Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)
Key takeaways
MSP is a flexible framework for governing and delivering transformational change across multiple linked projects.
- Use MSP when change is complex, ambiguous, and benefits-led, especially in public or politically sensitive programmes.
- Break large transformations into manageable, inter-related projects while keeping alignment to outcomes and benefits.
- MSP is built on principles, governance themes, and a transformational flow that guides the full programme lifecycle.
- Specification-led programmes can still use MSP, but it may need scaling to fit clearer output definitions.Click for all training locations in UK.
- Choose PRINCE2 or a PMO when you mainly need project delivery or resource coordination rather than transformation.
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The demand for professionals with Managing Successful Programmes skills and MSP certification is growing. As more and more organisations invest in programmes to enable them to accomplish transformational changes, the demand for people holding FunctionalManaging Successful Programmes certification will continue to grow.
If you are seeking to move into a programme management role, or are currently working in such a role, then having training in the principles and best practices of Managing Successful Programmes is vital to equip you with the skills and knowledge to help you to become effective in your role.Functional
There are 3 levels of Managing Successful Programmes Always active certification – Foundation, Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner.
Managing Successful Programmes Foundation
MSP Foundation certification in the management of a programme or to act as an informed member of a programme office, business change team or project delivery team working within an environment supporting MSP.
The Foundation certification is a prerequisite for the MSP Practitioner certification.
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You can gain the MSP Foundation certification by attending an MSP Foundation course and passing the 1-hour multiple-choice, closed-book MSP Foundation exam
Who is it for?
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- A member of a Programme Office (PO); or,
- A business change team member; or,
- A project delivery team member; or,
- Anyone needing to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning MSP; or,Preferences
- Anyone wishing to pursue higher level certifications (e.g. programme managers, business change managers (BCMs) and senior responsible owners (SROs).
Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner
MSP Practitioner certification confirms you understand the MSP guidance sufficiently to apply it to your own work and can act as an informed member of a programme management team. This certification shows you can apply the MSP guidance in a relatively uncomplicated programme within an environment that uses MSP.
MSP Practitioner certification is a prerequisite of the MSP Advanced Practitioner certification.
Practitioner training
You can gain the MSP Practitioner certification by attending an MSP Practitioner courseThe technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. and passing the 2.5-hour multiple-choice, open-book MSP Practitioner exam. Many students gain their MSP Practitioner certification by attending a combined 5-day MSP Foundation and Practitioner course .
Who is it for?
Attend this training if you are:Statistics
- A project manager; or,
- A business change manager (BCM); or,
- A member of a Programme Office (PO); or,
- An expert or advisor working in a specialist/governance role involved in supporting programmes following the MSP guidance; or,Statistics
- Anyone wishing to pursue higher level certifications (e.g. programme managers and senior responsible owners (SROs); or,
- Anyone wanting to perform one of the above roles in future.
Managing Successful Programmes Advanced Practitioner
MSP Practitioner certification confirms you can lead and manage a programme of transformational change. In particular, it shows whether you can apply the MSP guidance in a complex programme within an environment that uses MSP. You must pass the MSP Advanced Practitioner exam is a 3-hour essay-style, open-book examination.
Who is it for?
Attend this training if you are:
- A senior responsible owner (SRO); or,
- A business change manager (BCM); or,The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
- A programme manager; or,
- Leaders or members of a Portfolio or Programme Office.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.