MSP® Foundation & Practitioner 5th Edition

More About The MSP® Foundation

• What Is MSP® Foundation & Practitioner?

  • MSP® Foundation is the entry level qualification in the Managing Successful Programmes framework. It introduces you to the core principles, governance themes and processes used to manage large scale organisational change. The course provides the essential knowledge needed to support programme teams and ensures you understand how transformational change is planned, managed and delivered using the MSP® approach.

    MSP® Practitioner is the next level in the Managing Successful Programmes framework. It builds on the MSP® Foundation knowledge and focuses on applying MSP principles, themes and processes in real programme situations. The course helps you develop the confidence and capability to lead and manage complex organisational change using the MSP approach.

• Who Is MSP® Foundation & Practitioner For?

  • MSP® Foundation is ideal for anyone involved in delivering or supporting programme level change. It’s particularly suited to:

    • Programme and Project Managers
    • Programme Office and PMO staff
    • Team Leaders and project team members
    • Senior managers and executives involved in strategic change
    • Business Change Managers
    • Operational managers responsible for large-scale improvements
    • Consultants and advisers working on transformation projects

    MSP® Practitioner is suited to professionals who want to apply the MSP framework in real programme environments and take on more responsibility in managing organisational change. It is particularly relevant for:

    • Project and programme managers
    • Team leaders and experienced project team members
    • Senior managers and executives leading major change
    • Business change professionals
    • Operational managers involved in large improvement initiatives
    • Consultants and advisers supporting transformation work

• Why Foundation & Practitioner?

  • MSP® Foundation gives you a basic understanding of the MSP framework, including its principles, themes and processes. This level prepares you to work confidently as part of a programme team.

    MSP® Practitioner builds on this knowledge and focuses on applying the framework in real scenarios. It’s more advanced and is designed to help you use MSP to lead, plan and manage programmes effectively in practice.

• MSP® Foundation & Practitioner Certificates

  • Once you pass the exams for both courses, you will receive your MSP Foundation & Practitioner certificates from PeopleCert.

    A MSP Foundation certificate confirms your understanding of the MSP framework and shows that you can contribute effectively within a programme environment.

    A MSP Practitioner certificate confirms your ability to apply MSP principles in real programme environments and manage change effectively.
• What Are The Entry Requirements?

  • There are no formal entry requirements for the MSP® Foundation course. Some basic knowledge or experience in project management or a related field can be helpful, but it isn’t required.

    Completion of the MSP® Foundation course is essential before moving on to MSP® Practitioner training.

• Exam Information

  • The MSP® Foundation exam is a multiple choice assessment with 60 questions to be completed in 60 minutes. It is closed book, and you must reach the required pass mark to earn your MSP® Foundation certification.

    The MSP® Practitioner exam uses objective testing and includes 70 questions to be completed in 150 minutes. It is open book, meaning you can use the MSP manual during the assessment.

     

• Can MSP® Foundation & Practitioner Impact My Salary?

  • Gaining an MSP Foundation certification can increase your earning potential by opening up opportunities in programme support and coordination roles. It shows employers that you can contribute to strategic change initiatives across a range of industries.

    Earning an MSP Practitioner certification can have a positive impact on your salary. It shows employers that you can apply MSP in practice and take a leading role in managing complex change. This can open up higher-level programme and change management opportunities across many industries.

     

• Your Tutor

  • Throughout your whole course, you will be tutored, guided and supported by your dedicated industry-expert tutor.

    Your tutor will guide you through the course material, provide consistent feedback on your assignments and always be an email or call away if you need any assistance.

    We pride ourselves on our customer support. We have over seven thousand 5-star reviews highlighting our tutors’ supportiveness, so you can be confident that you are choosing the right MSP® training provider with us.

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• Payment Plans

  • – Option 1: Pay in full. Book now and pay the whole amount of your course in one payment.

    – Option 2: Interest-free finance. We offer 0% finance available over 10 months. Split the cost over 10 months. Please ask for more details.

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• Technical Requirements

  • System Requirements Windows:

    Ensure that your computer meets the following system requirements:

    • Windows® 10 (Windows 10S is not supported), Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8
    • Internet Explorer version 10 or greater
    • Dual-core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with 2GB of RAM (recommended)
    • Active Full-Time/Broadband internet connection of at least 4Mbps
    • 16-bit monitor (at least 15”) with screen resolution 1024 x 768 or higher
    • Speakers and microphone (the use of headsets is only allowed during onboarding)
    • Keyboard and mouse or another pointing device (keyboard set to English characters)
    • A single web camera (embedded or external – no mobile phone) you can rotate.

     

    System Requirements Mac

    Ensure that your computer meets the following system requirements:

    • macOS Sierra (10.12), macOS High Sierra (10.13), macOS Mojave (10.14), macOS Catalina (10.15) or macOS Big Sur (11)
    • Mac compatible web camera (no mobile phone) and microphone (for Mac Mini and MacPro)
    • Active Full-Time/Broadband internet connection of at least 4Mbps
    • Keyboard and mouse or any other pointing device (keyboard set to English characters)
    • Speakers and microphone (the use of headsets is only allowed during onboarding).