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Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) 1

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®)

This programme management course aims to give delegates sufficient knowledge and experience in the principles and processes of programme management to act as a
Programme Manager for a programme or as a member of a programme support office. Programme management is a management approach for bringing together people, activities and information to achieve a significant business change.

A programme is made up of a specific set of related projects identified by an organisation that together will deliver some defined objective, or set of objectives, for the organisation. The objectives, or goals, of the programme are typically at a strategic level so that the organisation can achieve benefits and improvements in its business operation.

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Target Audience 2

Target Audience

This Programme Management Course will benefit:

	Programme Managers
	Members of a Programme Management Board
	Project Managers
	General Managers
	Team Managers & Support Staff
	Project Management Consultants

Pre-Requisite Learning 3

Pre-Requisite Learning

Course delegates must have some experience in a Project Management Environment. Delegates who successfully complete the Foundation exam are encouraged to pursue the MSP® Practitioner Accreditation.

Course Content 4

Course Content

This programme management course follows the syllabus set down by the APM Group, including:

	Governance Themes
	Organisation
	Vision
	Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
	Benefits Realisation Management

	Blueprint Design and Delivery
	The Business Case
	Risk Management & Issue Resolution
	Quality Management

Course Duration & Delivery 5

Course Duration & Delivery

This is an intensive three day course leading to the MSP® Foundation Examination. The multiple-choice, closed book exam is 60 minutes & consists of 75 questions (5 trail and not to be counted). Delegates must obtain a passmark of 35 out of 70 - 50%.

Delegates receive a course manual, pre-course study material & sample questions. Depending on experience, delegates are encouraged to devote at least 15 hours of pre-course studying before attending the course. Evening work is also required during the course.

The Programme Management Course is delivered with a blend of classroom training interventions & practical syndicate & individual sessions. Our training partner facilitators are accredited by the APMG.

The Programme Management Course may be delivered at our premises or alternatively we also tailor the course to be delivered in-house with adequate attendees.

Benefits 6

Benefits

On completion of this MSP® Foundation Course delegates will be able to:

	Set up & manage Programmes
	Describe & apply Programme Processes
	Deliver strategies through Programmes
	Monitor the objectives & benefits of a Programme