MSP® (Managing successful programmes) is a globally recognised set of practises and principles that ensure a project is successful. MSP® certification allows you to apply your knowledge into the workplace straight away.
MSP® was originally developed in the late 1980's by CCTA (Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency) as a IT project management framework and it became well recongised in the the IT industry. But later, in 1996, MSP® (managing successful programmes) was released and ever since it has been very successful.
MSP® provide a wide variety of courses to accommodate for wide range of requirements. The Course Bargains provides are MSP® Foundation and Practitioner, MSP® Foundation, MSP® Practitioner, MSP® Practitioner upgrade and MSP® re-registration.
MSP® Foundation and Practitioner has been designed for people who want to get the knowledge of MSP® so you can apply it to projects in your workplace. This course had no entry environments all you need to is a interests in programme management. The course takes place over 5 days. The first part of the course, you will take the Foundation of course. During the 2nd part of the course you wil complete the practitioner part of the course.
The Foundation exam is one hour long and consists of 75 questions. The pass mark is 50%.
The Practitioner exam lasts two and a half hours and it has 80 questions. The questions are multiple choice and the pass mark is 50%.
There are three core theories in an MSP® structure:
MSP® Principles – Following on from positive and negative involvements of programmes. This develops to the proposal of better techniques.
MSP® Governance Themes – A direction of a business’s technique to project management, how to arrange and succeed a team professionally for the best effects.
MSP® Transformational Flow – the growth of a project from beginning to end which consists of the conclusions and benefits.
Here at Course Bargains, we provide MSP® training through three different methods, which are classroom, online and onsite training.
MSP® can be provided via classroom training. This is where you can choose from one of high quality locations to take the MSP® training. Our instructors are highly experienced in both teaching and implementing MSP®. One of the advantages of this method is you get the 'human touch', which is missing from other types of training. Another benefit of this method is you are in a distraction free environment, so this allows you to fully concentrate on the course content. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to ask questions, we helps to clarifty the course content.
Another method Course Bargains provides MSP® is online training. This is where we provide the course sessions and the exam over the internet. One of the immediate advantages of this method is you don't need to travel to one of our high quality locations, which saves you time and money. Another benefit is studies have found that online training has a better retention rate than other methods of training. This is because online training is more interactive, which leads to a better retention rate. Also, you have access to online message boards, where you can discuss any issue you might have encountered. Furthermore, you are in comfortable environment, this means you can perform at your best.
The final method Course Bargains provides MSP® is onsite training. This is where our instructors come to your workplace deliver the course. One of the main advantages for employers is they can overview the training process, this allows them to evaluate their performance. Furthermore, employers can controls costs, as they can limit the number attending the course. Also, it saves you time and money travelling to one of our high quality locations, which saves you time and money. Also, you can directly apply the knowledge directly into your companies situation.
The Course Bargains MSP® Foundation & Practitioner course, signifies a best preparation process in the education of project management. MSP® stands for Managing Successful Programmes and indicates a construction that is flexible and adaptable to assure the requirements of local surroundings.
Some of the modules that are included in this 5 day course include:
Principles of MSP®
Governance Theme
Organisation
Vision
Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
Benefit Realisation Management
Blueprint design and delivery
Planning and Control
The Business Case
Risk management and issue resolution
Quality management
Transformational Flow Overview
Identifying a Programme
Defining a Programme
Managing the Tranches
Delivering the Capability
Realising the Benefits
Closing a programme
Tailoring MSP® to the programme environment