MSP courses to advance your programme skills

Both MSP Foundation and Practitioner certifications must be renewed every 3 years .
To stay current, choose any of these options from PeopleCert :

1. Retake the same exam before your renewal date.
2. Earn another PeopleCert certification in the same suite.
3. Collect and log CPD points through PeopleCert membership.

Certifications issued before June 2020 had a renew-by date of 1 July 2023. Expired Foundation certificates remain valid as exam pre-requisites.

Our MSP trainers are experts who coach you to exam success.

You’ll receive:

• Official sample exams matching PeopleCert’s format
• Session recordings (for virtual courses)
• Access to an expert trainer by email (1-day response)

Self-paced courses include identical sample papers and interactive modules to help you learn and retain information quickly.

Before your MSP course , we’ll send introductory reading to help you understand key programme management concepts.

It takes around 2-3 hours and covers the main topics you’ll meet on day one.

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The MSP certification is valid for three years .

To maintain your qualification, you must either retake the MSP Practitioner exam before expiry or maintain your status through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points .

CPD points can be earned by:

• attending conferences and workshops,
• completing online courses, or
• joining professional development programmes.

By earning CPD points, you can maintain your certification and continue demonstrating your expertise in programme management.

Yes. Knowledge Train is a PeopleCert Accredited Training Organisation for Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) .

MSP and

to deliver strategic benefits. They complement each other rather than compete.

Yes, MSP certification is worth it .

In the UK, it’s the most valuable programme management certification. Employers actively seek candidates with MSP certification as evidence of professional programme management expertise.

Investing in an MSP course not only strengthens your CV but also develops your ability to manage complex change programmes successfully.

No, MSP is not the same as PRINCE2 .

• MSP is used to manage programmes of change at the organisational level.
• PRINCE2 focuses on managing individual projects .

Together, they form a complete framework for managing both strategic programmes and tactical projects.

Yes. During instructor-led MSP training , expect 1-2 hours of homework daily, including readings, quizzes, and revision exercises to reinforce key concepts.

• Prefer independent learning.Association for Project Management (APM)

Both options cover the same syllabus and fully prepare you for the Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) MSP examsStart your APM project management career..Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

Choose your MSP course by experience:AgilePM

• Foundation® – for programme or project managers, business change managers, delivery team members, and PMO staff wanting to learn MSP principles. – Agile Project Management
• PractitionerFoundation – for those ready to apply the framework to real programmes, including portfolio staff and specialist programme roles.Learn the key principles of Agile Project Management.

Start with Practitioner FoundationIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option., then progress to PRINCE2Practitioner® to learn practical application of MSP in real projects. Agile

MSP (Managing Successful Programmes)Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option. is a globally recognised framework for programme management.AI Project Governance Framework (AIPGF)

It provides best-practice guidance to help organisations deliver complex change and transformation successfully.Foundation

MSP offers a Learn the fundamentals of the governance framework.structured, flexible approachPractitioner to managing multiple related projects so that they collectively achieve strategic goals and realise measurable business benefits.Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.

Key components of MSPBetter Business Cases

1. Principles™ – Foundational best practices such as focusing on benefits, maintaining a clear vision, and engaging stakeholders effectively.Foundation
2. Governance themesLearn the fundamentals of Better Business cases. – Emphasises leadership, accountability, risk and issue management, and effective programme organisation.Practitioner
3. Transformational flowIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option. – Defines a lifecycle of processes from identifying and defining a programme to delivering outcomes and realising benefits.P3O
4. Roles and responsibilities® – Outlines clear roles such as the Foundation Programme Manager, Business Change Manager, Learn the fundamentals of the P3O project management office.andPractitioner Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)Includes Foundation & Practitioner combined option. to ensure accountability.Workshops
5. Benefits realisationIntroduction to Project Management – Central to MSP, ensuring programmes deliver tangible outcomes aligned with organisational strategy.1-day workshop to learn the basics of project management.

Why organisations use MSPProject Management Essentials

• Aligns all projects with strategic business objectives.2-day workshop to learn how to manage projects without getting certified.
• Strengthens governance and stakeholder engagement.Writing Business Cases
• Reduces risks through structured oversight.Half-day workshop to learn to write robust business cases.
• Enhances adaptability for programmes of any scale or industry.AI in Project Management

MSPLearn how to use AI tools in everyday project work. is not a rigid methodology but a ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)flexible frameworkBCS AI that can be tailored to suit different organisational needs and contexts.Foundation

It is widely adopted by both public and private sector organisations to Learn the fundamentals of artificial intellegence.improve programme success rates and deliver strategic change efficiently.AI Project Governance Framework (AIPGF)

If you’re on anIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option. instructor-led MSP courseWorkshops, your trainer may schedule exam time during training, but you can book it whenever convenient.AI in Project Management

Self-paced studentsLearn how to use AI tools in everyday project work. can sit their online exam any time within AGILE12 months of purchaseAgilePM.®

All Practitioner MSP exam results and certificatesIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option. are issued by PRINCE2PeopleCert®. Agile

• FoundationPractitioner : digital certificate within 1 working dayIncludes Foundation & Practitioner combined option.
• PractitionerScrum: within 3 working daysScrum Essentials

You’ll be notified by email when your certificate is ready to download.Self-paced training course to learn the essentials of Scrum.

UK studentsChoose Scrum Alliance or Scrum.org Product Owner training courses.: receive a printed MSP handbook by courier before your course.AgileBA

Outside UK®: receive a digital copy by email (with optional printed version for a postage fee). – Agile Business Analysis

Both formats contain the full MSP syllabus used during training.Foundation

Knowledge Train’s Lean Six Sigmaaward-winning MSP trainersYellow Belt are experienced Self-paced training course to gain LSS Yellow Belt.programme management professionalsPMI with real-world expertise.®

Our PMI-ACP instructor-led coursesSelf-paced course to prepare you for the exam (exam not included). deliver practical, high-quality learning trusted by thousands of professionals across the UK.Kanban

To see our approach, call Estimating for Agile Foundation+44 (0)207 148 5985Agile Learning Library (ALL)™ and request a BUSINESS ANALYSISfree observer placeBCS Business Analysis on an upcoming virtual class.Business Analysis Foundation

Organisations use Business Analysis Practices Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)Gain practitioner certificate in business analysis practices. because it provides a structured, proven framework for managing complex change. Key benefits include:Requirements Engineering

1. Strategic alignmentGain practitioner certificate in requirements engineering.: Ensures all programmes support organisational objectives.Business Analysis International Diploma
2. Benefits realisationAll 4 courses bundled into this Diploma certification package.