AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner - Only 5 Days

Why

Seven reasons why you should sit your MSP course with Firebrand Training

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You'll be MSP certified in just 5 days. With us, you’ll be MSP trained in record time
Our MSP course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass MSP first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We're sure you'll pass your MSP course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free
You’ll learn more MSP. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn MSP faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying MSP with the best. We have the Q-For quality label, recognising our standards and professionalism in the training market. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 72,074 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study MSP courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

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What

The goal of this five (5) day MSP® course is to teach students a base-line for managing programmes with a structure to strengthen the coordinated management of a portfolio of projects and to achieve strategic organisational benefits.

Programme Management provides the framework for implementing business strategies and initiatives, or large-scale change, where there is a "vision" of the programme's outcome - a transformed organisation for example. Programmes Management helps to organise, manage, accommodate and control these changes so that the eventual outcome meets the objectives set by the business strategy.

Our Managing Successful Programmes Certification Program

Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps students grasp complex management concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

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Firebrand Training provides thorough instructor-led training to ensure that you learn the fundamentals and earn your certification. You will emerge able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your career environment.

Course Materials

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:

Proprietary Lab Manual & Program Courseware - developed to address the unique demands of accelerated learners
Self Test Testing Software

Firebrand Training has an intensive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to attain the Managing Successful Programmes Certification during the program.

Modules

Introducing the Managing Successful Programme
Organisation, Leadership, Programme Management Processes
Stakeholder Management and Communication, Programme Planning and Control
Business Case -, Risk -, Benefits - and Quality Management
Foundation exam
Practitioner exam
Advanced Practitioner exam

Course program in detail

Introduction to Programme Management

Programme Definition
Programmes vs. Projects
The Programme Management Environment
Using Programme Management

Organisation and Leadership

Principles
Basic Programme Organisation
Roles

Programme Management Processes and Products

Identifying a Programme
Defining a Programme
Managing Benefits
Closing a Programme

Stakeholder Management and Communication

Stakeholders
Stakeholders Management
Stakeholder Map
The Stakeholder Management Strategy

Programme Planning and Control

The Programme Plan
Contributions
Planning Steps

Business Case Management

The Business Case
Developing the Business Case
Reviewing the Business Case
Programme and Project Business Cases

Benefits Management

Realising Benefits though Change
Disbenefits
Objectives of Benefits Managing
The Benefits Management Process
The Benefits Management Strategy
Identifying and Modelling Benefits

Risk Management and Issue Resolution

Risks and Issues
Programme and Project Level Risks and Issues
Managing Risk at the Programme Level (process as per MSP® manual)
Risk Management Strategy
Issue Resolution Strategy
The Issue Log
Change Control

Quality Management

Configuration Management
Quality Management
Audit and Assurance

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You will be prepared for, and sit the following exams on-site during the course. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

Foundation Examination

Examination format:

Multiple choice questions
75 questions per paper with one mark available per question
Five questions are trialled and not counted in scores
35 marks required to pass (50%) out of an available 70 marks
60 minutes duration
Closed book

Practitioner Examination

Examination Format:

Objective testing
Eight questions per paper, 80 marks available in total
40 marks required to pass (50%)
120 minutes duration
Open book

Advanced Practitioner Examination

Examination format:

Essay-based
Two questions per paper, 75 marks available in total
38 marks required to pass (50%)
Three hours‚ duration
Open-book (other material than the MSP Guide, such as course notes or copies of presentations can be used during this examination, but use of electronic aids, such as laptops, is not permitted)

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Included:

MSP Axelos Accredited Courseware

The following is provided before you attend the course, and must be brought with you.

Managing Successful Programmes (2011 Edition) ISBN: 9780113313273

Students will also be provided with the pre-course reading by email prior to attending the course. This pre-reading comprises a mixture of theory, sample questions and application of MSP. Delegates will also receive the “MSPCare” Case Study which presents a complex programme scenario, with accompanying guidance and questions.

Paying close attention to the pre-reading materials will significantly help a delegate's prospects of success on the course. It is recommended that candidates spend 10 hours working through the pre-reading.

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Accelerated Learning Programmes include:

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers **
On site testing ***
Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Firebrand goes digital

We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on +32 (0)2 234 77 05.

There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.

Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Please note

* Not on all courses
** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMI, GIAC, CREST and CISSP CBK Review. Exam vouchers may also not be included for Apprentices and will require a separate purchase by an employer due to Education and Skills Funding Agency guidelines.
*** On site testing is not included for our PMI, GIAC, CREST, CSX Practitioner or ITIL Managers and Revision Certification Courses
**** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

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To be successful in the Managing Successful Programmes course you should have six months' experience in project management.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites?

Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.

Just call us on +32 (0)2 234 77 05 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.

Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

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When

When do you want to sit your accelerated course?

AXELOS - MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes)
Start	Finish	Status	Book now
16/12/2019 (Monday)	20/12/2019 (Friday)	Open	Book now

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 72,074 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.75% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"The 5 days MSP training with the foundation, practitioner and advanced practitioner examinations is a demanding but great learning experience. The Firebrand trainer knows to keep a perfect balance between the theory, real life examples and experiences as well as preparation tips for the certification exams, which ensures a high certification rate (and thus a great return on the investment)"
G.H. . - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (3/7/2017 to 7/7/2017)

"The training is very intense but also very interesting. Preparation is needed but the trainer was very competent and knowledgeable, truly helping candidates to reach the required level of knowledge and comprehension. The trainers hands on experience also helps a lot as he gives real life illustrations of MSP concepts."
François D., Capgemini. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (3/7/2017 to 7/7/2017)

"Overall good experience. This is truly fast track learning, so be prepared to do an extra effort. Ensure you have completed pre-study (if required) before you attend, or it will be difficult to keep up. Enjoy!"
Kim Dyrby Hansen. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (19/6/2017 to 23/6/2017)

"If you're wanting to get qualified on a certain subject without taking too much time out of work - Firebrand is for you!"
Beth Leister, Lloyds. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (23/4/2018 to 27/4/2018)

"This is the best way to fast learn a new subject. Completely immersive with no distractions. Would highly recommend Firebrand to all those wanting to get up and running as quickly as possible."
A.B.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (23/4/2018 to 27/4/2018)

"Great experience in training class, due to well paced delivery by our instructor."
Michael Graston, SHELL. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (12/12/2016 to 16/12/2016)

"A great course that prepares you to set out on your own and apply structures & best practices in your daily work. Highly recommended. Really appreciated the instructors energy & ability to draw from experience."
Anonymous - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (22/2/2016 to 26/2/2016)

"I found the course extremely well run. It has a full packed week, but definitely a great way to learn."
Laura Wise. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (22/2/2016 to 26/2/2016)

"Excellent training provided in an environment designed to enhance learning of MSP."
Anonymous - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (22/2/2016 to 26/2/2016)

"A fabulous course! If you enjoy accelerated learning, thrive in a pressured environment and a will to learn and to achieve then this is for you! So much knowledge in such a short space of time. Highly recommended."
Kaye Rushbrook, LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (13/7/2015 to 17/7/2015)

"A really worthwhile course that can be adapted and used in the workplace. Good structure that I will use in my career going forward."
Clare Messenger, LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (13/7/2015 to 17/7/2015)

"The instructor was fantastic. He made the difficult challenge of accelerated learning easy to live with. Despite long days his teaching style is motivating. The "BOOT CAMP" method is definitely the best way to learn MSP quickly and get your accreditations."
Mike Smith, Fujitsu. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (8/12/2014 to 12/12/2014)

"The instructor is very knowledgeable and professional. With the support of the Firebrand infrastructure, this course is a must do for anyone in the programme management environment."
Helen Barge, not applicable. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (8/12/2014 to 12/12/2014)

"An intensive, focused learning experience where I immersed myself in the subject of MSP and learnt a great deal from the instructor & peers."
Anshu Jain, PAYBACK GmbH. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (6/10/2014 to 10/10/2014)

"Intense but still fun way to learn speedily & get certified!"
Roger Bates, Europcar Group UK Limited. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (6/10/2014 to 10/10/2014)

"Full on but fun. Thanks to my instructor."
Paul Gurling, Candover Valley Management. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (6/10/2014 to 10/10/2014)

"Fujitsu chose Firebrand and sent us on this course. It reduced time away from work. The instructor was extremely professional and attentive to the differing needs and preferred learning styles of the class."
Alasdair Penman, Fujitsu. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (18/8/2014 to 22/8/2014)

"MSP advanced is tough but doing it through Firebrand's accelerated approach really focuses you on the subject in addition to getting you through exams."
Brian Scott, Service Management Connect Ltd. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (9/6/2014 to 13/6/2014)

"Be prepared to work hard, but you'll learn a lot and get qualified in a week!"
Ros Combes, Nuffield. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (17/2/2014 to 21/2/2014)

"Excellent training carried out by a very knowledgeable instructor; ensuring I had all I needed to pass the exams."
David Bennett, Tryzens Ltd. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (17/2/2014 to 21/2/2014)

"An excellent way of learning + networking"
Sam Vine, ITSM Limited. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (17/2/2014 to 21/2/2014)

"Professional and experienced trainer helping throughout the training to achieve the benefits of learning and get certified at the same time"
Lipi Sarkar, British Heart Foundation. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (17/2/2014 to 21/2/2014)

"Great Course and tutor, highly recommended."
Mark Griffith, Red Kite Law LLP. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (19/8/2013 to 23/8/2013)

"Great Training, very clear, tough but no pain no glory! "
Darren Burke, capgemini. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (19/8/2013 to 23/8/2013)

"Excellent Facilities, Excellent mannered staff comfortable accommodation and great food."
Dave Scott, David Scott Solutions LTD. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (10/6/2013 to 14/6/2013)

"Tough but rewarding and delivers results."
Bob Nicholls, Hewlett-Packard UK Ltd. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (10/6/2013 to 14/6/2013)

"ideal way to learn for a contractor where it is important to pack as much as possible into a learning day and with a guarantee to insure you get the qualificaion for the cv"
Audrey Philbrooks, eManagers Ltd. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (8/4/2013 to 12/4/2013)

"This course is intense, you are immered in it for the full week, which helps tremendously in aquiring the required knowledge, as you are free from distractions. The instructor was very good, explaining well, repeating concepts until they sunk in. The atmosphere was relaxing yet very focused. It was everyting that we needed to pass all 3 exams."
Julie Perton, aldermore. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (8/4/2013 to 12/4/2013)

"Firebrand Know their stuff"
Andreas Atteraas Grønbekk, Sykehuspartner. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (3/12/2012 to 7/12/2012)

"An efficient way to learn and pass certification exams"
Paul Jones, Actividentity. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (3/12/2012 to 7/12/2012)

"Recommend Firebrand! Focused, professional, good facilities, good materials."
Isabel Sinclair, Contractor. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (3/12/2012 to 7/12/2012)

"You get out what you put in. the quality of the instructor and approach together with the facilities give you the best chance of success"
Peter Maddigan, Insubric Limited. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (3/12/2012 to 7/12/2012)

"Hard work but if you prepare properly on advance (as firebrand advise) you can be sure of the quality of the teaching to serve you in every chance of succeeding."
Paul Evans, na. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (1/10/2012 to 5/10/2012)

"Great study environment, great instruction, great guidance and i passed :) "
Tim Kelly, integralis. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (1/10/2012 to 5/10/2012)

"excellent course very well structured and presented."
Joanne Williams, MSP. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (30/7/2012 to 3/8/2012)

"Well structured training with lots of useful examples, proper preparation for the exam and good to apply the knowledge in practice."
Adrienn Feie, vodafone. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (30/7/2012 to 3/8/2012)

"Firebrand are as good as what they say. 6 days of focussed study, case studies and discussions almost assure you of the skills, knowledge and the certification. The Wyboston lake is an amazing setting to stay focussed and relax in situations of extreme pressure. I would definitely recommend Firebrand for all training needs."
Chennakeshav Adya, tungsten consulting services ltd. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (30/7/2012 to 3/8/2012)

"A good way to throw yourself into the course and get the most out of it. Everyone on the course is in the same boat and would recommend their training to anyone."
Philip Norwell, safety contracts uk ltd. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (30/7/2012 to 3/8/2012)

"I have found firebrand and its staff to be welcoming, supportive and throughly well prepared for the task at getting the students up to speed and prepared for the exams in question. A throughly enjoyable experience and in which I no doubt will repeat."
Scott Futley, barclays. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (30/7/2012 to 3/8/2012)

"The quality of food accommodation and environment were all conductive to intensive learning programme. The course materials were very helpful. The quality of tuition was excellent."
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"Whilst the course was extremely intense, the quality of training enabled understanding in a fast paced enviroment"
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"Firebrand - Training that works"
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"Excellent way to gain knowledge. It is an intense course and you must be prepared to put the work and effort into get the best out of the course."
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"Expect to do a long day, and cram lots in, however you will learn new concepts and pointers that will assist you in your role"
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"The mix of theory and discussion of real-world applications was just right."
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"An excellent course that really adds value to my understanding and experience; would choose Firebrand again"
Anon.. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)

"A well structured course"
Anonymous - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (19/12/2011 to 23/12/2011)

"It worked for me"
P.D. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (6/9/2010 to 10/9/2010)

"Having attended Firebrand Training on two occasions it would be hard to push to fault the balance providing a centre for learning and a condusive place to study."
D.M. - AXELOS MSP® Foundation, Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner (5 days) (6/9/2010 to 10/9/2010)