MSP Practitioner | MSP Qualification

Introduction

The Knowledge Academy MSP® Practitioner course consists of two days of training to help you prepare for and pass the MSP® Practitioner exam.

MSP Practitioner is a globally-recognised Programme Management qualification which indicates knowledge of best practice in programme management. The course includes the Practitioner exam and has been accredited by the BCS (British Computer Society).

Pre-Course Reading

We recommend you complete a short pre-course workbook before the course begins. This will be provided. You should also read Introduction, Principles and Introduction to Themes from the “Managing Successful Programmes” manual, 2011.

This work should take around 15 hours of study.

Prerequisites

You must have completed MSP Foundation before taking the MSP Practitioner exam.

Who Should Attend?

We recommend this course for anybody interested in learning more about Programme Management.

Course Structure

The course lasts two days, with the exam being taken on the final day.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

• Principles of MSP®
• Governance Theme
• Organisation
• Vision
• Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Benefit Realisation Management
• Blueprint design and delivery
• Planning and Control
• The Business Case
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Quality management
• Transformational Flow Overview
• Identifying a Programme
• Defining a Programme
• Managing the Tranches
• Delivering the Capability
• Realising the Benefits
• Closing a programme
• Tailoring MSP® to the programme environment

MSP® Practitioner Exam

• An 80 question Objective Test Examination
• The pass mark is set at 40 out of 80 (50%)

Success in this examination indicates that the candidate could apply MSP® to the running and managing of a non-complex programmes. MSP® Practitioner status should be re-registered every 3 to 5 years via the MSP® Re-Registration examination.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS limited

BCS Membership

Included in your professional certification; one year’s free BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Associate membership.

Upon passing your examination, make the most of your professional certification and continue your career development with BCS Associate membership. Whether you’re looking for career support through the BCS global skills, training and development framework, SFIAplus, seeking promotion or a network of new contacts, we’re here to support you. BCS membership provides exclusive access to resources, content and opportunities that will enrich your career.

BCS Membership allows you to give back to society. Some of the industry’s challenges are around personal data, health, education, and IT capabilities. By becoming part of our professional community you can get involved and do your bit to make IT good for society.