Managing Successful Programmes Foundation (MSP®) 5th Edition (PRINCE2® Programme Management)
Level: Intermediate
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Course Overview
Duration:
3 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
3 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
This accredited Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation course has been designed to help delegates understand and apply MSP, not simply pass the examination. We work closely with organisations and individuals to demonstrate how the framework can be integrated effectively into their existing structures, governance arrangements and processes.
MSP is now known as PRINCE2® Programme Management. The updated name brings MSP within the wider PRINCE2 portfolio while retaining the established principles, practices and processes of the MSP framework.
The course is based on the latest Managing Successful Programmes 5th Edition guidance, which provides recognised best-practice guidance for managing programmes and delivering transformational change.
Delegates will learn the fundamental principles of effective programme management and develop an understanding of the principles, themes and processes described within the MSP approach. The course also prepares delegates for the MSP Foundation examination.
Please note: Delegates must complete pre-course study using the learning materials provided before attending the course. Additional self-study is also expected during the evenings of each training day.
Target Audience
• Programme Managers and aspiring Programme Managers
• Project Managers working within larger programmes
• Programme Office and Project Management Office professionals
• Business Change Managers
• Transformation and Change Professionals
• Programme Sponsors and Senior Responsible Owners
• Business Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Operational Managers involved in transformational change
• Consultants supporting programmes and organisational change
• Professionals responsible for programme governance, assurance or benefits management
• Anyone seeking a recognised Foundation-level qualification in programme management
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
• Understand the purpose, structure and key concepts of MSP
• Explain the benefits of structured programme management
• Understand the differences between projects, programmes and portfolios
• Describe the MSP principles and how they support successful programmes
• Understand the MSP themes and their application throughout a programme
• Describe the MSP processes and programme lifecycle
• Understand how programmes support organisational strategy and transformational change
• Recognise the importance of programme governance and accountability
• Understand how programme benefits are identified, planned and managed
• Recognise the importance of effective stakeholder engagement and communication
• Understand how risks, issues and decisions are managed within a programme
• Explain how MSP can be tailored to different programmes and organisational environments
• Prepare confidently for the MSP Foundation examination
Please note: the following MSP examination process will apply to every course:
- All MSP examinations are arranged and administered online directly by PeopleCert.
- Delegates will be provided with a PeopleCert examination voucher for each examination. The voucher for the Foundation examination includes access to the Official 5th Edition Managing Successful Programmes Manual e-book.
- On receipt of the voucher code, the delegate should create or log in to their candidate profile on the PeopleCert website to “redeem” the voucher and get access to the Managing Successful Programmes Manual e-book.
This accredited Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) training course includes the official e-manual and benefits from our Exam Pass Guarantee*.
The Managing Successful Programmes Foundation and Practitioner (MSP®) 5th Edition course is provided by Aims4change, an ATO/Affiliate of PeopleCert. MSP® is a registered trade mark of PeopleCert Group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
This accredited Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation course has been designed to help delegates understand and apply MSP, not simply pass the examination. We work closely with organisations and individuals to demonstrate how the framework can be integrated effectively into their existing structures, governance arrangements and processes.
MSP is now known as PRINCE2® Programme Management. The updated name brings MSP within the wider PRINCE2 portfolio while retaining the established principles, practices and processes of the MSP framework.
The course is based on the latest Managing Successful Programmes 5th Edition guidance, which provides recognised best-practice guidance for managing programmes and delivering transformational change.
Delegates will learn the fundamental principles of effective programme management and develop an understanding of the principles, themes and processes described within the MSP approach. The course also prepares delegates for the MSP Foundation examination.
Please note: Delegates must complete pre-course study using the learning materials provided before attending the course. Additional self-study is also expected during the evenings of each training day.
Target Audience
• Programme Managers and aspiring Programme Managers
• Project Managers working within larger programmes
• Programme Office and Project Management Office professionals
• Business Change Managers
• Transformation and Change Professionals
• Programme Sponsors and Senior Responsible Owners
• Business Analysts
• Portfolio Managers
• Operational Managers involved in transformational change
• Consultants supporting programmes and organisational change
• Professionals responsible for programme governance, assurance or benefits management
• Anyone seeking a recognised Foundation-level qualification in programme management
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
• Understand the purpose, structure and key concepts of MSP
• Explain the benefits of structured programme management
• Understand the differences between projects, programmes and portfolios
• Describe the MSP principles and how they support successful programmes
• Understand the MSP themes and their application throughout a programme
• Describe the MSP processes and programme lifecycle
• Understand how programmes support organisational strategy and transformational change
• Recognise the importance of programme governance and accountability
• Understand how programme benefits are identified, planned and managed
• Recognise the importance of effective stakeholder engagement and communication
• Understand how risks, issues and decisions are managed within a programme
• Explain how MSP can be tailored to different programmes and organisational environments
• Prepare confidently for the MSP Foundation examination
Please note: the following MSP examination process will apply to every course:
- All MSP examinations are arranged and administered online directly by PeopleCert.
- Delegates will be provided with a PeopleCert examination voucher for each examination. The voucher for the Foundation examination includes access to the Official 5th Edition Managing Successful Programmes Manual e-book.
- On receipt of the voucher code, the delegate should create or log in to their candidate profile on the PeopleCert website to “redeem” the voucher and get access to the Managing Successful Programmes Manual e-book.
This accredited Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) training course includes the official e-manual and benefits from our Exam Pass Guarantee*.
The Managing Successful Programmes Foundation and Practitioner (MSP®) 5th Edition course is provided by Aims4change, an ATO/Affiliate of PeopleCert. MSP® is a registered trade mark of PeopleCert Group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
Day 1
- Introduction to Programmes, Programme Management and MSP®
- The Three Lenses of the MSP® Framework
- MSP Principles
- MSP Themes
- MSP Processes
- Principles
- Organization Theme
- Design Theme
- Justification Theme
Day 2
- Structure Theme
- Knowledge Theme
- Assurance Theme
- Decisions Theme
Day 3
- MSP Processes
- Identify the Programme
- Design the Outcomes
- Plan Progressive Delivery
- Deliver the Capabilities
- Embed the Outcomes
- Evaluate new Information
- Close the Programme
- Online Foundation Examination – arranged through Peoplecert suggested timeslot 3pm onwards
Presented in association with aims4change.
Day 1
- Introduction to Programmes, Programme Management and MSP®
- The Three Lenses of the MSP® Framework
- MSP Principles
- MSP Themes
- MSP Processes
- Principles
- Organization Theme
- Design Theme
- Justification Theme
Day 2
- Structure Theme
- Knowledge Theme
- Assurance Theme
- Decisions Theme
Day 3
- MSP Processes
- Identify the Programme
- Design the Outcomes
- Plan Progressive Delivery
- Deliver the Capabilities
- Embed the Outcomes
- Evaluate new Information
- Close the Programme
- Online Foundation Examination – arranged through Peoplecert suggested timeslot 3pm onwards
Presented in association with aims4change.
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Multiple-choice style: 60 questions
- Pass mark: (39/60) 60% or more
- Closed-book exam (i.e. no reference materials are allowed during the exam)
- Peoplecert emails your official results and e-certificate approximately 2 business days after completing the exam
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation
- Exam time: 60 minutes
- Multiple-choice style: 60 questions
- Pass mark: (39/60) 60% or more
- Closed-book exam (i.e. no reference materials are allowed during the exam)
- Peoplecert emails your official results and e-certificate approximately 2 business days after completing the exam
- Three days of training and examination preparation delivered by an accredited MSP trainer
- Course notes, presentation slides, diagrams and sample examination papers
- Official PRINCE2 Programme Management digital manual, based on the MSP 5th Edition guidance
- MSP Foundation examination voucher, normally valid for 12 months
- Recording of each training day for live virtual courses only
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can attend the same training again at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination institute.
- NILC course completion certificate
- Official MSP Foundation certification upon successful completion of the examination
- Three days of training and examination preparation delivered by an accredited MSP trainer
- Course notes, presentation slides, diagrams and sample examination papers
- Official PRINCE2 Programme Management digital manual, based on the MSP 5th Edition guidance
- MSP Foundation examination voucher, normally valid for 12 months
- Recording of each training day for live virtual courses only
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can attend the same training again at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination institute.
- NILC course completion certificate
- Official MSP Foundation certification upon successful completion of the examination
There are no formal prerequisites for attending the MSP Foundation course.
However, delegates will benefit from some experience working on projects, programmes, organisational change, or business transformation. Previous completion of a project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, may also be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Delegates must complete pre-course study using the provided learning materials before attending the course. Additional self-study is also expected during the evenings of each training day.
The MSP Foundation certification is required before progressing to the MSP Practitioner course and examination.
There are no formal prerequisites for attending the MSP Foundation course.
However, delegates will benefit from some experience working on projects, programmes, organisational change, or business transformation. Previous completion of a project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, may also be beneficial but is not mandatory.
Delegates must complete pre-course study using the provided learning materials before attending the course. Additional self-study is also expected during the evenings of each training day.
The MSP Foundation certification is required before progressing to the MSP Practitioner course and examination.
How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass an examination after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the relevant training again free of charge.
You will need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination board when resitting an exam. Learners retaking the course must also reuse any materials or books supplied during their original course. Replacement materials may incur an additional charge.
Who is the MSP Foundation course suitable for?
The course is suitable for programme managers, project managers, business change managers, programme office professionals and anyone involved in supporting organisational transformation.
It is particularly valuable for professionals who coordinate related projects, contribute to strategic change or want to understand how programmes deliver organisational outcomes and long-term benefits.
Are there any prerequisites for MSP Foundation?
No. There are no formal prerequisites for the MSP Foundation course. However, previous experience of working on projects, programmes or organisational change initiatives may help you understand the course content.
We also recommend completing a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, before attending MSP. This provides a useful understanding of project delivery before progressing to the wider discipline of programme management.
How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass an examination after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the relevant training again free of charge.
You will need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination board when resitting an exam. Learners retaking the course must also reuse any materials or books supplied during their original course. Replacement materials may incur an additional charge.
Who is the MSP Foundation course suitable for?
The course is suitable for programme managers, project managers, business change managers, programme office professionals and anyone involved in supporting organisational transformation.
It is particularly valuable for professionals who coordinate related projects, contribute to strategic change or want to understand how programmes deliver organisational outcomes and long-term benefits.
Are there any prerequisites for MSP Foundation?
No. There are no formal prerequisites for the MSP Foundation course. However, previous experience of working on projects, programmes or organisational change initiatives may help you understand the course content.
We also recommend completing a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, before attending MSP. This provides a useful understanding of project delivery before progressing to the wider discipline of programme management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass an examination after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the relevant training again free of charge.
You will need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination board when resitting an exam. Learners retaking the course must also reuse any materials or books supplied during their original course. Replacement materials may incur an additional charge.
The course is suitable for programme managers, project managers, business change managers, programme office professionals and anyone involved in supporting organisational transformation.
It is particularly valuable for professionals who coordinate related projects, contribute to strategic change or want to understand how programmes deliver organisational outcomes and long-term benefits.
No. There are no formal prerequisites for the MSP Foundation course. However, previous experience of working on projects, programmes or organisational change initiatives may help you understand the course content.
We also recommend completing a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, before attending MSP. This provides a useful understanding of project delivery before progressing to the wider discipline of programme management.
Project management focuses on delivering defined outputs within an agreed scope, budget and timescale. Programme management coordinates related projects and change activities to deliver strategic outcomes and long-term organisational benefits.
MSP provides a structured framework for managing this broader transformation while staying aligned with an organisation’s strategy and objectives.
You will learn about the MSP principles, themes and processes and how they work together through the framework’s three lenses. Topics include programme organisation, design, justification, structure, knowledge, assurance and decision-making.
You will also explore how to identify a programme, design outcomes, plan progressive delivery, deliver capabilities, embed outcomes, evaluate new information and close a programme.
The examination consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. It is a closed-book exam, so you cannot use reference materials.
You must achieve at least 60%, equivalent to 36 correct answers out of 60, to pass. PeopleCert administers the exam online using an exam voucher supplied with the course.
Yes. Your Foundation examination voucher includes access to the official Managing Successful Programmes 5th Edition manual as an e-book.
The course also includes supporting notes, presentation slides, diagrams and sample examination papers to help you prepare for the examination and apply your learning afterwards.
Yes. You will receive an MSP workbook and other pre-course learning resources to complete before the training begins.
You may also need to do further self-study in the evenings between course days, so allow additional study time alongside the scheduled training.
Yes. NILC can deliver the course through classroom, live instructor-led virtual and onsite training. Virtual courses are live and interactive, while classroom courses provide face-to-face tuition. Onsite delivery can also be arranged for organisations wishing to train employees at their own premises.
Recordings of each training day are included with live virtual courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass an examination after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the relevant training again free of charge.
You will need to pay the examination fee charged by the examination board when resitting an exam. Learners retaking the course must also reuse any materials or books supplied during their original course. Replacement materials may incur an additional charge.
The course is suitable for programme managers, project managers, business change managers, programme office professionals and anyone involved in supporting organisational transformation.
It is particularly valuable for professionals who coordinate related projects, contribute to strategic change or want to understand how programmes deliver organisational outcomes and long-term benefits.
No. There are no formal prerequisites for the MSP Foundation course. However, previous experience of working on projects, programmes or organisational change initiatives may help you understand the course content.
We also recommend completing a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, before attending MSP. This provides a useful understanding of project delivery before progressing to the wider discipline of programme management.
Project management focuses on delivering defined outputs within an agreed scope, budget and timescale. Programme management coordinates related projects and change activities to deliver strategic outcomes and long-term organisational benefits.
MSP provides a structured framework for managing this broader transformation while staying aligned with an organisation’s strategy and objectives.
You will learn about the MSP principles, themes and processes and how they work together through the framework’s three lenses. Topics include programme organisation, design, justification, structure, knowledge, assurance and decision-making.
You will also explore how to identify a programme, design outcomes, plan progressive delivery, deliver capabilities, embed outcomes, evaluate new information and close a programme.
The examination consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and lasts 60 minutes. It is a closed-book exam, so you cannot use reference materials.
You must achieve at least 60%, equivalent to 36 correct answers out of 60, to pass. PeopleCert administers the exam online using an exam voucher supplied with the course.
Yes. Your Foundation examination voucher includes access to the official Managing Successful Programmes 5th Edition manual as an e-book.
The course also includes supporting notes, presentation slides, diagrams and sample examination papers to help you prepare for the examination and apply your learning afterwards.
Yes. You will receive an MSP workbook and other pre-course learning resources to complete before the training begins.
You may also need to do further self-study in the evenings between course days, so allow additional study time alongside the scheduled training.
Yes. NILC can deliver the course through classroom, live instructor-led virtual and onsite training. Virtual courses are live and interactive, while classroom courses provide face-to-face tuition. Onsite delivery can also be arranged for organisations wishing to train employees at their own premises.
Recordings of each training day are included with live virtual courses.
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