MSP Training | MSP® Practitioner Training in Teesside

MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Course Outline

Module 1: Understand How to Apply MSP Principles in Context

• Analyse the Application of MSP Principles in Context:
  • Lead with Purpose
  • Collaborate Across Boundaries
  • Deal with Ambiguity
  • Align with Priorities
  • Deploy Diverse Skills
  • Realise Measurable Benefits
  • Bring Pace and Value

Module 2: Understand How to Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of the MSP Themes in Context

• Assess:
  • Component Parts of the Programme Strategy
  • Component Parts of the Programme Plans
  • How to Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle
• Organisation Theme
  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Organisation Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Organisation Theme
• Design Theme
  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Design Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding
  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Design Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration:
• Justification Theme
  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Justification Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding
  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the ‘Justification’ Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
• Structure Theme
  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Structure Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding
  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Structure Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
• Knowledge Theme
  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Knowledge Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding
  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Knowledge Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

Module 3: Understand How to Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of the MSP Processes in Context

• Carry Out the Identify the Programme Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Identify the Programme Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
• Carry Out the Design the Outcomes Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Design the Outcomes Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration:
• Carry Out the Plan Progressive Delivery Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Plan Progressive Delivery Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
• Carry out the Deliver the Capabilities Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May Be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Deliver the Capabilities Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration:
• Carry out the Embed the Outcomes Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May Be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Embed the Outcomes Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
• Carry out the Evaluate New Information Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May Be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Evaluate New Information Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
• Carry out the Close the Programme Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:
  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs
  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process
  • How the Themes May Be Applied
• Analyse Whether the Close the Programme Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

MSP Practitioner 5^th Edition Exam Information

The MSP® Practitioner Exam is intended to assess whether the candidate can use and tailor the MSP® Programme Management framework to be awarded the MSP® Practitioner qualification. The structure and details of the MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Exam are given below. 

• Question Type: Objective Testing 
• Total Questions: 58 (With Sub-questions)
• Total Marks: 70 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 60%, 42/70 Marks 
• Duration: 150 Minutes 
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book 

Who Should Attend this MSP® Practitioner Training Course?

This MSP® Practitioner Course is suitable for professionals involved in managing, supporting, or delivering programmes and organisational change. It is particularly relevant to those looking to develop their ability to apply and tailor MSP® principles and practices within programme environments. The following professionals can benefit from this course:

• IT Professionals.
• Project Managers.
• Programme Managers.
• Executives.
• Senior Managers.
• PMO Members.
• Programme Analysts.

Prerequisites of the MSP® Practitioner Training Course

Delegates must hold either the MSP® 5th Edition Foundation Certification or the MSP® 4th Edition Practitioner Certification before undertaking the MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Training.

MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Training Course Overview

The MSP® Practitioner Course develops delegates’ ability to apply MSP principles, themes, and processes within programme environments. It covers programme strategy and plans, the PDCA cycle, organisation, design, justification, structure, and progressive delivery.

Delegates will develop skills in tailoring MSP to different programme contexts, assessing programme approaches, and managing capabilities and outcomes. They will also learn to evaluate roles, responsibilities, activities, inputs, outputs, and programme information to support effective programme delivery.

This 2-Day training by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply and tailor MSP practices to programme scenarios and support measurable benefits and value. It also prepares them for the official MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Certification exam.

MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Training Course Objectives

• To develop a robust understanding of MSP® principles and their application in Programme Management.
• To enhance strategic decision-making skills tailored for managing successful programmes.
• To equip delegates with the knowledge to establish a flexible framework for navigating complex projects.
• To foster leadership qualities that are essential for guiding teams through transformational change.
• To provide insights into effective stakeholder engagement and communication strategies.
• To prepare delegates for the MSP® Practitioner exam, laying the groundwork for further professional advancement.

Upon completing this MSP® Training Course, delegates will emerge with a refined skill set, poised to tackle large-scale programme challenges. They will not only be able to enhance their career prospects, but also drive significant value within their organisations through proficient Programme Management.

Learning Outcomes After Completing the MSP® Practitioner Training Course

Upon completing this MSP® Practitioner Training Course in Teesside, delegates will emerge with a refined skill set, poised to tackle large-scale programme challenges. They will not only be able to enhance their career prospects but also drive significant value within their organisations through proficient Programme Management.

What's Included in this MSP® Practitioner Training Course?

• MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack
• MSP® Practitioner Workbook