MSP® 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner

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Pass the MSP Foundation and Practitioner exams on your first attempt with Good e-Learning!

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) is a globally renowned program management methodology. Created by AXELOS, it supports high-priority business objectives by breaking larger programs down into more manageable projects. At the same time, it prioritizes organization, vision, stakeholder engagement, benefits realization, and a tight focus on the ‘business case’ to ensure programs generate as much value as possible.

Not only can MSP program management drive strategic program management and transformation, but studying it can also help professional project and program managers unlock incredible career and networking opportunities.

This course suite offers everything you need to pass the MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner exams to become a fully qualified program manager!

Kickstart your training today!

Who is this course aimed at?

  • Career project and program managers who want to verify their expertise with a globally valued certification
  • Prospective program managers looking to improve their skills, knowledge, and hireability with a demonstrably effective framework
  • Organizations wishing to adopt MSP best practices
  • Students hoping to pass the two MSP exams as quickly, cheaply, and efficiently as possible

What will you learn by taking this course?

  • The concepts, responsibilities, and key facts about the Principles, Processes, and Themes of MSP 5th Edition
  • How to create and tailor the MSP framework for real-world organizations
  • How to apply MSP practices and principles at a strategic level
  • How to make a valued contribution to program management teams, whether in the context of support, organization, advising, or management
  • Everything needed to pass the official MSP exams on the first attempt

Why should you take this course?

  • This online course package combines Good e-Learning’s MSP Foundation and Practitioner courses
  • MSP 5th Edition is a recently updated iteration of the framework that offers the latest insight and best practices from world-leading program management specialists. This makes managing programs in modern corporate environments much simpler!
  • This Foundation and Practitioner course suite teaches students everything they need to know to pass both certification exams
  • The course features regular knowledge checks as well as a practice exam simulator to help students prepare for the exams
  • Are you worried about MSP certification costs? This online training package offers FREE vouchers for the exams.
  • This MSP online course is fully accredited by PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS

An Introduction to MSP 5th Edition Foundation

Module 0

This module introduces the MSP 5th Edition Foundation course, providing students with a course guide and outlining the course structure.

Module 1: Key concepts in program management

This module outlines the structure and modules of the Foundation segment of this MSP course, letting students know what to expect as they prepare for the exam.

Module 2: The 3 lenses of MSP

The Principles, Themes, and Processes of the framework are introduced in this module. Over the rest of the course suite, students will come to understand how each of these is applied in real-world programs.

Module 3:The organization theme

This module deals with the ‘Organization’ Theme. This focuses on decision-making, sponsorship, scrutiny, and leadership.

Module 4: The design theme

This module looks at the ‘Design’ Theme. This focuses on shaping programs in a way that clarifies risks, benefits, and the desired ‘end state’.

Module 5: The justification theme

This module examines the ‘Justification’ Theme. A program cannot proceed unless the projected benefits justify the investment of time and resources. To aid with this, the Theme also deals with elements such as cash-flow management and budgeting.

Module 6:The structure theme

This module examines the ‘Structure’ Theme. This deals with elements of planning, such as people, equipment, and facility management, as well as setting the pace of program deliverables.

Module 7: The knowledge theme

This module examines the ‘Knowledge’ Theme. This covers the acquisition, curation, verification, and utilization of knowledge. It also looks at how to take lessons from each program in a way that fosters a culture of continual improvement.

Module 8: The assurance theme

This module examines the Theme of ‘Assurance’. This deals with the clarification of roles and responsibilities, as well as the ‘three lines of defense’. Students will also learn about the ways program governance relies on Assurance and how they can plan Assurance activities.

Module 9: The decisions theme

This module looks at the Theme of ‘Decisions’. This is crucial, given how often managers need to make decisions throughout a program, such as in response to risks or other issues. It also outlines the importance of having best practices in place when making decisions.

Module 10: The MSP processes

This module examines the MSP Processes, which help guide practitioners throughout programs to help them achieve desired outcomes.

Module 11: Course wrap up

This module wraps up the Foundation course, revisiting previously covered materials to help students prepare for the Foundation exam.

Module 12: Practice exams

This module offers two approved MSP Foundation practice exams to help students prepare for the real thing. The exam simulator also helps students get used to the conditions of the official exam.

Students can contact the Good e-Learning support team to request a free exam voucher once they feel ready.

An Introduction to MSP 5th Edition Practitioner

Module 0

This module provides the structure for the Practitioner section of the course suite.

Module 1: The MSP Practitioner course

This module takes students through the details of the MSP Practitioner exam. Students are also introduced to a ‘program scenario’ that will be used throughout the course to demonstrate how the framework is applied in practice.

Module 2: Principles, strategy and plans

This module looks at Principles, Program Strategy, and Program Plans. Students examine these elements in the context of the program scenario.

Module 3: The organization theme

This module takes another look at the ‘Organization’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 4: The design theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Design’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 5: The justification theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Justification’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 6: The structure theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Structure’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 7: The knowledge theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Knowledge’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 8: The assurance theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Assurance’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 9: The decisions theme

This module takes another look at the ‘Decisions’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 10: The MSP processes

This module reexamines the seven Processes. Each Process is also applied to the program scenario.

Module 11: Course wrap up

This module revisits and wraps up the course, helping students get ready to sit the Practitioner exam.

Module 12: Practice exams

This module comes with two approved practice exams from AXELOS for the Practitioner certification exam. Students can use these exams to familiarize themselves with the official exam conditions, as well as test their knowledge of the previous modules.

Students can contact the Good e-Learning support team to request a free exam voucher once they feel ready.

In order to achieve your MSP Foundation and Practitioner qualifications, you will need to pass the associated examinations. Passing the Foundation exam is also a prerequisite for sitting the Practitioner examination.

You can take the exam online (virtually) using a service provided by PeopleCert.

This course comes with mock exams to help students prepare for the real thing. We also reduce MSP course costs for students by offering FREE exam vouchers.

Before booking your exam, it will be a good idea to make sure that your device meets the technical requirements. You can do so via this online test. This test will examine the suitability of your webcam, microphone, and internet connection. Please visit the PeopleCert website for more information and guidance.

When you are ready to use your free exam vouchers, simply contact [email protected]. Exam voucher requests are typically processed within two working days, but please allow up to five. Students must request their exam voucher within the course access period, which starts from the date of purchase. For more information, please visit our Support & FAQs page.

MSP 5th Edition Foundation exam:

  • The exam has 60 questions, each of which is multiple-choice
  • Students have an hour (60 minutes) to complete the exam
  • The exam is closed-book (only provided materials may be used)
  • Students must score at least 36/60 (60%) to pass
  • If a student requires extra time, they are advised to contact PeopleCert

MSP 5th Edition Practitioner exam:

  • The exam has 70 questions, each of which is multiple-choice
  • Students have two and a half hours (150 minutes) to complete the exam
  • The exam is open-book
  • Students must score at least 42/70 (60%) to pass
  • If a student requires extra time, they are advised to contact PeopleCert

What is Managing Successful Programmes?

‘Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)’ is a program and project management framework. It offers flexible yet comprehensive best practices for planning, instigating, managing, and concluding successful programs, breaking them down into more manageable projects with clearly defined goals.

How does MSP work?

MSP works by breaking down large and complex programs into more manageable projects. It also provides non-prescriptive best practices for program management, which can be used and adapted in virtually any industry, sector, or location.

The MSP framework describes Themes, Processes, and Principles, which detail how to structure and implement program plans. The best practices and insight of the framework can be adapted to suit any program, regardless of industry, location, sector, or anything else.

What does the MSP certification path look like?

The MSP certification path starts with MSP Foundation, before moving on to MSP Practitioner and, finally, MSP Advanced Practitioner.

How can MSP benefit businesses?

The framework is flexible and adaptive enough to suit almost any organization or program. It also clarifies goals, lines of communication, and roles, enabling streamlined decision-making and making it easier to complete programs on time and within budget.

Practitioners also continually assess their projects for the sake of risk management and ensuring a focus on the ‘Business Case’.

Who can use MSP?

Due to its adaptable and non-prescriptive nature, almost any organization can use MSP. An MSP qualification can also be highly useful for both aspiring or experienced project or program managers.

What is AXELOS?

AXELOS is a joint venture company that owns and updates several leading best practice frameworks, including MSP, AgileSHIFT, ITIL 4 and PRINCE2.

What are the prerequisites for MSP Practitioner?

In order to sit the Practitioner exam, a student must first earn their Foundation certification.

What do I need to know about the MSP exams?

The Foundation exam is closed book and has 60 multiple-choice questions. It lasts 60 minutes and has a pass mark of 60%.
The Practitioner exam is open book and has 70 questions. The exam lasts 150 minutes, and the pass mark is 60%.

What other frameworks can complement MSP?

MSP can be used alongside several other frameworks, including ITIL 4 and PRINCE2.

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