MSP® 5th Edition Foundation - eLearning (exam included)
750,00 EUR
- 18 hours
Managing Successful Programmes is a framework for delivering large-scale, transformational change through a dossier of related projects and activities. This learning will help prepare you for the MSP 5th Edition Foundation examination. The examination will assess whether you can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP program management framework.
Course timeline
Course Introduction
Lesson 01
- Course objectives
- What is MSP?
- MSP exam requirements
Introduction to program management
Lesson 02
- Change vs. run the business
- Difference between programs and projects
- Program environment
- Drivers for change
- Program types
- When to use a program method
Processes and program information
Lesson 03
- Sequence of processes in the program life cycle; 'transformation flow.'
- Important inputs and outputs for each process
- Purpose of each process
- Important activities associated with each process
Program Organization
Lesson 04
- Differences between 'leadership and management'
- Typical program organization structures
- Important responsibilities and attributes for the most important program roles
- Functions for a program office
Leadership and commitment from stakeholders
Lesson 05
- Stakeholder management vs. commitment
- Stakeholder analysis - interests and influence
- Strategy for stakeholder engagement
- Program communication plan
- Planning and Control
- Development of a program plan and project dossier
- Tranches vs. workflows
- Dependent types and priorities
- Check project and transition
- Resource management
- Monitoring and control strategy
Blueprint design and delivery
Lesson 06
- The POTI model
- Intermediate and final future states
- Focus areas
Risk, Issue, and problem management
Lesson 07
- The purpose of risk management strategy and (issue) case management strategy
- Management cycle
- Risk escalation program and project level
- Problem management cycle
- Configuration management
- Change control
- Focus areas
Quality and safety management
Lesson 08
- Quality versus Assurance
- Extent of program quality
- Integrated Assurance Principles
- Assurance management technician
Benefits management
Lesson 09
- The importance of program management
- The benefits management cycle
- Benefit identification and categorization
- Benefits of mapping and profiling
- Benefits management strategy and realization plan
- Focus areas
Vision
Lesson 10
- Vision statement development
- Properties of a good vision statement
- Focus areas
- Test exam simulator
Business Case
Lesson 11
- Programming and outlining business
- Business case in transformational flow
- What is written in the program Business Case
- Focus areas for the most important MSP roles
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this MSP 5th Edition Foundation eLearning Course, you will be able to understand:
Key concepts relating to programs and MSP
MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the program
Purpose and responsibilities of all MSP® roles.
Relationship between principles, governance themes, change flows, and the roles in an MSP® program.
All application aspects of the program's processes by the MSP® method.
Start up and handle complex programs.
Identify and control the risks in a program.
Follow up a program's goals and be able to make the adjustments needed
Budget control; Management support; Resource management and Risk management.
Key Features
Access
4 months of online access to our accredited MSP Foundation eLearning Premium
eLearning lessons
20 lessons (5 hours of video recorded by accredited teachers). MSP® Foundation eLearning Premium pack.
Support
Full mentoring support, plus many additional resources to help. (Live support)
Materials
Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations) for each lesson, includes several case studies and exercises.
Exam simulator
MSP Foundation exam simulator
Exam
MSP Foundation online exam: valid for 24 months from the date of purchase. MSP® Foundation Exam: ▪ Multiple choice questions / 75 questions ▪ 35 points required for passing (out of 70 available) = 50% ▪ 60 minutes ▪ Book is not allowed at the time of the test ▪ When you pass, you will receive the MSP® Foundation certificate from Peoplecert / AXELOS.
Who Should Enroll in this Program?
Upon course completion, participants will gain a detailed and practical understanding of the MSP program management method. Participants will learn to use MSP for programs of all sizes and types, avoid unnecessary overheads and get maximum benefit.
Pre-requisites: There are no formal prerequisites for the MSP 5th Edition Foundation qualification
Project manager
Middle / senior manager
Portfolio manager
Business development
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