How do I become an MSP Certified Professional?

MSP Foundation Examination Exam Format Multiple choice 75 questions per paper with one point per question 5 questions are trials and not counted in scores 35 marks out of 70 required to pass (50%) 60 minute duration Closed book MSP Practitioner Examination Exam Format Objective testing 8 questions per paper 40 points out of 80 required to pass (50%) 2 ½ hour duration Open book (only the official MSP manual is allowed)

What are the prerequisites for the MSP certification?

There are no prerequisites but candidates must pass the Foundation-level exam to be eligible to take the Practitioner exam.

What do I need to do to unlock my Simplilearn certificate?

Complete 85% of the course Complete one simulation test with a minimum score of 60%

Until when can I procure voucher from Simplilearn?

Your exam voucher fee is included in the price of this course. However, you must procure the exam voucher within six months from the date of course purchase. In the event that an exam price does go up and you have not yet booked the exam, you will need to pay the difference in amount to Simplilearn.

How frequently does the exam fee change?

Exam prices are governed by the certification body and can change. Price changes are typically announced during the end of the calendar year. In the event that an exam price does go up and you have not yet booked the exam, you will need to pay the difference in amount to Simplilearn.

What is the validity of my exam voucher?

Exam vouchers are valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. If you do not book the exam within 6 months from purchase of voucher, you will need to buy the voucher again per the actual price.

How do I schedule/book my exam?

Please click the below link for information regarding the booking process. https://www.simplilearn.com/ice9/about_course_images/Raise_exam_request_through_LMS.pdf

Does the course fee include the examination fee as well?

Yes, the course fee is inclusive of the examination fee.

How many questions are there in MSP Foundation and Practitioner certification exam?

There are 75 questions per paper with one mark available per question for MSP® Foundation Certification exam. Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores. There are 8 questions per paper, 80 marks available in total for MSP® Practitioner Certification exam. There are 75 questions per paper with one mark available per question for MSP® Foundation Certification exam. Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores. In There are 8 questions per paper, 80 marks available in total for MSP® Practitioner Certification exam.

What is the passing score for the MSP Foundation and Practitioner certification exam?

You need 35 marks (out of 70 marks available), i.e. approximately 50% to pass the MSP® Foundation certification exam. You need 40 marks (out of 80 marks available), i.e. approximately 50% to pass the MSP® Practitioner certification exam.

MSP Foundation & Practitioner Certification Training in Ahmedabad, India

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Course Overview

This MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Certification course provides an understanding of the principles, governance themes, and transformational flows defined in the MSP framework. The course advances your ability to engage with and meet the business requirements of your organization, preparing you for the MSP® Foundation and Practitioners exam.

Key Features

19 end-of-chapter quizzes and three MSP simulation exams
MSP® Foundation and Practitioner exam fee included
45 PDUs for self-paced learning offered

Skills Covered

Program management principles
Program management processes
Risk mitigation
Governance Themes and Transformation Flows
Issue management
Quality control
Stakeholder management

Benefits

MSP Foundation and Practitioner Certification provides you an understanding of the principles, governance themes, and transformational flows defined in the MSP framework. Also, a certified MSP professional can earn around $87,398 per annum.

Designation
Annual Salary
Hiring Companies

Project Manager
Annual Salary
₹523KMin
₹1400KAverage
₹2400KMax
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Hiring Companies
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Operations Manager
Annual Salary
₹414KMin
₹901KAverage
₹2396KMax
Source: Glassdoor
Hiring Companies
Source: Indeed
Quality Analyst
Annual Salary
₹231KMin
₹428KAverage
₹825KMax
Source: Glassdoor
Hiring Companies
Source: Indeed

Course Curriculum

Eligibility

This MSP course is ideal for professionals employed in a program management role, senior project managers, program managers, operations managers, and quality assurance professionals.

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites for the MSP certification but candidates must pass the MSP Foundation-level exam to be eligible to take the MSP Practitioner exam.

Course Content

Section 01: Introduction to Managing Successful Programs
Preview
- Lesson 01: MSP Course Introduction
  14:50Preview
  - 1 Course Introduction
    00:50
  - 2 Course Objectives
    00:26
  - 3 MSP-Introduction
    00:39
  - 4 About APMG and AXELOS
    01:59
  - 5 Value of MSP to Professionals
    01:09
  - 6 Value of MSP to Organisations
    01:16
  - 7 Updates in 2011 Edition of MSP
    01:18
  - 8 Requirements for Certification
    00:31
  - 9 MSP Examination
    00:54
  - 10 MSP Exam Pattern
    02:15
  - 11 About This Tutorial
    00:44
  - 12 Mapping of Lessons
    01:26
  - 13 Advanced Practitioner Exam (MSP®)
    00:08
  - 14 MSP Advanced Practitioner
    00:40
  - 15 MSP Advanced Practitioner (contd.)
    00:27
  - 16 Conclusion
    00:08
- Lesson 02: Introduction to MSP
  11:29Preview
  - 1 Introduction to MSP
    00:44
  - 2 Objective
    00:21
  - 3 MSP Features
    00:41
  - 4 MSP Framework
    01:00
  - 5 Programme-Introduction
    00:45
  - 6 Differences between Programme and Project
    02:08
  - 7 Programme Management
    03:11
  - 8 Programme Management
    00:43
  - 9 Programme Management Environment
    01:00
  - 10 Summary
    00:56
- Lesson 03: Using MSP
  15:18Preview
  - 1 Using MSP
    00:12
  - 2 Objectives
    00:21
  - 3 Types of Programmes
    02:21
  - 4 Information Baselines
    01:57
  - 5 Information Baselines (contd.)
    01:29
  - 6 Using MSP
    02:20
  - 7 Business Alignment
    01:39
  - 8 Programme Impact Matrix
    01:23
  - 9 When to Use MSP-Problem Statement
    01:34
  - 10 When to Use MSP-Solution
    01:11
  - 11 Summary
    00:43
  - 12 conclusion
    00:08
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 04 - Programme Management Principles
  18:21Preview
  - 1 Programme Management Principles
    00:30
  - 2 Objectives
    00:16
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:33
  - 4 MSP Principles Introduction
    01:42
  - 5 Principle 1 Remaining Aligned with Corporate Strategy
    01:45
  - 6 Principle 2 Leading Change
    02:23
  - 7 Principle 3 Envisioning and Communicating a Better Future
    01:40
  - 8 Principle 4 Focusing on Benefitsand Threats to them
    01:00
  - 9 Principle 5 Adding Value
    01:43
  - 10 Principle 6 Designing and Delivering a Coherent Capability
    02:01
  - 11 Principle 7 Learning from Experience
    00:46
  - 12 MSP Principles Problem Statement
    01:36
  - 13 MSP Principles Solution
    01:32
  - 14 Summary
    00:46
  - Knowledge Check
  - 16 Conclusion
    00:08
- Lesson 05 - Governance Themes Overview
  08:23Preview
  - 1 Governance Themes Overview
    00:26
  - 2 Objectives
    00:16
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:39
  - 4 Governance Themes Introduction
    01:18
  - 5 Governance Themes Introduction (contd.)
    01:12
  - 6 Governance Themes Introduction (contd.)
    00:41
  - 7 Contents of the Themes in MSP
    01:00
  - 8 Strategies and Plans
    00:43
  - 9 Strategies and Plans (contd.)
    01:18
  - 10 Summary
    00:40
  - 1 Conclusion
    00:10
- Lesson 6 - Governance Themes and Transformation Flows
  08:30Preview
  - 1 Governance Themes and Transformation Flows
    00:14
  - 2 Objectives
    00:25
  - 3 Programme Management in Organisation-Controlled Framework
    01:19
  - 4 Governance Themes and Transformational Flows Interaction
    02:25
  - 5 Governance Themes and Transformational Flows Interaction (contd.)
    01:31
  - 6 Roles and Area of Focus
    01:53
  - 7 Summary
    00:43
  - Knowledge Check
- Lesson 07 - Transformational Flow Overview
  14:02Preview
  - 1 Transformational Flow Overview
    00:27
  - 2 Objectives
    00:24
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:28
  - 4 Programme Life Cycle Introduction
    03:01
  - 5 Programme Brief
    00:39
  - 6 Governance and Tranches
    01:22
  - 7 Monitoring the Programme
    00:54
  - 8 Closing the Programme
    00:57
  - 9 Reasons for Closing the Programme
    01:24
  - 10 Document Management over Programme Life Cycle
    03:18
  - 11 Summary
    01:00
  - Knowledge Check
  - 1 Conclusion
    00:08

Section 02: Governance Themes
Preview
- Lesson 01: Program Organization
  14:22Preview
  - 1 Programme Organisation
    00:25
  - 2 Objectives
    00:21
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:40
  - 4 Programme Organisation Introduction
    01:09
  - 5 Programme Leadership
    01:39
  - 6 Programme Structure
    00:39
  - 7 Sponsoring Group
    01:08
  - 8 Sponsoring Group Responsibilities
    02:11
  - 9 Senior Responsible Owner Responsibilities
    01:09
  - 10 Senior Responsible Owner Attributes
    01:24
  - 11 Programme Board
    00:43
  - 12 Programme Board Structure
    00:48
  - 13 Programme Board Responsibilities
    01:20
  - 14 Summary
    00:46
- Lesson 02 - The Programme Board
  18:28Preview
  - 1 The Programme Board
    00:10
  - 2 Objectives
    00:16
  - 3 Programme Board Membership
    00:50
  - 4 Programme Manager Responsibilities
    01:44
  - 5 Programme Manager Attributes
    01:23
  - 6 Business Change Manager
    00:37
  - 7 Business Change Manager Responsibilities
    01:53
  - 8 Business Change Manager Attributes
    01:25
  - 9 Business Change Team
    00:58
  - 10 Programme Office
    00:50
  - 11 Programme Office (contd.)
    02:46
  - 12 Programme Assurance
    01:06
  - 13 Other Governance Roles
    01:17
  - 14 Programme Organisation Problem Statement
    01:21
  - 15 Programme Organisation Solution
    01:06
  - 16 Summary
    00:46
- Lesson 03 - Programme Organisation within the Transformational Flow
  15:00Preview
  - 1 Programme Organisation within the Transformational Flow
    00:10
  - 2 Objectives
    00:23
  - 3 Integrating Programme and Project Structures
    02:21
  - 4 Programme Organisation within the Transformational Flow
    00:50
  - 5 Programme Organisation within the Transformational Flow (contd)
    01:44
  - 6 Programme Organisation within the Transformational Flow (contd.)
    01:11
  - 7 Roles and Area of Focus
    03:29
  - 8 Programme Information Responsibilities
    02:15
  - 9 Organisation Structure Information
    01:44
  - 10 Summary
    00:43
  - Knowledge Check
  - Conclusion
    00:10
- Lesson 04 - Vision
  09:21Preview
  - 1 Vision
    00:36
  - 2 Objectives
    00:16
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:25
  - 4 Vision Introduction
    00:35
  - 5 Vision Statement Functions
    02:13
  - 6 Qualities of a Good Vision Statement
    02:11
  - 7 Sample Vision Statements
    01:52
  - 8 Vision vs. Mission
    00:39
  - 9 Summary
    00:34
- Lesson 05 - Vision and Transformational Flow
  09:34Preview
  - 1 Vision and Transformational Flow
    00:14
  - 2 Objectives
    00:20
  - 3 Vision Statement Transformational Flow
    01:49
  - 4 Roles and Areas of Focus in Developing and Achieving Vision
    03:18
  - 5 Vision Statement Information
    01:12
  - 6 Vision Problem Statement
    00:50
  - 7 Vision Solution
    01:03
  - 8 Summary
    00:40
  - Knowledge Check
  - 1 Conclusion
    00:08
- Lesson 06 - MSP Overview of Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
  10:53Preview
  - 1 Overview of Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
    00:27
  - 2 Objectives
    00:18
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:29
  - 4 Leading Change Actively Manage Stakeholders
    01:30
  - 5 Kinds of Stakeholder Responses
    01:02
  - 6 Role of Leadership in Stakeholder Engagement
    01:29
  - 7 Leadership vs. Management
    01:48
  - 8 Business Change Management
    01:08
  - 9 Communications with Projects and Other Programmes
    01:53
  - 10 Summary
    00:49
- Lesson 07 - Stakeholder Engagement Process
  18:30Preview
  - 1 Stakeholder Engagement Process
    00:09
  - 2 Objectives
    00:28
  - 3 Stakeholder Engagement Process
    02:14
  - 4 Identifying Stakeholders
    01:40
  - 5 Creating and Analysing Stakeholder Profiles
    02:42
  - 6 (Re)defining the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
    02:11
  - 7 Planning the Engagements
    01:48
  - 8 Programme Communications Plan and Communication Channels
    01:49
  - 9 Engaging Stakeholders
    01:03
  - 10 Measure Effectiveness
    01:08
  - 11 Stakeholder Engagement Problem Statement
    01:04
  - 12 Stakeholder Engagement Solution
    01:19
  - 13 Summary
    00:55
- Lesson 08 - Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement within the Transformational Flow
  13:11Preview
  - 1 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement within the Transformnt
    00:23
  - 2 Objectives
    00:34
  - 3 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement within the Transformnt
    03:12
  - 4 Roles and Areas of Focus in Leadership and Stakeholder Engnt
    03:36
  - 5 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Documents Purpose
    00:52
  - 6 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Documents Information
    03:33
  - 7 Summary
    00:51
  - Knowledge Check
  - 1 Conclusion
    00:10
- Lesson 09 - Benefits Management and Categorisation
  19:45Preview
  - 1 Benefits Management and Categorisation
    00:23
  - 2 Objectives
    00:22
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:55
  - 4 Benefits Management Introduction
    01:19
  - 5 Benefits Management Interfaces
    01:03
  - 6 Benefits Management Interfaces (contd.)
    00:43
  - 7 Alignment of Benefits with Corporate Objectives
    01:26
  - 8 Differences between Outputs, Capabilities, Outcomes and Benefits
    01:35
  - 9 Benefits Categorisation
    01:26
  - 10 Benefits Categorisation Value
    01:09
  - 11 Benefits Categorisation Financial Impact
    01:01
  - 12 Benefits Categorisation Corporate Objectives
    01:59
  - 13 Benefits Categorisation Stakeholder Impact
    01:05
  - 14 Benefits Categorisation Timeline
    01:13
  - 15 Benefits Categorisation Level of Risk
    01:07
  - 16 Benefits Management Problem Statement
    00:53
  - 17 Benefits Management Solution
    01:10
  - 18 Summary
    00:56
- Lesson 10 - Benefits Management Cycle
  16:28Preview
  - 1 Benefits Management Cycle
    00:10
  - 2 Objectives
    00:23
  - 3 Benefits Management Cycle
    00:43
  - 4 Identify Benefits
    01:20
  - 5 Benefits Map
    02:00
  - 6 Benefits Management Strategy
    01:28
  - 7 Benefits Profiles
    01:21
  - 8 Plan Benefits Realisation
    02:47
  - 9 Deliver Benefits Realisation
    01:24
  - 10 Key Performance Indicators
    01:31
  - 11 Benefits Reviews
    01:43
  - 12 Optimise and Look for Other Benefits
    00:52
  - 13 Summary
    00:46
- Lesson 11 - Benefits Management and Transformational Flow
  12:52Preview
  - 1 Benefits Management and Transformational Flow
    00:16
  - 2 Objectives
    00:26
  - 3 Benefits Management within the Transformational Flow
    01:45
  - 4 Benefits Management within the Transformational Flow (contd.)
    01:32
  - 5 Roles and Area of Focus in Benefits Management
    02:58
  - 6 Benefits Management Strategy Information
    01:21
  - 7 Benefits Realisation Plan Information
    01:28
  - 8 Benefits Map Information
    00:49
  - 9 Benefits Profiles Information
    01:17
  - 10 Summary
    00:51
  - Knowledge Check
  - 1 Conclusion
    00:09
- Lesson 12 - An Overview of Blueprint Design and Delivery
  10:01Preview
  - 1 An Overview of Blueprint Design and Delivery
    00:18
  - 2 Objectives
    00:18
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:38
  - 4 Blueprint Introduction
    02:11
  - 5 POTI Model
    01:07
  - 6 Designing the Blueprint Delivery
    01:17
  - 7 Designing the Blueprint Delivery (contd.)
    01:02
  - 8 POTI Model Problem Statement
    00:49
  - 9 POTI Model Solution
    01:36
  - 10 Summary
    00:45
- Lesson 13 - Designing the Blueprint Delivery
  08:46Preview
  - 1 Designing the Blueprint Delivery
    00:09
  - 2 Objectives
    00:23
  - 3 Options Analysis
    01:02
  - 4 Optimising the Approach
    01:09
  - 5 Options if The Emerging Business Case is Not Viable
    00:58
  - 6 Understanding the Tranches
    00:56
  - 7 Step Changes through Tranches Choose Existing Projects
    01:10
  - 8 Step Changes through Tranches Overlapping Tranches
    02:02
  - 9 Summary
    00:57
- Lesson 14 - Blueprint Design and Delivery within the Transformational Flow
  10:04Preview
  - 1 Blueprint Design and Delivery within the Transformational Flow
    00:18
  - 2 Objectives
    00:26
  - 3 Blueprint Design and Delivery within the Transformational Flow
    02:48
  - 4 Roles and Area of Focus in Blueprint Design and Delivery
    04:22
  - 5 Information - Blueprint
    01:05
  - 6 Summary
    00:56
  - Knowledge Check
  - 1 Conclusion
    00:09
- Lesson 15 - Overview of Planning and Control
  14:06Preview
  - 1 Overview of Planning and Control
    00:33
  - 2 Objectives
    00:21
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:32
  - 4 Planning and Control Introduction
    01:21
  - 5 Programme Plan
    01:52
  - 6 Resources
    01:07
  - 7 Resource Management Strategy and Plan
    01:16
  - 8 Risk Management
    00:43
  - 9 Projects Dossier
    02:06
  - 10 Deadlines Constraints and Priorities
    01:24
  - 11 Workstreams
    01:15
  - 12 Workstreams (contd.)
    00:55
  - 13 Summary
    00:41
- Lesson 16 - Planning and Control Activities
  16:30Preview
  - 1 Planning and Control Activities
    00:09
  - 2 Objectives
    00:21
  - 3 Scheduling
    01:22
  - 4 Programme Control
    01:38
  - 5 Monitoring and Control Strategy
    01:09
  - 6 Dependency Management
    01:59
  - 7 Project Briefs
    01:04
  - 8 Integration of Information
    00:59
  - 9 Information Management Strategy and Plan
    00:58
  - 10 Progress Monitoring
    01:23
  - 11 Planning and Controlling Transition
    02:22
  - 12 Dependency Management Problem Statement
    01:12
  - 13 Dependency Management Solution
    01:08
  - 14 Summary
    00:46
- Lesson 17 - Planning and Control within the Transformational Flow
  08:23
  - 1 Planning and Control within the Transformational Flow
    00:17
  - 2 Objectives
    00:26
  - 3 Planning and Control within the Transformational Flow
    02:45
  - 4 Roles and Areas of Focus in Planning and Control
    04:04
  - 5 Summary
    00:51
- Lesson 18 - Information Documents Used in Planning and Control
  01:24Preview
  - 1 Information Documents Used in Planning and Control
    00:11
  - 2 Objectives
    00:15
  - 3 Summary
    00:51
  - Knowledge Check
  - 5 Conclusion
    00:07
- Lesson 19 - Introduction to Business Case
  14:26Preview
  - 1 Introduction to Business Case
    00:29
  - 2 Objectives
    00:17
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:37
  - 4 Business Case Introduction
    01:16
  - 5 Genesis of Programme Business Case
    01:54
  - 6 Link with Benefits
    01:13
  - 7 Link with Projects
    01:41
  - 8 Contents of Business Case
    01:43
  - 9 Net Benefit Line
    01:18
  - 10 Types of Programme Costs
    03:08
  - 11 Summary
    00:50
- Lesson 20 - Business Case Review and Roles
  13:58Preview
  - 1 Business Case Review and Roles
    00:18
  - 2 Objectives
    00:29
  - 3 Reviewing the Business Case
    02:12
  - 4 Managing the Business Case
    01:24
  - 5 Business Case within the Transformational Flow
    02:34
  - 6 Business Case Roles and Areas of Focus
    02:56
  - 7 Business Case Information
    00:53
  - 8 Business Case Problem Statement
    00:39
  - 9 Business Case Solution
    01:28
  - 10 Summary
    00:56
  - Knowledge Check
  - 12 Conclusion
    00:09

Section 03: Governance Theme Contd.
Preview
- Lesson 01 - Overview of Risk and Issue Management
  14:24Preview
  - 1 Overview of Risk and Issue Management
    00:29
  - 2 Objectives
    00:23
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:27
  - 4 Risk and Issue
    01:15
  - 5 Sources of Risk Identification
    01:15
  - 6 Risk Management Perspectives
    03:36
  - 7 M o R risk management principles
    01:45
  - 8 Risk Management Framework
    04:07
  - 9 Summary
    01:07
- Lesson 2 - Introduction to Risk Management
  15:19Preview
  - 1 Introduction to Risk Management
    00:08
  - 2 Objectives
    00:15
  - 3 Managing Risks in a Programme
    00:46
  - 4 Risk Management Strategy
    01:34
  - 5 Risk Appetite and Tolerance Thresholds
    01:02
  - 6 Assumptions, Early Warning Indicators and Risk Register
    02:26
  - 7 Threats and Opportunities
    01:14
  - 8 Evaluating Risks
    01:42
  - 9 Probability Impact Grid
    01:10
  - 10 Risk Aggregation
    01:28
  - 11 Summary Risk Profile
    01:02
  - 12 Proximity and Progress Reporting
    01:43
  - 13 Summary
    00:49
- Lesson 3 - Introduction to Issue Management
  15:36Preview
  - 1 Introduction to Issue Management
    00:09
  - 2 Objectives
    00:23
  - 3 Issues Introduction
    01:03
  - 4 Threat Responses
    02:01
  - 5 Opportunity Responses
    01:33
  - 6 Issue Management Framework
    02:50
  - 7 Issue Management Strategy and Issue Register
    00:49
  - 8 Change Control
    01:20
  - 9 Configuration Management
    02:05
  - 10 Responses Problem
    01:10
  - 11 Risk Responses Solution
    01:12
  - 12 Summary
    01:01
- Lesson 4 - Risk and Issue Management within the Transformational Flow
  13:27Preview
  - 1 Risk and Issue Management within the Transformational Flow
    00:19
  - 2 Objectives
    00:37
  - 3 Risk and Issue Management within the Transformational Flow
    02:39
  - 4 Roles and Areas of Focus in Risk and Issue Management
    03:43
  - 5 Risk and Issue Management Documents Information
    05:04
  - 6 Summary
    00:56
  - Knowledge Check
  - 8 Conclusion
    00:09
- Lesson 5 - Quality and Assurance Management
  07:16Preview
  - 1 Quality and Assurance Management
    00:33
  - 2 Objectives
    00:16
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:36
  - 4 Quality and Assurance
    01:05
  - 5 Differences at Programme Level and Project Level
    01:09
  - 6 Quality and Programme Management Principles
    02:49
  - 7 Summary
    00:48
- Lesson 06 - Scope of Programme Quality
  17:13Preview
  - 1 Scope of Programme Quality
    00:08
  - 2 Objectives
    00:12
  - 3 Scope of Programme Quality
    02:41
  - 4 Communications Management
    01:04
  - 5 Information Management
    01:40
  - 6 Process Management
    01:33
  - 7 Asset Management
    01:20
  - 8 Programme Leadership
    01:08
  - 9 People Management
    01:29
  - 10 Standards Management
    01:28
  - 11 Supply Chain Management
    01:16
  - 12 Scope of Programme Quality Problem Statement
    00:55
  - 13 Scope of Programme Quality Solution
    01:28
  - 14 Summary
    00:51
- Lesson 07 - Overview of Assurance Management
  14:49Preview
  - 1 Overview of Assurance Management
    00:08
  - 2 Objectives
    00:18
  - 3 Assurance Management Principles
    02:09
  - 4 Assurance Management Techniques
    00:39
  - 5 Assurance Management Techniques-Audit
    00:54
  - 6 Assurance Management Techniques-Effectiveness of Measurement
    01:20
  - 7 Assurance Management Techniques-Assurance Reviews
    01:30
  - 8 Assurance Management Techniques-P3M3 Maturity Assessments
    01:53
  - 9 Assurance Management Techniques Gated Reviews
    00:39
  - 10 Health Checks
    03:07
  - 11 Health Checks (contd.)
    01:18
  - 12 Summary
    00:54
- Lesson 08 - Quality and Assurance Management within the Transformational Flow
  10:57Preview
  - 1 Quality and Assurance Management within the Transformational Flow
    00:23
  - 2 Objectives
    00:33
  - 3 Quality and Assurance Strategy
    00:48
  - 4 Quality and Assurance Plan
    01:17
  - 5 Quality and Assurance Management within the Transformational Flow
    02:10
  - 6 Roles and Areas of Focus in Quality and Assurance Management
    02:18
  - 7 Quality and Assurance Management Documents Information
    02:16
  - 8 Summary
    01:03
  - Knowledge Check
  - 10 Conclusion
    00:09

Section 04: Transformational flow
Preview
- Lesson 01 - Identifying a Programme
  19:53Preview
  - 1 Identifying a Programme
    00:20
  - 2 Objectives
    00:21
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:42
  - 4 Identifying a Programme Introduction
    03:20
  - 5 Step 1 Sponsor the Programme
    00:54
  - 6 Step 1 Sponsor the Programme (contd.)
    01:07
  - 7 Step 2 Confirm the Programme Mandate
    01:07
  - 8 Step 3 Appoint the SRO and Programme Board
    01:26
  - 9 Step 3 Appoint the SRO and Programme Board (contd.)
    01:32
  - 10 Step 4 Produce the Programme Brief
    01:49
  - 11 Step 5 Develop the Programme Preparation Plan
    01:16
  - 12 Step 6 and 7 Independent Review and Approval to Proceed
    02:14
  - 13 Identifying a Programme Problem Statement
    00:50
  - 14 Identifying a Programme Solution
    01:41
  - 15 Summary
    01:14
- Lesson 2 - Identifying a Programme-Roles and Documents Used
  09:13Preview
  - 1 Identifying a Programme Roles and Documents Used
    00:19
  - 2 Objectives
    00:23
  - 3 Roles and Responsibilities
    01:40
  - 4 Documents Used in Identifying a Programme Purpose
    01:02
  - 5 Documents Used in Identifying a Programme Information
    04:45
  - 6 Summary
    00:55
  - Knowledge Check
  - 8 Conclusion
    00:09
- Lesson 3 - Defining a Programme-Steps 1 to 4
  11:23
  - 1 Defining a Programme Steps 1 to 4
    00:30
  - 2 Objectives
    00:25
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:35
  - 4 Defining a Programme Introduction
    03:49
  - 5 Step 1 Establish the Infrastructure for ‘Defining a Programme’
    01:19
  - 6 Step 2 Establish the Team to Define the Programme
    01:20
  - 7 Step 3 Identify and Analyse the Stakeholders
    01:32
  - 8 Step 4 Refine Vision Statement
    00:44
  - 9 Summary
    01:09
- Lesson 04 - Defining a Programme-Steps 5 to 12
  13:16Preview
  - 1 Defining a Programme Steps 5 to 12
    00:11
  - 2 Objectives
    00:15
  - 3 Step 5 Develop the Blueprint
    02:17
  - 4 Step 6 Develop Benefit Profiles
    00:36
  - 5 Step 6 Develop Benefit Profiles (contd.)
    01:52
  - 6 Step 7 Model the Benefits and Refine the Profiles
    01:04
  - 7 Step 8 Validate the Benefits
    02:18
  - 8 Step 9 Design the Project Dossier
    00:46
  - 9 Step 10 Identify Tranches
    01:01
  - 10 Step 11 Design the Programme Organisation
    02:00
  - 12 Summary
    00:56
- Lesson 05 - Defining a Programme-Steps 13 to 17
  12:19Preview
  - 1 Defining a Programme Steps 13 to 17
    00:05
  - 2 Objectives
    00:16
  - 3 Step 13 Develop the Programme Plan
    01:04
  - 4 Step 14 Develop and Confirm Programme Business Case
    00:59
  - 5 Step 15 Consolidate the Programme Definition
    00:50
  - 6 Step 16 Prepare for First Tranche
    00:55
  - 7 Step 17 Approval to Proceed
    01:32
  - 8 Roles and Responsibilities
    01:34
  - 9 Programme Definition Document
    01:08
  - 10 Defining a Programme-Problem Statement
    01:13
  - 11 Defining a Programme-Solution
    01:40
  - 12 Summary
    00:56
  - Knowledge Check
  - 14 Conclusion
    00:07
- Lesson 06 - Managing the Tranches-Steps 1 to 7
  17:25Preview
  - 1 Managing the Tranches Steps 1 to 7
    00:26
  - 2 Objectives
    00:25
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:28
  - 4 Managing the Tranches Introduction
    00:42
  - 5 Managing the Tranches Introduction (contd.)
    03:33
  - 6 Step 1 Establish the Tranche
    02:32
  - 7 Step 2 Direct Work
    01:46
  - 8 Step 3 Manage Risks and Issues
    01:24
  - 9 Step 3 Manage Risks and Issues (contd.)
    01:04
  - 10 Step 4 Control and Delivery of Communications
    01:28
  - 11 Step 5 Undertake Audits and Assurance Reviews
    00:59
  - 12 Step 6 Alignment between Programme Blueprint and Strategy Objectives
    00:55
  - 13 Step 7 Maintain Information and Asset Integrity
    00:33
  - 14 Summary
    01:10
- Lesson 07 - Managing the Tranches-Steps 8 to 13
  14:01Preview
  - 1 Managing the Tranches Steps 8 to 13
    00:10
  - 2 Objectives
    00:22
  - 3 Step 8 Manage People and Other Resources
    00:52
  - 4 Step 9 Procurements and Contracts
    00:52
  - 5 Step 10 Monitor, Report and Control
    02:25
  - 6 Step 11 Transition and Stable Operations
    01:51
  - 7 Step 12 Prepare for Next Tranche
    01:24
  - 8 Step 13 End of Tranche Review and Close
    01:47
  - 9 Roles and Responsibilities
    01:11
  - 10 Managing the Tranches Problem Statement
    00:42
  - 11 Managing the Tranches Solution
    01:18
  - 12 Summary
    00:58
  - Knowledge Check
  - 14 Conclusion MSP
    00:09
- Lesson 08 - Overview of Delivering the Capability
  14:20Preview
  - 1 Overview of Delivering the Capability
    00:23
  - 2 Objectives
    00:24
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:40
  - 4 Delivering the Capability Introduction
    02:55
  - 5 Start Projects
    01:46
  - 6 Engage Stakeholders
    00:55
  - 7 Align Projects with Benefits Realisation
    01:16
  - 8 Align Projects with Programme Objectives
    01:45
  - 9 Manage and Resolve Risks
    02:16
  - 10 Close Projects
    01:01
  - 11 Summary
    00:59
- Lesson 09 - Roles Involved in Delivering the Capability
  05:14Preview
  - 1 Roles Involved in Delivering the Capability
    00:11
  - 2 Objectives
    00:17
  - 3 Roles and Responsibilities
    00:53
  - 4 Delivering the Capability Problem Statement
    01:34
  - 5 Delivering the Capability Solution
    01:22
  - 6 Summary
    00:48
  - Knowledge Check
  - 07 Conclusion
    00:09
- Lesson 10 - Realising the Benefits Step1
  17:52Preview
  - 1 Realising the Benefits Step 1
    00:34
  - 2 Objectives
    00:24
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:36
  - 4 Realising the-Benefits Introduction
    03:06
  - 5 Manage Pre-Transition
    01:34
  - 6 Establish Benefits Measurement
    01:37
  - 7 Monitor Benefits Realisation
    02:10
  - 8 Plan Transition
    01:22
  - 9 Communicate the Change
    00:53
  - 10 Assess Readiness for Change
    02:44
  - 11 Summary
    01:15
- Lesson 11 - Realising the Benefits Step 2
  08:38Preview
  - 1 Realising the Benefits Step 2
    00:14
  - 2 Objectives
    00:14
  - 3 Manage Transition
    01:23
  - 4 Initiate Transition
    00:47
  - 5 Establish Support Arrangements
    01:00
  - 6 Enact Transition
    01:48
  - 7 Review Transition
    01:00
  - 8 Manage Outcome Achievement
    01:11
  - 9 Summary
    01:01
- Lesson 11 - Realising the Benefits Step 3
  11:48Preview
  - 1 Realising the Benefits Step 3
    00:15
  - 2 Objectives
    00:20
  - 3 Manage Post transition
    01:32
  - 4 Measure Benefits
    01:37
  - 5 Remove Access to Legacy Working Practices and Systems
    00:41
  - 6 Respond to Changing Requirements
    00:50
  - 7 Monitor and Report Benefits Realisation
    01:36
  - 8 Roles and Area of Focus
    01:32
  - 9 Realising the Benefits Problem Statement
    01:04
  - 10 Realising the Benefits Solution
    01:22
  - 11 Summary
    00:51
  - Knowledge Check
  - 13 Conclusion
    00:08
- Lesson 12 - Closing a Programme
  07:40Preview
  - 1 Closing a Programme
    00:41
  - 2 Objectives
    00:28
  - 3 MSP Framework
    00:27
  - 4 Closing a Programme Introduction
    02:40
  - 5 Checkpoints to Verify Programme Closure
    01:04
  - 6 Other Reasons for Closing a Programme
    01:21
  - 7 Summary
    00:59
- Lesson 13 - Steps in Closing a Programme
  11:33Preview
  - 1 Steps in Closing a Programme
    00:10
  - 2 Objectives
    00:19
  - 3 Steps to Close a Programme
    01:25
  - 4 Step 1 Confirm Ongoing Support
    01:13
  - 5 Step 2 Confirm Programme Closure
    01:05
  - 6 Step 3 Notify Programme Closure
    00:53
  - 7 Step 4 Review Programme
    00:52
  - 8 Step 5 Update and Finalise Programme Information
    01:01
  - 9 Step 6 Provide Feedback to Corporate Governance
    00:26
  - 10 Step 7 Disband Programme Organisation and Supporting Functions
    00:38
  - 11 Roles and Responsibilities
    01:07
  - 12 Closing a Programme Problem Statement
    00:46
  - 13 Closing a Programme Solution
    00:48
  - 14 Summary
    00:50
  - Knowledge Check

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Exam & Certification

How do I become an MSP Certified Professional?
MSP Foundation Examination
Exam Format
- Multiple choice
- 75 questions per paper with one point per question
- 5 questions are trials and not counted in scores
- 35 marks out of 70 required to pass (50%)
- 60 minute duration
- Closed book
MSP Practitioner Examination
Exam Format
- Objective testing
- 8 questions per paper
- 40 points out of 80 required to pass (50%)
- 2 ½ hour duration
- Open book (only the official MSP manual is allowed)
What are the prerequisites for the MSP certification?
There are no prerequisites but candidates must pass the Foundation-level exam to be eligible to take the Practitioner exam.
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How many questions are there in MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certification exam?
There are 75 questions per paper with one mark available per question for MSP® Foundation Certification exam. Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores. There are 8 questions per paper, 80 marks available in total for MSP® Practitioner Certification exam. There are 75 questions per paper with one mark available per question for MSP® Foundation Certification exam. Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores. In There are 8 questions per paper, 80 marks available in total for MSP® Practitioner Certification exam.
What is the passing score for the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certification exam?
You need 35 marks (out of 70 marks available), i.e. approximately 50% to pass the MSP® Foundation certification exam.

You need 40 marks (out of 80 marks available), i.e. approximately 50% to pass the MSP® Practitioner certification exam.
I have passed the examination. When and how do I receive my certificate?
In case of both online and paper-based exam, your certificate will be available on PeopleCert website within 10-14 working days.
How long does it take to receive the exam results?
In case of an online exam, you will receive a provisional result immediately after completing your exam. However, for both online and paper-based exam, the actual validated result and certificate will be available on PeopleCert website within 10-14 working days.
Will my MSP® Foundation and Practitioner certificate expire?
The Foundation examination does not have an expiry period. Candidates who pass the Practitioner exam are recognized as an MSP® Registered Practitioner. Individuals will remain registered for a period of five calendar years. To maintain their registered status, registered practitioners must complete and pass the MSP re-registration examination three to five calendar years after their initial or previous Practitioner certification.
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Course Overview

Key Features

Skills Covered

Benefits

Course Curriculum

Eligibility

Pre-requisites

Course Content

Section 01: Introduction to Managing Successful Programs

Lesson 01: MSP Course Introduction

1 Course Introduction

2 Course Objectives

3 MSP-Introduction

4 About APMG and AXELOS

5 Value of MSP to Professionals

6 Value of MSP to Organisations

7 Updates in 2011 Edition of MSP

8 Requirements for Certification

9 MSP Examination

10 MSP Exam Pattern

11 About This Tutorial

12 Mapping of Lessons

13 Advanced Practitioner Exam (MSP®)

14 MSP Advanced Practitioner

15 MSP Advanced Practitioner (contd.)

16 Conclusion

Lesson 02: Introduction to MSP

1 Introduction to MSP

2 Objective

3 MSP Features

4 MSP Framework

5 Programme-Introduction

6 Differences between Programme and Project

7 Programme Management

8 Programme Management

9 Programme Management Environment

10 Summary

Lesson 03: Using MSP

1 Using MSP

2 Objectives

3 Types of Programmes

4 Information Baselines

5 Information Baselines (contd.)

6 Using MSP

7 Business Alignment

8 Programme Impact Matrix

9 When to Use MSP-Problem Statement

10 When to Use MSP-Solution

11 Summary

12 conclusion

Knowledge Check

Lesson 04 - Programme Management Principles

1 Programme Management Principles

2 Objectives

3 MSP Framework

4 MSP Principles Introduction

5 Principle 1 Remaining Aligned with Corporate Strategy

6 Principle 2 Leading Change

7 Principle 3 Envisioning and Communicating a Better Future

8 Principle 4 Focusing on Benefitsand Threats to them

9 Principle 5 Adding Value

10 Principle 6 Designing and Delivering a Coherent Capability

11 Principle 7 Learning from Experience

12 MSP Principles Problem Statement

13 MSP Principles Solution

14 Summary

Knowledge Check

16 Conclusion

Lesson 05 - Governance Themes Overview

1 Governance Themes Overview

2 Objectives

3 MSP Framework

4 Governance Themes Introduction

5 Governance Themes Introduction (contd.)

6 Governance Themes Introduction (contd.)

7 Contents of the Themes in MSP

8 Strategies and Plans