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AXELOS - MSP® Foundation & Practitioner

Duration:

Only 3 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

7/9/2020 (Monday)

Overview

On this 3-day accelerated MSP^® Foundation and Practitioner course you'll develop the skills to manage successful programmes. On the MSP Foundation, you'll develop your understanding of the MSP guidance to work effectively in a team within an environment supporting MSP. On the MSP Practitioner you'll further develop these skills with the aim of managing, leading or advising on work within an MSP environment.

Some of the topics you'll cover include:

Introduction to programme management
Programme management processes and documentation
Blueprint design and delivery
Risk and issue management
Planning and control

You'll benefit from industry expert instructors that will make use of their rich experience to enhance your understanding of the course material.

On this course you'll sit the MSP Foundation and Practioner examinations. This is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

This course is designed for project delivery team members and anyone who needs to understand the terminology and concepts underpinning MSP and those wishing to pursue higher level certifications.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

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Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online MSP Foundation & Practitioner courses
You'll be MSP Foundation & Practitioner certified in just 3 days. With us, you’ll be MSP Foundation & Practitioner trained in record time
Our MSP Foundation & Practitioner course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
Pass MSP Foundation & Practitioner first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn MSP Foundation & Practitioner 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 Foundation & Practitioner with the best. We’ve been named in 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 75,874 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

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Curriculum

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

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

Firebrand Training thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to attain the Managing Successful Programmes certifications during the course.

Modules:

Introduction to MSP and what constitutes a Programme
The MSP Principles
The Transformational Flow
Programme Organisation, Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement, Vision
Planning and Control, Quality and Assurance Management, Risk and Issue Management
Benefits Management, Programme Business Case, Blueprint Design and Delivery
Foundation exam
Practitioner exam

Course program in detail:

Introduction to Programme Management

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

Programme Management Processes and Documentation

Identifying a Programme - Programme Mandate, Programme Brief
Defining a Programme - Programme Definition Document
Managing the Tranches, Delivering the Capability, Realising the Benefits
Closing a Programme

Programme Organisation

Sponsoring Group
Programme Board
SR
BCM(s)
Programme Manager
Programme Support
Additional roles

Vision

What makes a good Vision?
Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
Leadership vs Management
Stakeholder Profiles, Stakeholder Maps, Influence/Interest Matrix
Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Programme Communications

Plan Blueprint Design and Delivery

The POTI Model
Outputs/Capabilities
Tranche Alignment
The Blueprint

Benefits Management

Benefits Profiles/Benefits Maps
Benefits Management Strategy
Benefits Realisation Plan

Business Case

Genesis of a Business Case
Benefits vs Dis-Benefits
Types of Programme Cost

Risk and Issue Management

Risk Management/Issue Management
Risk Management Strategy/Register
Issue Management Strategy/Register
Configuration Management
Information Management Strategy/Plan

Quality and Assurance Management

Quality vs Assurance
Quality and Assurance Strategy/Plan
Audits/Health Checks

Planning and Control

Projects Dossier
Project Plan
Dependency Networks
Monitoring and Control Strategy

Exam Track

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

What's Included

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

Delegates will also be provided with pre-course reading by email prior to attending the course. This pre-reading comprises a mixture of theory, sample questions and application of MSP.

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 8 hours working through the pre-reading.

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. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

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. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 75,874 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.

"Always a decent quality of instructors"
Durqn Kutlu, Project Manager. (2/12/2019 (Monday) to 4/12/2019 (Wednesday))

"The course was challenging but the tutor was very good at getting the key points across."
Jennifer Housego. (14/10/2019 (Monday) to 16/10/2019 (Wednesday))

"Firebrand have created a strong and energetic service model for implementing their training. The residential aspect really allows you to clear the decks from distraction."
Rachel Binnington, N/A. (14/10/2019 (Monday) to 16/10/2019 (Wednesday))

"3 courses in 2 months. Certifications in ALL!"
Aaron Fletcher. (14/10/2019 (Monday) to 16/10/2019 (Wednesday))

"Course content and delivery has been straight to the point. The trainer made difficult concept easy to understand."
Ade Williams. (14/10/2019 (Monday) to 16/10/2019 (Wednesday))