MSP® Practitioner

This course follows on from the MSP Foundation course (MSP2). The purpose is to take delegates to the next level after Foundation and include the knowledge and skills to be able to apply the MSP method in the correct programme environment. Delegates will gain sufficient knowledge and experience in the processes and principles of Programme Management (MSP) to act as a Programme Manager for a programme with a coherent project portfolio or to act as a member of a Programme Support Office. You will have an opportunity to prepare for, and sit, the APMG MSP Practitioner exam.

Following the completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Describe and apply all facets of the programme processes, in accordance with the MSP method
• Set up and manage complex programmes
• Identify and control risk
• Monitor the objectives of a programme and the essential adjustments needed to respond to changes in the environment

Accreditation

This course leads to the MSP practitioner level certification. The Foundation qualification is a pre-requisite for the Practitioner examination and the Practitioner examination is normally taken on the final day of the course.

The Practitioner examination is a closed book objective test examination based on a given scenario and lasting 150 minutes. There are 9 questions each worth 20 marks, making a total of 180 marks available. The pass mark is 50%.

Managing Successful Programmes describes the framework and strategies of Programme Management. Programme Management is an integral part of OGC's Best Practice portfolio.

Pre-Requisites and Pre-Course Preparation

Experience of working in a Programme environment is essential. However, if this is not present, Project Management experience or Project Board experience can be substituted, but it is not recommended that delegates attempt this course without any experience at all.

Delegates must possess a pass at MSP Foundation level before attending this course. In addition, delegates are expected to complete approximately 2 to 3 hours of evening work in order to consolidate the learning provided each day and to practise examination questions to assist in passing the qualifications.

Included in the Course

• Courseware, exercises and handouts
• Examination tips, tricks and techniques
• Official sample exam papers from APMG
• Lunch, either buffet, sandwiches or cafe, depending on the venue

Audience Profile

The intended audience for this course consists of programme managers, aspiring programme managers, programme board members and programme or portfolio support staff. The course builds on the knowledge gained from the Foundation course and prepares delegates to the Practitioner level.

Course Content

Case Study

• APM Programme Scenario
• Exam based exercises
• Writing Terms of Reference
• Writing a Blueprint
• Creating a Programme Plan
• Risk Management Strategy

Exam preparation

• Group question practice
• Individual practice
• Exam feedback
• Practitioner Advanced Exam assignments

The MSP Courses on this page are offered by Datrix Training