Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation Training Course
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) relies on a structured framework of principles, themes, and processes that serves as a comprehensive guide for overseeing the programme lifecycle. This approach is particularly effective for managing strategic, complex, or multiple projects.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level project and programme managers who want to grasp the framework's fundamentals and integrate MSP into their programme lifecycle.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the MSP® principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.
- Apply MSP® principles to manage programmes effectively, covering stakeholder engagement, governance, leadership, and risk management.
- Improve skills in planning, executing, and closing programmes while managing risks and maintaining quality standards.
- Understand how to align programmes with organizational strategy and ensure benefit realization.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP®
- Overview of programme management
- The MSP® framework and benefits
- Difference between projects and programmes
MSP® Principles
- Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
- Leading change
- Envisioning and communicating a better future
- Focusing on benefits and threats to them
- Adding value
- Designing and delivering a coherent capability
- Learning from experience
Governance Themes
- Organization
- Vision
- Leadership and stakeholder engagement
- Benefits management
- Blueprint design and delivery
- Planning and control
- The business case
- Risk and issue management
- Quality and assurance management
Transformational Flow
- Identifying a programme
- Defining a programme
- Managing the tranches
- Delivering the capability
- Realizing the benefits
- Closing a programme
Examination Preparation
- Exam overview and format
- Exam tips and techniques
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of project management
Audience
- Project and programme managers
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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