- Design, development and implementation
- Business Case according to the SME methodology
Involved parties
- Map and Matrix of MSP® roles
- Leadership vs. management
- The role and involvement of Stakeholes
- Management and involvement of stakeholders
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09:00 - 10:30
Managing the Tranches
- We need Tranches for it
- Implementation of rules and procedures
- Management and control of risks, incidents and problems
10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:15
Quality Management
- Quality processes
- Quality requirements in SMEs
- Configuration Management
- Covering factors of success
- Information Management Strategy
- Quality Strategy Mng. and planning
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch
13:15 - 14:45
Risk Management
- Risk management and problem solving;
- Principles, approaches and strategies of risk management
- Management and control of changes in programs;
- Closing the Program
Formal completion
- Acceptance, handover, final revision
- What is key to fulfillment / closure
- Practical work
14:45 - 15:00
Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:30
Exam Prep
- Revision of practice exams
An intensive 3-day course is designed for everyone, does not require prior knowledge of program management. Experience with project management is an advantage, not a prerequisite.
- Block duration 90 minutes
- Hours 24 hours
- Refreshments Yes
- Exam Yes
Prerequisites
MSP Intro is recommended.
Trainers
Eduard Pitka
Project & Program & Portfolio Auditor & Lead Trainer
Author of many practical materials and templates for these and other methodologies from the Best Management Practice portfolio - Axelos, awarded EXIN Platinum Partner!
- 2018 - P3M3 Assesor
- 2014 - MoP Approved Trainer
- 2010 - PRINCE2, MSP Approved Trainer
- 2007 - Senior Project Manager / Consultant
MSP® Certification
MSP® Foundation | PeopleCert Accredited
Certification
The MSP Foundation Certificate is also a pre-requisite for individuals wishing to achieve the MSP Practitioner Certification
Graduates are able to work in program management offices as well as in the position of program manager. MSP® Foundation certification is also key to completing the next level of MSP®Practitioner.
Examination info
- Closed book
- 60 mintues
- Pass mark: 35 out of 70 (50%)
- 75 questions - multiple choice examination with 5 trial questions
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- Access to the official library - get unlimited access to over 150+ official publications - guides, how-to guides, templates, studies and more.
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- Exclusive webinars & masterclasses - get access to professional lectures and webinars with experts in the field.
- Practical templates and guides - ITIL® Practice Guides, process templates, roles, checklists, implementation examples and more.
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- 21.01.26
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