MSP ® 5th Edition Foundation - Online Classroom (exam included)

MSP® 5th Edition Foundation - Online Classroom (exam included)

Participants will gain sufficient knowledge and experience in program management processes and principles to act as a program manager for a program with a coherent project portfolio.

The AVC MSP 5th Edition Foundation 3-day course contains everything you need to become MSP accredited. It provides you with the knowledge and understanding of the scope, content and structure of the MSP 5th Edition methodology needed to prepare you for the MSP 5th Edition Foundation exam.

The Foundation exam is designed to assess your ability to demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP program management framework.

What is included?

The following course materials are included in this course:

• Course and material are in English
• Beginner - Intermediate level for professionals
• 3 Days online classroom. 8 hours per day with a certified trainer and Interactive exercises
• 21 hours study time recommendation
• Licensed course materials, sample papers, in digital format.
• Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations) for each lesson
• Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussions, practical workshops, case studies and practice exams.
• Exam voucher valid for 1 year. Online exam can be scheduled anytime.
• MSP® Foundation certificate of completion

About MSP®

Organizations today are in a climate of constant and increasing change. Organizations that are able to transform themselves through effective leadership and strategic management are more likely to survive and thrive in the marketplace. Programme management is increasingly seen as the key to managing this change for organizations.

MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) represents proven programme management for successful change, through the application of programme management strategies. MSP® defines programme management as "actions to implement coordinated organization, management and execution of a set of projects and change activities to achieve results and realize the benefits of strategies for the business".

MSP Foundation Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe and apply all facets of program processes according to the MSP method
• Set up and manage complex programs
• Identify and manage risks
• Monitor a program's objectives and the essential adjustments needed to respond to
• changes in the environment
• Candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of managing successful programs and techniques.

Who Should Enroll in this Program?

The MSP certification is designed for professionals involved in managing or supporting large-scale change initiatives, programs, or projects.

• Program Managers
• Project manager
• Portfolio Managers
• Senior Leaders and Executives
• Change Managers
• Risk and Governance Professionals

Required prior knowledge

There are no formal prerequisites to attend MSP® Foundation course and exam. But later you must hold the MSP 5th Edition Foundation qualification to meet the requirements for the MSP 5th Edition Practitioner exam.

Topics

• Introduction to MSP®
• Organization & Program Office
• Vision
• Leadership & Stakeholder engagement
• Benefits management
• Design and delivery of blueprints
• Planning and control
• The business case
• Risk management; issue management
• Quality Management
• Transformational Flow
• Research Approach

Examination and Certification

The exam will be taken online, giving you the comfortable choice of writing the exam at home or the office. We require a computer with an internet connection for the exam and a webcam (ProctorU). The exam is included in this package. Very flexible!

Exam format:

• Multiple choice questions
• Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores
• 36 marks required to pass (out of 60 marks available) - 60%
• 60 minutes duration (25% extra time for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native language)
• Closed book

FAQ

When is the classroom schedule?

Depending on the starting dates, our classroom courses are consecutively held from 10 am - 6 pm (CET) with lunch breaks in between

Will missing a live class affect my ability to complete the course?

Yes, you may be subject to not getting the exam voucher if you don't attend a class. Therefore, it's better always to let us know at least 2 weeks in advance if you require any rescheduling requests.

*note that reschedule request is not always given depending on the situation