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Gain MSP Practitioner certification with either Practitioner-only or combined Foundation & Practitioner training.

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Note: *All prices exclusive of VAT.Introduction to Project Management course (Online)

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What you will gain

  • Confidence applying MSP to real programmesTo provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
  • Skills to tailor MSP principles and themes
  • Ability to plan and govern complex changeFunctional
  • 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 rolesFunctional
  • Business change managers and transformation leads
  • PMO and assurance professionals in programme teams Always active
  • 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

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Learn how to align programmes with organisational strategy and deliver measurable benefits.

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Practitioner status demonstrates advanced programme management capability to employers.

Expert MSP trainers

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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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MSP Practitioner training courses - learning outcomes

  • 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 managementThe technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Establish knowledge, learning, and information management approachesManage options

Applying MSP assurance and decisions themesManage services

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  • Develop assurance plans and schedules aligned with risk and governanceRead more about these purposes
  • Design decision-making, escalation, and issue resolution approaches
  • Use options analysis, data-gathering, and reporting to support informed decisionsAccept

Applying MSP processes to define and design the programme

  • Carry out the “identify the programme” process and produce key outputsDeny
  • Use the “design the outcomes” process to define benefits, capabilities, and target operating model
  • Ensure processes reflect the principles and relevant MSP themesView preferences

Applying MSP processes to deliver and embed outcomes

  • Plan progressive delivery using tranches and incremental changeSave preferences
  • Use the “deliver the capabilities” process to coordinate projects and suppliers
  • Apply the “embed the outcomes” process to realise benefits and sustain changeView preferences
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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 5th Foundation or MSP 4th Practitioner
  • Results: 2 business days
  • Exam access: Online

Your path to success

Learn
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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20+
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of customers recommend our courses
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accredited trainers with 450+ years of combined experience

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