MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Programme Management, 5th Edition

Our MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation & Practitioner combined course is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage programmes.

The course prepares you for both the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certifications through an in-depth exploration of MSP’s principles, governance themes, and transformational flow. By the end, you will be equipped to apply MSP® in a variety of real-world scenarios.

This course is ideal for professionals looking to gain comprehensive MSP® certification and expertise in programme management.

During the course, you will learn:

MSP® Foundation:

• Core principles, governance themes, and transformational flow
• Roles and responsibilities within a programme environment
• How MSP® supports the successful delivery of strategic objectives

MSP® Practitioner:

• Practical application of MSP® to manage real-world programmes
• Adapting MSP® to fit organizational needs and environments
  Managing risk, quality, and programme performance to achieve desired outcomes

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers both MSP® Foundation and Practitioner exams with integrated study materials and practice questions
• Interactive Learning: Includes hands-on workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified MSP® trainers with extensive industry experience

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Programme Managers
• Project Managers seeking to advance to programme management roles
• Professionals overseeing large-scale, transformational change
• Senior Managers involved in strategic governance or programme oversight
• Individuals pursuing MSP® certification for career development

Start your programme management journey in a distraction-free environment and learn at twice the speed through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology.

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MSP® Foundation curriculum:

• Key Concepts of Programme Management
• MSP® Principles
• Governance Themes
• Transformational Flow
• Roles and Responsibilities

MSP® Practitioner curriculum:

• Tailoring MSP® Principles
• Applying Governance Themes
• Risk and Issue Management
• Quality and Assurance
• Stakeholder and Communication Plans
• Managing Benefits
• Practical Application of Transformational Flow
• Exam Preparation

At the end of this accelelerated course, you'll prepare and sit for the following exams, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

MSP® Foundation Certification in Programme Management, 5th Edition:

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, closed book
• Number of questions: 60
• Passing score: 60%

MSP® Practitioner Certification in Programme Management, 5th Edition:

• Duration: 150 minutes
• Format: Multiple choice questions, open book
• Number of questions: 58
• Passing score: 60%

Please note: MSP® Certifications require recertification after 3 years. If you would like to know more, please contact us to discuss your recertification requirements.

No prior MSP® experience is necessary, though familiarity with project or programme management concepts is recommended. 

MSP® Foundation Certification is a prerequisite for the MSP® Practitioner examination. Both certifications are included in this course. 

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn 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 with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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