MSP® Online Foundation + Practitioner Exam

Demonstrate complete mastery of the Managing Successful Projects framework with this value bundle. Comprising both the Foundation and Practitioner level examinations, this bundle is intended specifically for any professional who is working with the MSP® framework, making the exam best suited to:

• Individuals starting first starting out in programme and project management.
• Professional project and programme managers who need fast-track certification in the MSP® framework.
• Programme and project team members who want to earn basic and advanced qualifications that prove their strengths.
• Employees who are managing project and programmes.
• Programme or project management consultants who need a qualification to underline their experience.
• Existing MSP® Practitioner qualification holders who need renew their certification.
• Professionals who are in the process of training for a career change in programme or project management.

The Foundation exam is specifically intended to assess an individual’s ability to participate effectively in a project management team in an MSP® managed environment. The Practitioner qualification ensures that candidates are fully prepared to manage a project team assembled according to the MSP® framework.

The MSP® Foundation level certificate is a mandatory requirement for sitting the Practitioner level qualification and achieving MSP® registered status.

Key Learning Points

The MSP® Practitioner exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions, which participants have one hour to complete. Although delivered online, the exam is overseen by a remote invigilator or proctor. Students will have their knowledge of basic programme management principles tested to ensure that they understand the foundations of the Managing Successful Programmes framework and how they are applied in a corporate environment.

Moving forwards, the MSP® Practitioner exam consists of eight questions which are then broken down into 2 to 4 parts each. Candidates then have two and a half hours (150 minutes) to answer the questions overseen by a remote invigilator or proctor. All of the questions test knowledge of advanced programme management techniques, ensuring participants fully understand the advanced principles of the Managing Successful Programmes framework and how they are applied to corporate projects.

Candidates achieving the MSP® Practitioner standard will need to re-sit the exam every three to five years to keep their skills up-to-date and to renew their MSP® registration.

Advantages of this course

After completing each exam, candidates will receive instant confirmation of their Managing Successful Programmes qualification. After sitting and passing the Foundation certificate, they can then move onto the Practitioner qualification test.

Armed with the MSP® Practitioner certificate, programme management team leaders will:

• Be better able to implement and manage programme change management project teams.
• Be better able to apply the MSP® framework to company projects, raising standards and success rates accordingly.
• Be able to provide advanced Managing Successful Projects guidance to colleagues or third parties.
• Have the skills and experience required to lead a programme management team, or secure a job elsewhere in the sector.

The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner qualifications are an important indicator of an individual’s ability to lead a team that operates according to the MSP® framework. This value bundle provides a great way for programme managers to fast-track their learning and achieve an expert-level qualification quickly.

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