Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Re-registration

Prerequisites:

* This course is designed to highlight the differences between the 2003 version of MSP and the 2007 version of MSP, therefore delegates should have a good working knowledge of the 2003 version of MSP.
* Delegates will be sent pre-course reading materials including the OGC Managing Successful Programmes 2007 (MSP manual). Delegates can expect to receive these materials two weeks before the course is due to commence. It is recommended that candidates spend a minimum of 10-12 hours reviewing the manual prior to attending the course.

Course Description:

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) 2007 edition is the latest version of the OGC's (Office of Government Commerce) approach for managing change and delivering business benefits from a set of related projects. The aim of the course is to provide delegates who have an understanding of the 2003 edition of MSP with a basic understanding of MSP (2007)Principles, themes, and the transformational flow.

The course is based on the 2007 edition of the MSP Manual and is designed for:

• Delegates who have an understanding of previous versions of the MSP framework and wish to understand the changes to the 2007 version.
• Staff who have already passed the old style MSP examinations who wish to review the new MSP framework.
• Those who wish to re-register as an MSP Practitioner, within 3 - 5 years of their original qualification.

The course fee includes the latest copy of the MSP Manual.

Delegates will learn how to:

• Understand the basic MSP Themes and the Transformational Flow
• Understand how the application of MSP principles can improve an organisations ability to implement change and maintain focus on the desired benefits
• Identify the information required to effectively define a programme
• Apply their understanding via a series of practical exercises based on a given case study
• Take the MSP re-registration exam

This course includes the following modules:

Course Contents

• Organisation
• Benefits Realisation Management
• Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution
• Vision
• Blueprint Design and Delivery
• Quality Management
• Business Case Management
• Programme Planning and Control
• Transformational Flow