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Overview
Build on your MSP Foundation knowledge and learn how to apply the framework to real programmes. This course helps you tailor MSP principles, themes, and processes so you can lead successful strategic change across multiple projects.
What you will gain
- Confidence applying MSP to real programmes
- Skills to tailor MSP principles and themes
- Ability to plan and govern complex change
- Techniques to manage stakeholders and benefits
- Preparation to pass the MSP Practitioner exam
Who this course is for
- Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
- Senior project managers moving into programme roles
- Business change managers and transformation leads
- PMO and assurance professionals in programme teams
- Senior managers sponsoring or governing programmes
Benefits
Apply MSP in practice
Turn MSP theory into practical techniques you can use immediately on live programmes.
Lead strategic change
Learn how to align programmes with organisational strategy and deliver measurable benefits.
Boost your career prospects
Practitioner status demonstrates advanced programme management capability to employers.
Expert MSP trainers
Learn from accredited MSP practitioners with real-world programme leadership experience.
Flexible study options
Choose live online classes or self-paced study to fit your schedule and learning style.
All-inclusive training package
Course, exam, digital materials, and tutor support included – with no hidden extras.
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This MSP Practitioner course focuses on applying and tailoring MSP 5th Edition. You will work with realistic programme scenarios so you can use MSP confidently in your own organisation.
Apply MSP principles in context
Practise using the seven MSP principles to guide decisions and behaviours across a programme.
Tailor MSP themes
Learn how to adapt organisation, design, justification, structure, knowledge, assurance, and decisions themes to different environments.
Design effective programme strategies
Develop strategies for governance, stakeholder engagement, benefits, risk, and information that support successful delivery.
Plan and govern progressive delivery
Use MSP approaches for tranches, delivery planning, dependencies, and benefits realisation.
Manage programme-level risks and issues
Apply MSP techniques for decision-making, risk responses, assurance, and issue resolution.
Use MSP processes to run programmes
Practise the MSP lifecycle from identifying and designing the programme through to delivering capabilities and embedding outcomes.
Curriculum
The MSP Practitioner course follows the official syllabus and focuses on applying and tailoring MSP principles, themes, and processes in realistic scenarios.
- Applying MSP principles in programmes
- Applying and tailoring MSP organisation theme
- Applying and tailoring MSP design and justification themes
- Applying and tailoring MSP structure and knowledge themes
- Applying MSP assurance and decisions themes
- Applying MSP processes to define and design the programme
- Applying MSP processes to deliver and embed outcomes
Full curriculum details
Applying MSP principles in programmes
- Analyse how each MSP principle guides programme decisions and behaviours
- Use the principles to align programmes with organisational strategy
- Apply principles such as leading with purpose, dealing with ambiguity, and realizing benefits
Applying and tailoring MSP organisation theme
- Design appropriate programme governance structures and roles
- Develop governance and stakeholder engagement approaches
- Create stakeholder engagement and communications plans
- Tailor organisation structures for different programme environments
Applying and tailoring MSP design and justification themes
- Develop a clear vision statement and target operating model
- Use benefits maps and benefit profiles to plan benefits realisation
- Build and maintain the business case and financial plan
- Assess programme risks and justify investment using financial and non-financial measures
Applying and tailoring MSP structure and knowledge themes
- Plan tranches, landing points, and delivery approaches
- Create delivery and benefits realisation plans with appropriate resourcing
- Apply multimodal delivery and dependency management
- Establish knowledge, learning, and information management approaches
Applying MSP assurance and decisions themes
- Plan assurance activities at programme, project, and business-as-usual levels
- Develop assurance plans and schedules aligned with risk and governance
- Design decision-making, escalation, and issue resolution approaches
- Use options analysis, data-gathering, and reporting to support informed decisions
Applying MSP processes to define and design the programme
- Carry out the “identify the programme” process and produce key outputs
- Use the “design the outcomes” process to define benefits, capabilities, and target operating model
- Ensure processes reflect the principles and relevant MSP themes
Applying MSP processes to deliver and embed outcomes
- Plan progressive delivery using tranches and incremental change
- Use the “deliver the capabilities” process to coordinate projects and suppliers
- Apply the “embed the outcomes” process to realise benefits and sustain change
- Evaluate new information and adapt the programme when needed
- Close the programme in a controlled way, confirming benefits and lessons learned
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the MSP Practitioner exam and how we help you pass.
- Format: Multiple choice (objective test)
- Questions: 70
- Pass mark: 60% (42/70)
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Materials: Open book
- Prerequisites: MSP Foundation
- Results: 3 business days
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
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Build advanced MSP skills through structured lessons and tutor guidance.
Practice
Rehearse with sample exam questions and scenario-based exercises.
Pass
Enter the exam confident, backed by high pass rates and free-resit support.
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Our students consistently achieve top results - well above the national average.
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MSP Practitioner Course Overview
The MSP Practitioner course builds on Foundation knowledge to help professionals apply the Managing Successful Programmes methodology in real-world environments. It provides advanced management skills, focusing on governance, leadership, and programme delivery aligned with the MSP 5th edition.
What Is The MSP Practitioner Course?
This practitioner-level MSP training enables learners to apply MSP principles, techniques, and processes to manage complex programmes effectively and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Who Should Take The MSP Practitioner Training?
The MSP Practitioner training is ideal for programme managers, Senior Responsible Owners, and professionals involved in planning and delivering large-scale programmes across the UK and internationally.
MSP Practitioner Curriculum And Learning Outcomes
The curriculum focuses on applying MSP principles to real projects, helping learners develop management skills and techniques that ensure effective programme governance and delivery.
What Topics Are Covered In The MSP Practitioner Curriculum?
Topics include governance, benefits management, risk management, leadership, and stakeholder engagement, all aligned with portfolio management principles.
Developing Strategic Programme Planning Skills
Participants learn to develop programme strategies, manage tranches, and align projects to organisational objectives using effective planning methods.
Applying MSP 5th Edition Principles
The latest MSP 5th edition framework ensures programmes are delivered effectively using proven methodology that suits different organisational cultures and environments.
MSP Practitioner Exams And Certification Process
The MSP Practitioner exam evaluates the ability to apply MSP theory and concepts to practical scenarios, testing knowledge of governance, planning, and benefits realisation.
How Is The MSP Practitioner Exam Structured?
The exam consists of objective testing questions designed to assess understanding of MSP elements and how they are applied within complex programme environments.
Preparation Tips For The MSP Practitioner Exam
Learners are encouraged to review the official study guide, complete practice exams, and revise core concepts such as risk and issue management, stakeholder alignment, and programme assurance.
MSP Practitioner Training Options
Training options include online courses, virtual classrooms, and blended learning formats, ensuring flexible study paths to suit professional schedules and preferences.
MSP Practitioner Online Course
The MSP Practitioner online course provides e-learning access to interactive modules, tutor support, and downloadable study materials for self-paced learning.
Virtual Classroom MSP Practitioner Class
The virtual classroom combines live tutor sessions with collaborative exercises, replicating the classroom experience through guided discussions and real-time feedback.
Blended Learning MSP Practitioner Training
This option integrates online course elements with classroom participation, providing the flexibility of digital access and the benefits of in-person learning.
MSP Practitioner Study Guide And Learning Resources
Comprehensive study materials and resources support the MSP Practitioner course, helping learners reinforce theory and prepare effectively for the examination.
Essential MSP Practitioner Study Guide
The study guide includes exercises, real-life examples, and detailed outlines of MSP 5th edition principles, ensuring understanding of every key concept.
Recommended MSP Practitioner Resources
Resources include e-learning tools, governance frameworks, PRINCE2 integration guides, and risk management templates for continuous professional development.
- Official PeopleCert MSP materials
- Quality and risk management toolkits
- Programme planning and assurance templates
- Online course access and tutor support
Benefits Of The MSP Practitioner Certification
Completing the MSP Practitioner course demonstrates advanced competence in programme management, helping professionals deliver strategic benefits and measurable results.
Why Choose MSP Practitioner Certification?
The certification is recognised globally and beneficial for career advancement, ensuring consistent standards in programme governance and portfolio alignment.
How MSP Practitioner Training Enhances Management Skills
Learners gain the ability to manage stakeholders, mitigate risk, and apply best practice across projects, enhancing effectiveness and leadership capability.
MSP Practitioner Learning Path And Career Progression
The MSP Practitioner course forms part of a wider development framework, enabling professionals to progress from Foundation level to advanced qualifications.
What Comes After The MSP Practitioner Course?
After completing the Practitioner level, learners can pursue higher certifications, develop strategic leadership roles, or specialise in portfolio management.
How To Continue Your MSP Practitioner Learning Journey?
Further options include postgraduate study, leadership training, and continuous professional development programmes aligned with Managing Successful Programmes methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions About The MSP Practitioner Course
Find answers to common questions about the MSP Practitioner course, training options, exams, and certification.
Is The MSP Practitioner Certification Recognised Internationally?
Yes, the MSP Practitioner certification is recognised worldwide and aligns with official standards of programme and portfolio management.
Do I Need The Foundation Level Before The Practitioner Course?
Yes, completion of the MSP Foundation certification is required before enrolling in the Practitioner course to ensure understanding of basic MSP principles.
How Long Does The MSP Practitioner Training Take?
The course typically runs for two to three days for classroom or virtual formats, with flexible timelines for online learning.
What Are The Benefits Of The MSP Practitioner Online Course?
The online course format offers flexibility, allowing learners to study at their own pace while engaging with tutors and interactive materials.
Enrol In The MSP Practitioner Course Today
Advance your career with accredited MSP Practitioner training. Choose from online courses, virtual classrooms, or blended learning formats to start your certification journey today.
- Accredited tutors and official certification
- Flexible online and classroom learning
- Comprehensive study resources and support
- Globally recognised professional qualification