Managing Successful Programmes (MSPTM) Foundation

The accredited MSPTM Foundation training course has been created for organisations that wish to train people to MSPTM Foundation exam level. The course combines multiple voices with animation and interactive exercises, allowing learning at a time, pace and location to suit each student.

The MSPTM Foundation course has been accredited by the APM Group and takes between 8-10 hours to complete. It consists of ten topics, including a mock exam simulator to test yourself before the exam

Benefits

• An exam simulator which results in exceptional pass rates

• Increased retention of learning

• Less time taken to learn

• Increased control and visibility of progress and achievement

• Reduced travel costs

• Accessible from any location

Target Audience

The course is aimed at anyone who aims to achieve MSPTM Foundation level.

The course would benefit:

• Programme sponsors and stakeholders

• Project Managers

• Senior Managers considering implementing a Programme Management approach

• Newly appointed Programme Managers

• Functional Department Managers

• Functional staff and programme team members

Why e-learning

Technological improvements and advances in educational design mean that e-learning is no longer just a low cost alternative to traditional training methods. In many respects our courseware offers training which is superior to the majority of available “classroom” options. Not only is the effectiveness of the training process enhanced, but also the convenience and overall cost efficiency of e-learning makes it a compelling option for training.

Training can be targeted at specific individual requirements and staff learn exactly what they need, any time, any place. Staff also learn at their own pace and can repeat each section as many times as they need during the course and as a refresher.

What’s included?

• The course consists of animations, text, voice overs and interactive exercises

• A full student manual reflecting the course content

• Additional features such as sticky notes, a “favourites” option, corporate notes, simple

  administration functionality, review bar and real time pause

• A comprehensive maintenance service so that courses are kept up to date

• Randomised MSPTM Foundation exam simulator

• Extensive bibliography, FAQ’s and keyword search

Course Introduction

• Course Objectives

• What is MSP?

• The MSP Examination Requirements

Introduction to Programme Management

• Difference Between Programme and Projects

• Change

• Programme Environment

• Business Drivers for Change

• Critical Factors for Business Change

Organisation and Leadership

• Differences between Management, Direction and Control

• Typical Programme Organisation

• Defined Roles and Responsibilities

• Functions of a Programme Support Office

Processes and Products

• Sequence of Processes

• Key Inputs and Outputs of Each Process

• Purpose of Each Process

• Purpose and Typical Activities Associated With the Life of an MSP Programme

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Stakeholder Management

• Stakeholder and Interests

• Stakeholder Management Strategy

• Stakeholder Management Communication Activities

Programme Planning and Control

• Development of a Programme Plan

• Components

• Tranches

• Inter-Relationships

Business Case Management

• Programme Mandate and the Business Case

• Project Justification

• Responsibilities and Key MSP Roles

• Elements of the Business Case

Benefits Management

• Importance of Programme Management

• Vision Statement

• Blueprint

• Benefits Profiles

• Benefits Realisation Plan

• Benefits Management Strategy

• MSP Processes

• Role and Responsibilities

Risk Management and Issue Resolution

• Purpose of Risk Management Strategy and Issue Resolution Strategy

• Programme and Project Level Risk

• Issue Resolution

• Change Management

• Risk Management

• Issue Resolution

• Change Control Activities

• Roles and Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Configuration Management

• Audit and Assurance

• Quality Management

Mock Exam Simulator

• Randomised MSP Foundation Level Exam Questions