MSP Weekend Foundation & Practitioner

The Knowledge Academy Materials and Trainers

The Knowledge Academy MSP® course materials and trainers are accredited by BCS. ensuring that delegates receive a consistently high standard of training. The Knowledge Academy course materials are regularly assessed and maintained in line with stringent standards administered by BCS. The Knowledge Academy trainers are regularly assessed by The Knowledge Academy and BCS. to ensure that their knowledge of Programme Management and MSP® are strong enough to deliver training that helps delegates extract maximum benefit from attending our courses.

The Knowledge Academy MSP® course materials are based on the 2011 edition of, “Managing Successful Programmes” and include examinations based on this manual.

MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Training (including examinations)

The Knowledge Academy MSP® Foundation event is designed to maximise delegates’ potential in the MSP® training environment.

Following confirmation of booking The Knowledge Academy will send the Pre-Course work to the delegate. This work consists of;
1) Reading: Introduction, Principles, Introduction to Themes from the “Managing Successful Programmes”
2) Pre-course workbook to be completed by the Delegate and handed to Trainer at the start of course.

The pre-course work on a The Knowledge Academy course will require around 15 hours of study prior to the course start date. The Knowledge Academy MSP® Foundation training event is an intensive 3 day course that includes the MSP® Foundation examination within the course. Upon booking, Joining Instructions that describe the course location and other administrative details will also be emailed. In addition, delegates will be required to complete a MINIMUM of 2 hours homework each evening which will be set by the instructor

MSP® Foundation

A 50 question multiple choice examination with a pass mark of 30 out of 50. Success in this examination indicates that the candidate would be able to act as an informed member of a programme management team using the MSP method within a programme environment. Please note that success in the Foundation examination is a prerequisite for that candidate to move forward to the Practitioner examination.

Course Structure

The Knowledge Academy MSP® Foundation 3 day course involves familiarisation with the content of the MSP® manual, preparing for the Foundation examination. Following successful completion of the Foundation examination.

Course Content

The Knowledge Academy MSP® Foundation 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® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS limited

Please note:

This IS an open-book examination.

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.