PRINCE2 ® 7 & MSP ® Foundation Combi Pack - eLearning (Exam included)

PRINCE2 ® 7 & MSP ® Foundation Combi Pack - eLearning (Exam included)

Learn the skills you need to successfully navigate project and program management.

Two courses and two certifications:

This online training prepares you for the following exams and certifications:

• PRINCE2® 7 Foundation - Project Management
• MSP® Foundation - Program Management

Introduction

Develop a holistic understanding of project and program management with this PRINCE2 and MSP learning path. PRINCE2 is a widely accepted methodology for project management, while the MSP qualification focuses on how to successfully manage programmes and align them with the overall strategy of the organization.

This training path gives you the tools and knowledge to lead complex and large-scale initiatives, while ensuring that each individual project runs smoothly and successfully. These certifications complement each other and provide a powerful skill set for any aspiring project or program manager.

Who will benefit from these certifications?

Both the PRINCE2 and MSP qualifications are widely recognized and respected within the project management industry, and their target audiences can also include professionals looking to improve their knowledge and skills in projects and programmes.

Overview of the course

PRINCE2 is one of the most widely recognized methods for managing projects and is used worldwide, across all sectors and industries. The Foundation e-learning is expected to take around 15 hours to complete.

MSP is a program management framework from the same PeopleCert product suite, making it an excellent follow-up course from PRINCE2. The Foundation e-learning is also expected to take approximately 15 hours to complete.

By completing this online training, you can improve your project and program management capabilities and increase your earning potential.

The following is included:

• 2 x 4 months online access to our accredited:
  • PRINCE2 7 Foundation e-learning
  • MSP Foundation e-learning
• The cost of the two online exams, all valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
  • PRINCE2 7 Foundation
  • MSP Foundation
• The official PRINCE2 and MSP manuals (digital)
• Full support from tutors
• Exam simulators / test exams
  
  

PRINCE2 ® 7th Edition Foundation - eLearning (exam included)

Why should you choose the new PRINCE2 7 edition?

The new PRINCE2® 7th edition is expected to gain recognition and appreciation from employers and institutions, building on its established reputation and expanded acceptance.

Earning a PRINCE2 7 certification in this new iteration enhances career prospects by demonstrating proficiency in project management, providing a competitive advantage and affirming a commitment to personal growth. This positions individuals as competent and reliable project management experts and opens avenues to exciting career prospects in project management and related fields.

Key Features

• Language available in English, French, Spanish, Italian
• Beginner - Intermediate level for professionals
• 120 days months eLearning access
• 3 hours total video content
• 21 hours of recommended study time with practical exercises
• PRINCE2 process map, and PeopleCert Official Training Material (OTM) in digital format
• PRINCE2 Foundation Exam Simulation
• PRINCE2 Foundation exam vouchers included (valid for 1 year). Exam is taken online and can be scheduled anytime.
• PRINCE2 Foundation certification of completion

Objectives Foundation

• Understand the key concepts related to projects and PRINCE2
• Understand how the PRINCE2 principles support the PRINCE2 method.
• Understanding the importance of people in successful projects
• Understand the PRINCE2 practices and how they are applied throughout the project
• Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out during the project.

Who Should Enroll in this Program?

The PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification level is particularly recommended for Project Managers. It is also relevant to resources working on planning, development, and creation of a project, including project board members, project team members, those responsible for project assurance, office project members, and organizational personnel in general involved in projects managed according to PRINCE2.

• Project Manager
• Project Team Members
• Office Project Members
• PMO's

Requirements

There are no formal requirements for the Foundation exam, but you must pass the Foundation before you can take the Practitioner exam

Content

First go through this programme at Foundation level, to fully understand it. After you finish the Foundation course, we go deeper and apply PRINCE2 in practice. We also follow the same structure for Practitioner.

Course overview

• Projects, principles, practices, & processes
• People
• Processes & practice quiz
• Practice:
  • Business case
  • Organising
  • Plans
  • Risk
  • Quality
  • Issues
  • Progress
• Processes:
  • Starting up a project
  • Initiating a project
  • Controlling a stage
  • Managing product delivery
  • Managing a stage boundary
• Closing a project
• Directin g a project
• Running through the PRINCE2 process model

Exam Details

The PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam measures your understanding of the PRINCE2 methodology. In contrast, the PRINCE2 Practitioner exam evaluates your ability to apply and adapt it. Successful Practitioner candidates can begin to use PRINCE2 on real projects, but proficiency varies with experience, project complexity and workplace support.

The exam will be taken online giving you the convenient choice of writing the exam at home or in the office, at a time that suits you!

PRINCE2 7 Foundation exam

• 60 multiple-choice questions
• 36 points required to pass (out of 60) - 60%
• Duration 60 minutes (75 minutes for candidates taking the exam in a language other than their native language)
• Closed book

Licensing and accreditation
PRINCE2 7th Edition is accredited by PeopleCert, based on partner agreements and meets accreditation requirements.

MSP® 5th edition Foundation eLearning (exam included)

MSP 5th edition Foundation is designed to support program or project managers, those working in a program office, change managers and members of program and project delivery teams who want to gain a greater understanding of the MSP guidelines to work more effectively in large-scale project or program environments.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• Beginner - Intermediate level for professionals
• 4 months access to the self-paced eLearning platform 24/7
• 4 hours total video content
• 21 hours study time recommendation
• Licensed course materials, PeopleCert Official Training Material (OTM), in digital format.
• 2 Exam simulation. MSP Foundation exam simulator and online exercises with proposed solutions
• Exam included. Exam voucher valid for 1 year. Online exam can be scheduled anytime.
• MSP® Foundation certificate of completion

At the end of the course you will:

• Understand the seven principles, the nine governance themes and the six change streams
• Understand the purpose and responsibilities of all MSP® roles.
• Understand the relationship between principles, governance themes, change flows and roles in an MSP® program.
• Describe and be able to apply all aspects of the program's processes in accordance with the MSP® methodology.
• Understand how to start up and manage complex programs.
• Identify and control risks in a program.
• Monitor a program's objectives and be able to make the necessary adjustments to respond to changes in the program environment.

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

Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites to attend MSP® Foundation course and exam.

Course content

Course Introduction

• Course objectives
• What is MSP?
• MSP exam requirements

Introduction to program management

• Change vs. run the business
• Difference between programs and projects
• Program environment
• Drivers for change
• Program types
• When to use a program method

Processes and program information

• Sequence of processes in the program life cycle; 'transformation flow.'
• Important inputs and outputs for each process
• Purpose of each process
• Important activities associated with each process

Program Organization

• Differences between 'leadership and management'
• Typical program organization structures
• Important responsibilities and attributes for the most important program roles
• Functions for a program office

Leadership and commitment from stakeholders

• Stakeholder management vs. commitment
• Stakeholder analysis - interests and influence
• Strategy for stakeholder engagement
• Program communication plan
• Planning and Control
• Development of a program plan and project dossier
• Tranches vs. workflows
• Dependent types and priorities
• Check project and transition
• Resource management
• Monitoring and control strategy

Blueprint design and delivery

• The POTI model
• Intermediate and final future states
• Focus areas

Risk, Issue, and problem management

• The purpose of risk management strategy and (issue) case management strategy
• Management cycle
• Risk escalation program and project level
• Problem management cycle
• Configuration management
• Change control
• Focus areas

Quality and safety management

• Quality versus Assurance
• Extent of program quality
• Integrated Assurance Principles
• Assurance management technician

Benefits management

• The importance of program management
• The benefits management cycle
• Benefit identification and categorization
• Benefits of mapping and profiling
• Benefits management strategy and realization plan
• Focus areas

Vision

• Vision statement development
• Properties of a good vision statement
• Focus areas
• Test exam simulator

Business Case

• Programming and outlining business
• Business case in transformational flow
• What is written in the program Business Case
• Focus areas for the most important MSP roles

Exam details

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

Frequently asked questions and answers

Is there any difference between PRINCE2 and MSP?

Yes, the main difference lies in the focus of each method. PRINCE2 is centered around project management, while MSP focuses on managing a collection of projects, a so-called program. PRINCE2 teaches a structural methodology for project managers to follow during a single project, while MSP emphasizes the importance of strategic alignment, governance and benefits management across multiple projects.

What are the main benefits of combining PRINCE2 and MSP?

By combining these methods, individuals and organizations can effectively manage multiple projects within a larger program. MSP offers a strategic approach, while PRINCE2 provides a more tactical focus. By using the two together, organizations can ensure that their project management approach is aligned with their overall strategy, while maintaining a focus on delivering projects on time, within budget and to the desired level of quality.