MSP Practitioner

Course

In London, Birmingham and Manchester

£ 680 + VAT

Description

  • Duration

    2 Days

The UK Office of Government Commerce's (OGC) MSP method is becoming accepted as the leading best practice programme management approach.The Foundation qualification is for those who intend to work within a programme environment, who need to know the terminology used and some of the theory behind the practice.The Practitioner qualification is for someone moving into programme management, and can be used as a stepping stone to move from basic concepts to a higher level of understanding. This.

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Location

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Birmingham (West Midlands)
Spring House, 3010 The Crescent, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park Birmingham, B37 7YE

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On request
London
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3-5 Crutched Friars, EC3N 2HR

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On request
Manchester (Greater Manchester)

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On request

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Course programme

The UK Office of Government Commerce's (OGC) MSP method is becoming accepted as the leading best practice programme management approach.The Foundation qualification is for those who intend to work within a programme environment, who need to know the terminology used and some of the theory behind the practice.The Practitioner qualification is for someone moving into programme management, and can be used as a stepping stone to move from basic concepts to a higher level of understanding. This course will also enable delegates wishing to perform other programme roles to gain the necessary skills and understanding.The Advanced Practitioner qualification is for delegates who have current experience of programme management and knowledge of MSP and wish to develop their skills to the highest level. It is based on a complex multi-stakeholder scenario which bridges the private and public sectors and is, therefore, applicable to delegates from all types of organization.Course contentThe principles, governance themes and transformational flow of theMSPFramework are all covered. Consolidation work is carried out, giving delegates an understanding of howMSPis applied in practice.
Exam StructureThis course covers the full syllabus as defined by the qualification's awarding body, theAPMGroup. It is supported by 3 qualifications; Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner.
There are 3MSPexams:
MSPFoundation
The Foundation exam tests general knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles ofMSPbasedon the manual.
The exam comprises 50 multiple choice questions to be answered within 40 minutes.
MSPPractitioner
The Practitioner exam requires a comprehensive understanding of the principles and theory of theMSPmanual.
The exam comprises 9 compulsory sections, to be answered within a time limit of 2½ hours inclusive of reading time. Each section will address one syllabus area and may be composed of more than one question. The exam will be based on a straightforward scenario provided on the day, but additional material in the form of reports, documents, formats, statements, etc. may be supplied with some questions set.
MSPAdvanced Practitioner
The Advanced Practitioner exam is for programme personnel demonstrating an excellent understanding of the principles and theory of theMSPmanual supported by practical application.
The exam comprises 3 compulsory questions, to be answered within 2½ hours, inclusive of reading time. This will be based on a complex scenario which will be issued at the time of booking the exam. Additional material in the form of reports, documents, formats, statements, etc. may be provided with some papers set.
Delegates who wish to take theMSPPractitioner/Advanced Practitioner level qualification will need to have achieved a pass mark of 30 or above for the Foundation level.
Course includes:
  • Managing Successful Programmes manual1
  • MSPFoundation exam fee1
  • MSPPractitioner exam fee
1MSPmanual and Foundation exam fee are only included where the full blended learning package has been purchased.

MSP Practitioner

£ 680 + VAT