MSP® Training FAQs
MSP® is a globally recognised framework that helps organisations manage complex programmes by breaking them into manageable projects. It ensures strategic alignment and sustainable business change using principles, themes, and transformational flow.
This Course covers programme management principles, governance themes, and transformational flow. You’ll learn to manage change, improve engagement, and deliver strategic outcomes. Both Foundation and Practitioner levels offer practical skills to apply MSP® effectively.
Yes, this MSP Training Course is fully accredited by PeopleCert. This ensures the Training meets high-quality standards and that your qualification is recognised globally by employers and organisations in the programme and project management fields.
Foundation covers MSP® basics such as terminology, principles, and processes. The Practitioner Course applies these concepts to real-life scenarios. Foundation suits beginners, while Practitioner is for professionals managing or supporting large-scale programmes.
No prerequisites are required for the Foundation Course. However, to attend the Practitioner Course, you must pass the Foundation exam. Re-sit and Re-registration options need prior participation or certification at the Practitioner level.
You can choose to take the MSP® exam either online via remote proctoring or in a classroom setting. With online exams, you have the flexibility to book any date and time that suits you best using PeopleCert’s scheduling system.
Once you pass your MSP® exam, your official digital Certificate will be issued by PeopleCert. You’ll usually receive it within a few working days, allowing you to share or download it for your professional records and CV promptly.
The MSP® Foundation exam requires a pass mark of 60%, meaning 36 out of 60 correct answers. The Practitioner exam also requires 60%, which is 42 out of 70 correct answers. These standards help ensure solid understanding and practical readiness.
An MSP® Certification boosts your professional credibility, enhances your ability to lead change programmes, and opens up career opportunities in programme and project management. It also demonstrates your expertise in managing risks, benefits, stakeholders, and strategic objectives successfully.
The MSP® Practitioner Certificate remains valid for three years. To maintain your Certification, you can either retake the exam or complete a Re-registration course before expiry. This ensures your knowledge stays current with evolving best practices and standards.
Yes, you’ll receive full support, including expert-led Training, revision materials, practice questions, and pre-course content. The Course is designed to identify weak areas and build your confidence, giving you the best chance to pass your MSP® exams successfully.
PRINCE2® focuses on managing individual projects efficiently. MSP®, on the other hand, is designed for managing programmes, groups of related projects delivering strategic outcomes. MSP® ensures coordinated delivery, long-term benefits, and governance across multiple projects aligned with business goals.
MSP® Certification demonstrates your ability to manage large, complex programmes effectively. It’s highly valued by employers and can lead to roles in leadership, transformation, or strategic delivery. This qualification sets you apart as a credible and skilled programme management professional.
After completing MSP Training, you can pursue roles such as Programme Manager, Project Director, Business Change Manager, PMO Lead, or Transformation Consultant. These roles often involve leading strategic initiatives and ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects within an organisation.
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"Really good course and well organised. Trainer was great with a sense of humour - his experience allowed a free flowing course, structured to help you gain as much information & relevant experience whilst helping prepare you for the exam"
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