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MSP Foundation training course

MSP Foundation training course.

Align projects with your organizational strategy with MSP Foundation training. Choose from our classroom or online course options and book now to enhance your programme management skills.

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Duration: Instructor-led: 2 days; Self-paced: 14 hours

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18 Aug - 19 Aug
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22 Sep - 23 Sep
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20 Oct - 21 Oct
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17 Nov - 18 Nov
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15 Dec - 16 Dec
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£1,359
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MSP Foundation training courses - benefits

Benefits

This MSP Foundation course offers the following benefits to students:

  • MSP Foundation training helps programme managers deliver required outcomes and benefits, especially those dependent on the coordination of many related, integrated project outputs
  • An MSP Foundation course helps you to better envision and communicate desired outcomes
  • MSP Foundation training helps candidates learn to take the initiative, pro-actively identifying and overcoming obstacles to change such as working practices, attitudes and behaviours
  • The MSP framework helps programme managers deliver tangible advantages to stakeholders, while mitigating any risks to these advantages
  • MSP Foundation helps you learn from experience while establishing a management culture that prompts staff to continuously identify new lessons over the life of a programme.

 

MSP Foundation includes

Both the 2-day MSP Foundation instructor-led course and self-paced online training include:

  • Training course materials accredited by PeopleCert
  • MSP Foundation exam
  • Free exam resit for all upcoming exams (within 12 months)
  • Digital copy of the MSP manual (Managing Successful Programmes (5th edition)) is received when booking your exam
  • MSP Foundation exam preparation
  • MSP Foundation sample exams
  • MSP Foundation timed and marked mock exams
  • Exclusive access to the PeopleCert plus membership for 12 months
  • Certificate after passing the exam(s)
  • Professional CV writing service with 1 year free update
  • 1 month free subscription to the Business Learning Library (BLL)™.
MSP Foundation training courses - details

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Who should attend?

  • Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
  • Project managers / senior project managers and business change managers
  • Key staff involved in the design, development, and delivery of projects, including project board members, project assurance, and project support
  • Operational line managers operating within a programme environment
  • Portfolio management staff
  • Specialist programme staff.

Course times

MSP Foundation course times for students:

  • This course takes 2 days
  • Classes begin at 9:00am and end at 5:00pm
  • The MSP Foundation exam can be sat at any time after completing the course
  • There are 1-2 hours of homework to be completed each day
  • There are 2-3 hours of pre-course study to be completed before joining the course.

Self-study MSP Foundation course online

  • Self-study time required: 14 hours.
  • Course access duration: 12 months.
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MSP Foundation training courses - learning outcomes

Course

Learning outcomes

Individuals will gain an understanding of:

  • Key concepts relating to programmes and MSP
  • How the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
  • The MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
  • The MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme.

Curriculum

MSP Foundation

This MSP Foundation course covers the following topics:

  • Course introduction
  • An overview of MSP
  • MSP principles
  • Programme organization
  • Programme design
  • Programme vision
  • Programme justification
  • Programme structure
  • Quality assurance
  • Decision-making
  • MSP processes
  • Delivering capabilities and embedding outcomes
  • Evaluating new information and closing the programme.
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MSP Foundation training courses - exam

Exam

MSP Foundation exam

The MSP Foundation examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP programme management framework (as described in the syllabus) to be awarded the MSP Foundation qualification.

  • Style: Multiple-choice
  • Questions: 60
  • Pass mark: 60% (36/60)
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Materials allowed: Closed-book
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Timing:At any time after completing your MSP Foundation training
  • Results: 1 business day.

How to find us

20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN,
England, United Kingdom.

Call +44 (0)207 148 5985

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Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:15

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MSP Foundation course for beginners and programme management

The MSP Foundation course is a foundation qualification designed for those new to programme management. This basic MSP course is ideal for beginners seeking a course on MSP and foundational training. The course MSP curriculum covers the essentials of programme and project management, including best practices and key principles. The foundation certification offers an introduction to MSP, project management professional concepts, and the wider context of APM, PMP, and PRINCE2 methods.

Foundation course online and virtual classroom delivery

This foundation class can be taken as a foundation course online or in a virtual classroom. Instructor led training provides real-time guidance, while self-study options are available for flexible learning. The foundation program and foundation MSP course focus on managing successful programmes and transformational change. The MSP training includes exam preparation and covers the MSP exam format and foundation exam requirements.

MSP certification and practical foundation qualifications

Candidates gain foundation qualifications and practical skills to apply MSP in an organisation. The MSP certification helps project managers, product owners, and delivery teams improve programme outcomes. Accredited foundation course program materials are provided by recognised providers such as Axelos. The foundation training and MSP foundation certification support career development and align with international standards.

Comprehensive MSP foundation training and further development

This MSP foundation course offers a pathway to advanced MSP practitioner certifications and further learning. The course training enables students to understand the MSP framework, themes, and processes. MSP coaching, instructor support, and exam practice help candidates pass their exams. Comprehensive content, including business case studies and analysis, is included to enhance management skills.

Flexible MSP foundation program for all sectors

Foundation MSP training courses are suitable for individuals and groups in any sector. The course covers virtual classroom, online learning, and instructor led sessions. Exams and certification are delivered through official examination partners. MSP foundation program materials are kept up to date with the latest guidance from Axelos.

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