MSP™ Foundation & Practitioner - 2007 Edition

Commence Date: 14 July 2008
Course Duration: 5 days
Course Price: £1,650
Course Location: Birmingham

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MSP™ Foundation and Practitioner

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This is a fast paced examination-based course, which gives Delegates accreditation to two levels of MSP™ qualifications. The course equips Delegates with a detailed knowledge and structure of the MSP™ method covering how programmes evolve and how they are managed throughout their lifecycle. The course includes detailed coverage of programme documentation with development of strategies to manage benefits and Stakeholders. Additionally it includes techniques to identify and manage issues and risks.

Learning Objectives

· Discuss and understand the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP™) approach, building on the Delegates own experience and knowledge of large-scale change

· pplication of MSP™ to different programme situations, and creation of programme documentation in a supportive training environment

· Prepare for the Foundation and Practitioner Exams

Course Content

· How programmes come about

· Identifying the outline of what the programme is to deliver

· Defining in detail what the programme is to deliver and determining whether it is worthwhile

· Managing the programme including ensuring Benefits, Realisation, Effective and Appropriate

· Stakeholder Management, Handling Issues and managing Risks across the programme

· Ensuring that the programme remains worthwhile and aligned to Strategic Objectives

· Delivering the required outcomes to the required quality

· Programme reviews and audit

· Practical Application Exercises

· Exam preparation

The Course Will Benefit

· Programme Managers, Experienced Project Managers, and Senior Business Managers from any discipline working at a Strategic Level to deliver change

· Programme Support Team Members, who have observed the kind of organisational and culture change that programmes bring

Course Structure

· Suggested 15 hours of pre-course preparation

· 5-day Course

· 40 min multiple choice, closed book Foundation Exam on the 3^rd day. Also a 2 hour Practitioner Exam on the 5^th day

· Delegates are encouraged to complete 1-2 hours of evening work for each day of the course

We Provide the Following Essentials

· Access to our online MSP™ Delegate Centre providing both pre and post course support

· Pre-course reading pack including OGC's Managing Successful Programmes and Maven Training MSP™ Pre-Course Workbook

· Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide when returning to the office

Follow On Courses

· Principles of Change Management

· Delivering Change Through Business Analysis

- MSP™ Advanced Practitioner

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