All organizations and companies undergo continuous change and improvement as a natural process. Programs represent a major change. They are typically complex, difficult, and carry substantial risk. Programme Management provides a framework for managing such change. It provides a sound basis for managing collections of related projects that deliver change and benefits to the business.
Programs involve many parts of an enterprise and can consume a lot of valuable resources. The impact of not managing them successfully could be considerable. Programs require effective management to be successful.
This course will give delegates a sound understanding of the principles and practice of effective and successful Programme Management.
The exam certification is accredited by Peoplecert on behalf of Axelos. Training and exam certification is included in the cost of this course.
All delegates enrolled on virtual course bookings receive a hard copy of course materials sent to a preferred postal address.
Program Managers, Programme Directors, those managers involved in Business Change, Programme/Project Support staff, and Project Managers who will undertake roles in Programmes. It can be particularly useful as an advanced Project Management course for senior and very experienced Project Managers and those seeking a professional qualification in Programme Management.
While not essential delegates will achieve the most benefit if they have a good appreciation of the principles and practical experience of Project Management, ideally utilizing a recognized structured methodology. It would be helpful if they have some knowledge and/or experience in strategic or business planning.
Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
To provide delegates with a complete and practical understanding of the MSP approach to Programme Management (as documented in the Managing Successful Programmes framework ) and the opportunity to practice essential aspects.
To provide delegates with the opportunity to sit the MSP Foundation and Practitioner Examinations.
This course will enable delegates to:
The course has been designed to prepare delegates for and comply with the syllabus requirements of the MSP Foundation and Practitioner Examinations. These exams are included in the course.
The Foundation exam is a one-hour, closed-book, exam consisting of 60 questions, needing 33 correct answers to pass the exam and demonstrate a broad knowledge of the MSP method.
The scenario-based Practitioner exam tests candidates’ ability to analyze and justify the application of MSP in different circumstances. 2 hours and 30 minutes are allowed in the open book exam to attempt 70 questions, of which 38 questions answered correctly result in a pass. There are now only two types of exam questions but they still probe deep knowledge of the MSP method and demonstrate candidates’ readiness to apply the new concepts and skills in the workplace.
