Overview
MSP is a structured framework that helps organizations of all sizes and sectors to improve practices, offer better services and more effectively prepare for the future. PeopleCert’s official MSP eLearning equips you with the expertise to effectively apply MSP principles and best practices, ensuring measurable value is delivered to your organization.
The eLearning consists of 10-12 hours of interactive, device-friendly content that allows you to self-study at your own pace. You should also plan for 8-10 hours individual study of the MSP manual, personal revision, and exam practice.
Learner engagement is ensured through embedded video, onscreen interaction and summative quizzes. Through 9 bite-sized modules, the course fully explains each integrated element of the MSP framework.
- Principles – Seven guiding obligations that are continually required to achieve value from programme management.
- Themes – The seven MSP themes are the essential aspects of governance required to ensure that the programme is aligned with the principles.
- Processes – The programme lifecycle consists of seven processes which detail the responsibilities and activities that should be undertaken from a programme’s conception through to its final closure.
Prerequisites
To take the MSP 5th edition Practitioner course and exam, you are required to have MSP 5th edition Foundation certificate. The course is aimed at experienced project and programme managers, as well as other professionals who are involved in major change initiatives.
Outline
1. Programme strategy and themes
2. Application of the organization theme – the clear definition of MSP roles and effective communication with stakeholders are essential aspects of any successful programme
3. Application of the design theme – how do we ensure that the end-state is clear (including the benefits and risks) and that the organization understands how to bridge the gap between current and future states.
4. Application of the justification theme – ensures that the investment represents value for money and programme finances are managed correctly.
5. Application of the structure theme – the focus is on delivering projects in the most effective way and ensuring that the necessary resources are in place to deliver the programme.
6. Application of the knowledge theme – knowledge and lessons are acquired, curated and used across the programme, helping to build a culture of improvement.
7. Application of the assurance theme – an appropriate level of governance provides transparency and confidence to the sponsoring group.
8. Application of the decisions theme – Effective decision making is required at various points during the programme lifecycle whether this is related to risks, issues, or other aspects of the programme’s management.
9. Application of the MSP processes – the structured set of activities that ensures programme delivery is controlled over its lifetime.
What’s Included
- 12 months access to the eLearning (including the official mock exam papers)
- Official MSP eBook (digital copy)
- Learning resource kit (enhances exam preparation and long-term learning)
- Auto-marked sample papers
- Exam voucher
MSP Practitioner Exam
PeopleCert exams take place remotely via PeopleCert Online Proctoring. Full details of each of the five steps that describe the IT requirements and exam conditions (including an explanatory video) can be found on the PeopleCert website.
https://peoplecert.org/ways-to-get-certified/olp-guidelines
You may choose to sit your exam at a time that meets your convenience and level of readiness.
Exam format:
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Number of Questions: 70 (multiple-choice and matching questions; scenario based)
- Pass mark: 60%
- Open book – use of MSP textbook only is permitted
Why Choose the Official PeopleCert eLearning?
- Flexibility at your fingertips: your learning, your way
- Self-directed learning: take the lead in your education
- An engaging learning environment: make learning enjoyable and effective
- Real-time feedback and progress tracking: stay on top of your learning journey
- Unparalleled quality: learn from the official authors of MSP
- Personalised: customise your learning experience to your needs
- Support when you need it: your success, our commitment
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What's included
- Exam included
- Online exam voucher
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