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We are the largest globally accredited training provider for programme management courses. We are the most trusted and accredited provider of MSP® training and certification, recognised by PeopleCert.

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MSP® Certification Courses

Popular Programme Management Courses in Australia

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MSP® Foundation & Practitioner

Duration : 5 Days

Exam Included : Yes

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MSP® Foundation

Duration : 3 Days

Exam Included : Yes

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MSP® Practitioner

Duration : 2 Days

Exam Included : Yes

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Certified Project and Programme Management (CPPM)

Duration : 2 Days

Exam Included : Yes

MSP® Programme Management Course Overview

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)® is a best-practice framework that sets out the principles and processes for managing a programme effectively. These MSP® programme management courses give delegates the knowledge to coordinate individual projects and align them within larger programmes to meet wider business objectives. Taught by our experienced instructors, the training guides you through each stage, from Foundation to Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner, and prepares you to pass your certification exam on the first attempt.

We deliver programme management training to organisations, individuals, public sector bodies and government agencies. Our subject-matter experts make complex topics engaging, and we also offer in-house certification training for clients who prefer to learn in familiar surroundings.

MSP® Qualification Levels

Foundation

Practitioner

Advanced Practitioner

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MSP® Principles

When picking up the MSP® manual, you will note that it has an introduction and sections on governance themes and the transformational flow. The introduction describes the context of programme management.

    These principles are:
  • Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
  • Leading change
  • Envisioning and communicating a better future
  • Focusing on the benefits and threats to them
  • Adding value
  • Designing and delivering a coherent capability
  • Learning from experience
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The MSP® Flow Processes in Details

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    Identifying a Programme: To sponsor the program, to confirm the program mandate, to appoint the senior responsible owner, to produce the program brief, to develop terms of reference for program definition, review, and to approve to proceed.

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    Defining a Programme: To establish the team to determine the program, to develop the vision statement, to develop the blueprint, to develop the benefits profiles, to validate the benefits, to identify the stakeholders, to design the project portfolio, and to determine the tranches.

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    Governing a Programme: To set up the program organisation, to set up the program office, to support governance requirements, to set up the physical program environment, risk management and issue resolution.

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    Managing the Portfolio: Project start-up, to align projects with benefits realisation, to align projects with program objectives, to monitor progress, to manage risks and to resolve issues, project closure, and to manacle stakeholders.

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    Managing Benefits: To establish benefits measurement, to refine benefits profiles, to monitor benefits, to manage the transition, to support changes to culture and personnel, to support benefits realisation, and to measure benefits.

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    Closing a Programme: To confirm program closure, program review, update and finalise program information, to disband program management team and support function, and to inform stakeholders.

Benefits of Studying MSP

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Limited Budget

We understand that people may have limited budgets.

  • To help and support our clients, we will provide a limited number of 250 daily discount codes.
  • Hurry! FIRST come, FIRST served.
  • If you miss out, enquire to get yourself on the waiting list for the next day.

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You won't find a better value in the market prince. If you do find a lower price, send us the offer, and we'll beat it.

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100% Money Back Guarantee

We are so confident in our courses and skills of our instructor that we offer a money-back guarantee if you do not pass the exam.

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Guaranteed to Run

Our all training classes are 100% guaranteed to run on dates provided, whether they are classroom, Virtual or in-house.

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Guaranteed to Pass Exam

Our Exam Pass Guarantee gives you the confidence that we will support your learning until you pass your exam.

Programme Management Packages

Complete Programme Management Certification Package

3 Courses

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  • MSP® Foundation & Practitioner
  • PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner
  • Scrum Master Certification

Complete Portfolio Management Certification Package

3 Courses

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  • P3O® Foundation & Practitioner
  • PRINCE2® Foundation & Practitioner
  • MSP® Foundation & Practitioner

Complete Change Manager Certification Package

3 Courses

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  • Change Management Foundation & Practitioner
  • P3O® Foundation & Practitioner
  • MSP® Foundation & Practitioner

What is MSP® ?

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) is a methodology offering structure, clarity, and control. Find out how you could boost your MSP® skills.

MSP® Governance Themes

  • organization

    Organisation

  • vision

    Vision

  • leadership

    Leadership and stakeholder engagement

  • benifits

    Benefits realisation

  • blueprint

    Blueprint design and delivery

  • planning

    Planning and control

  • business

    Business case

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Corporate Policies and MSP® Strategies and Plans

  • Corporate Policies:

    These are the rules that all parts of the organisation must follow for an aspect of management. e.g. Organisation Risk Management Policy

  • Programme Governance Strategies:

    Why and How something will be done in the programme, e.g. Programmes Risk Management Strategy

  • Programme Management Plans:

    Who and When, explicit activities, timing and resources to implement programme governance strategies. Plans are delivery mechanisms of the strategy, e.g. Programme's Quality and Assurance Plan.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone planning to take the MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Foundation or Practitioner certification should consider this programme management course to prepare fully for the exam. The training is particularly valuable for the following roles:

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Project Managers

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Programme Managers

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Delivery Managers

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Sponsors

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Directors

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Executive

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Senior Managers

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Board Members

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Engagement Manager

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Account Managers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSP® training?

MSP® stands for Managing Successful Programmes, which provides a framework to manage overall delivery, and comprises of a set of principles and processes for use while managing programmes.

What does a programme management course involve?

A programme management course teaches you how to coordinate multiple related projects under one structured framework to deliver wider business change. With MSP®, you learn to apply the principles, governance themes and transformational flow that keep a programme aligned with strategy from start to finish.

What are the benefits of an MSP® programme management certification?

An MSP® programme management certification proves you can lead complex change, not just individual projects. It strengthens your CV, supports senior roles in programme and change management, and is recognised by employers worldwide as evidence of practical, strategic capability.

How is programme management different from project management?

A project delivers a specific output, while programme management oversees a group of related projects to achieve a larger organisational benefit. This programme management training focuses on that bigger picture, including governance, stakeholder alignment and long-term value, rather than the delivery of a single project.

Are there any prerequisites for MSP® programme management training?

There are no prerequisites for the Foundation level, so you can start with no prior experience. To take the Practitioner programme management training, you first need to hold the MSP® Foundation certificate, as it builds on the core concepts covered there.

Are these MSP® courses provided by The Knowledge Academy accredited?

Yes, all MSP® training courses are fully accredited by the PeopleCert.

How can I gain more knowledge about MSP® training?

If you want to gain more knowledge about MSP® training, you can explore our more advanced MSP® Foundation & Practitioner, MSP® Advanced Practitioner, Certified Project and Programme Management (CPPM) courses. These courses will surely help you to become a professional, successful programme manager.

What topics will I learn in MSP® Foundation & Practitioner?

In this training, you will learn basic and advanced topics such as principles of MSP®, risk management and issue resolution, quality management, delivering the capability, the transformational flow, case studies, and applying MSP® principles to programmes and using MSP®.

What this MSP® Advanced Practitioner course holds for me?

This MSP® Advanced Practitioner course is uniquely designed to provide you with the comprehensive knowledge of processes, components, and techniques of the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) methodology. This course will also teach you how to design blueprints, assuring benefits of change, risk management, and adopting MSP®. This course is a unique approach to equip professionals with all the necessary knowledge to tackle various issues during any project management.

Why we should learn MSP® training courses from The Knowledge Academy?

The Knowledge Academy is a worldwide recognised company. It provides fully accredited MSP® training courses by the PeopleCert.

Can Knowledge Academy deliver corporate or in-house training?

Yes, our outstanding in-house delivery staff work incessantly to provide training to clients who wish to have the convenience and comfort of working within their familiar surroundings.

Can knowledge academy deliver the training to more than 1000 delegates of my company?

Yes, we already trained over 1000 delegates from multiple, internationally renowned organisations. In such cases where the delegates are more in number, we are providing training in batches.

Can we customise training and course material according to our company requirements?

Yes, we have subject matter experts who will work according to your company requirements.

I am unable to find the course I am looking for.

The knowledge Academy provides training on over 3000 different subjects. Please contact us if you are unable to find your ideal course in the above course list.

What delivery method I can choose for the MSP® training courses?

You can choose below delivery method according to your requirement:

  • Online: If you want to learn at your own pace and at any time in the day or night.
  • Online/Instructor-led or virtual: If you want to attend the course virtually from the instructor in the comfort of your home surroundings.
  • Classroom: If you want to attend training in The Knowledge Academy venue.
  • Onsite/Corporate: If you are looking for a training solution for your employees or company.

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