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Course Highlights

Programme Management is the discipline of managing a series of related projects, known collectively as a programme.

The successful management of a programme requires a specific set of leadership and management skills that go beyond the discipline of project management.

The internationally recognised Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) course focuses on the key skills and knowledge required by programme managers to effectively deliver a successful programme.

Particular attention is paid to the challenges that are often encountered by programme managers.

MSP® is used as the best practise methodology for managing programmes by the Office of Government Commerce (UK) and the United Nations.

Overview

MSP® is written primarily for those who are involved in the direction, management, support and delivery of programmes. Including:

Course Includes

During the course, delegates will undertake a number of exercises and mock examinations from these they will gain feedback on their progress towards eventual success. Delegates should expect to undertake 1 – 2 hours of revision work on the 1st night of the course.

Benefits of effective programme management include:

Requirements

Pre-course Preparation

There is some preparation required in advance of this course.
Delegates should use the Pocketbook to become familiar with the key products and processes of MSP®.
The amount of time needed will vary from individual to individual but as a rough guide, please allow for 3-4 hours for Foundation. As with all exams, the more preparation you put in the more likely you are to achieve a successful exam result.

Homework

Delegates will be expected to: