MSP®(Managing Successful Programmes)
Programmes are all about linking and managing projects for change and strategic business outcomes. MSP brings together well tried and understood approaches on how to achieve this. If you are a Programme Manager and want to develop your skills or wish to get into Programme Management or are trying to establish a Programme within your organisation have a look at the MSP components outlined below.
MSP provides a tried and tested solution for the implementation of programme management, as well as being a de facto standard across the world supported by an internationally recognised accreditation system.
Programme Management provides a structured framework for implementing your business strategies and initiatives. You will learn how to coordinate the management of projects, manage the pace of your business change and actively manage the benefits of that change. Your projects will be aligned to your strategy and your risks will be systematically managed.
Programme Management provides a structured framework for implementing your business strategies and initiatives through the coordinated management of a portfolio of projects. Programme Management provides you with a mechanism for managing the pace of your business change and for actively managing the benefits of that change. Your projects will be aligned to your strategy and your risks will be systematically managed.
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) provides a tried and tested solution for the implementation of programme management, as well as being a de facto standard across the world supported by an internationally recognised accreditation system.
MSP provides a tried and tested solution for the implementation of programme management, as well as being a de facto standard across the world supported by an internationally recognised accreditation system.
Programme Management provides a structured framework for implementing your business strategies and initiatives. You will learn how to coordinate the management of projects, manage the pace of your business change and actively manage the benefits of that change. Your projects will be aligned to your strategy and your risks will be systematically managed.
Programme Management provides a structured framework for implementing your business strategies and initiatives through the coordinated management of a portfolio of projects. Programme Management provides you with a mechanism for managing the pace of your business change and for actively managing the benefits of that change. Your projects will be aligned to your strategy and your risks will be systematically managed.
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) provides a tried and tested solution for the implementation of programme management, as well as being a de facto standard across the world supported by an internationally recognised accreditation system.
MSP Foundation and Practitioner
Over the past 2 decades PRINCE2® (PRojects IN Controlled Environments version 2) has been developed by the UK Government and internationally as the best practice project management method. PRINCE2 provides you with a complete set end to end process and the latest version recognises scaling for the needs of your project or organisation.
Training is based upon "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009" manual. This is an easy to read guide which will become your future project management reference.
PRINCE2 is based on Principles (project management truths), Themes (the things you focus on) and Processes (project steps - see the diagram above). We take you through these to give you a complete picture of the project management process. PRINCE2 is becoming the de-facto standard in New Zealand and Australia.
Training is based upon "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 - 2009" manual. This is an easy to read guide which will become your future project management reference.
PRINCE2 is based on Principles (project management truths), Themes (the things you focus on) and Processes (project steps - see the diagram above). We take you through these to give you a complete picture of the project management process. PRINCE2 is becoming the de-facto standard in New Zealand and Australia.
Foundation and/or Practitioner
The course runs to at 2 levels with corresponding qualifications. The 3 day Foundation course gives you a complete overview of the method and passing the exam will give you the PRINCE Foundation certification.
The 2 day Practitioner course teaches you the more indepth application of the method and upon passing the exam you can call yourself a "PRINCE2 or Registered Practitioner".
For those that are working within project structures or want an
The 2 day Practitioner course teaches you the more indepth application of the method and upon passing the exam you can call yourself a "PRINCE2 or Registered Practitioner".
For those that are working within project structures or want an
Course timing
The Foundation course is 3 days long with Practitioner being another 2 days. APMG, who is the certification body, requires that Foundation certification is achieved before the Practitioner exam can be sat. You can choose to do Foundation now and Practitioner later or both at the same time. The decision depends upon your needs, budget and time availability. We are more than happy to discuss the options with you.
Course Structure and Content
Foundation Structure
The MSP® Foundation course will provide an intensive 3 day experience giving you a complete understanding of the MSP method. At the end of the course, you will sit the Foundation exam to demonstrate this understanding.
This is an examination based course which leads to MSP accreditation at Foundation Level. The course equips delegates with a detailed knowledge of the MSP method including the management information to be produced during the programme lifecycle. The course will focus upon stakeholder engagement, transition and benefits realisation.
This is an examination based course which leads to MSP accreditation at Foundation Level. The course equips delegates with a detailed knowledge of the MSP method including the management information to be produced during the programme lifecycle. The course will focus upon stakeholder engagement, transition and benefits realisation.
Aims of the Foundation Course
The Foundation training will:
- Give an understanding of MSP’s approach, building on delegates’ own experience and knowledge of large-scale change.
- Show delegates how to apply MSP in real life situations.
- Practice applying the learnings to programme scenarios.
- Gain respected Programme Management qualifications.
Who should attend Foundation
People who must identify, define, govern, manage or act in a programme management framework, including senior executive sponsors (SRO - Senior Responsible Owner), programme managers, programme office staff, business architects, change managers, and operational managers responsible for transition and benefits.
Also Project Managers keen to develop their skills and identify opportunities for further career advancement.
Also Project Managers keen to develop their skills and identify opportunities for further career advancement.
Foundation Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the course, however some exposure to programme management concepts would be useful.
We do recommend that participants complete 10 - 12 hours of pre-course work.
Our pre-course pack will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee.
It is an intensive course and along with pre-course work there is individual work to complete in the evenings.
We do recommend that participants complete 10 - 12 hours of pre-course work.
Our pre-course pack will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee.
It is an intensive course and along with pre-course work there is individual work to complete in the evenings.
Course Composition
The training is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of MSP under different programme environments and scenarios.
Review and revision sessions of all MSP elements are included throughout the training.
Review and revision sessions of all MSP elements are included throughout the training.
Foundation Exam
The MSP Foundation Exam is a 1 hour closed book classical multiple choice exam. The participant must answer 75 questions and score 50% or more of the available marks to pass the exam.
Topics Covered
- The principles of programme management
- The Governance Themes (Knowledge Areas) of MSP
- The Transformational Flow
- Adopting MSP
- Practical application exercises
- Exam preparation
- Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide on your return to the office
Practitioner Structure
During the MSP Practitioner course you will take your Foundation understanding to a greater depth. Programme scenarios will be used to fully apply the method. The Practitioner exam, at the end, will demonstrate your understanding.
Aims of the Practitioner Course
The 2 day PRINCE2® Practitioner course builds on your Foundation understanding and develops your ability to apply PRINCE2 in different project environments as well as to adapt it to specific project scenarios.
- The Practitioner training will
- Describe and apply all facets of programme management, in accordance with the MSP method
- Set up and manage complex programmes
- Define and realise benefits
- Engage stakeholders
- Monitor the objectives of a programme and make the essential adjustments needed to respond to changes in the environment
- Obtain the Registered MSP Practitioner accreditation
Who should attend Practitioner
People who must identify, define, govern, manage or act in a programme management framework, including senior executive sponsors, programme managers, programme office staff, business architects, change managers, and operational managers responsible for transition and benefits.
Practitioner Prerequisites
Candidates for the Practitioner Exam must have previously passed the Foundation Examination.
Course Composition
The training is a scenario based training course focusing on the application of PRINCE2 under different project environments and scenarios. Review sessions of all PRINCE2 elements are included throughout the training.
Courseware will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee. As preparation participants are asked to attempt the first sample exam before course commencement.
It is an intensive course and there is around 2 hours of individual work to complete in the evenings.
Courseware will be sent to all participants on payment of the course fee. As preparation participants are asked to attempt the first sample exam before course commencement.
It is an intensive course and there is around 2 hours of individual work to complete in the evenings.
Practitioner Exam
Practitioner Re-registration
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioners are required to be re-registered within 3-5 years of their original certification. This re-registration comprises a 1-hour examination set at the same standard as the Practitioner examination.
Topics Covered
Topics covered include:
The course also includes
- The principles of programme management
- The Governance Themes of MSP
- The Transformational Flow
- Adopting MSP
The course also includes
- Practical application exercises
- Exam preparation
- Comprehensive coursework useful as a reference guide on your return to the office
Uniqueness of Delivery
This training is delivered by two recognised experts in their field.
- agilePete has a passion for helping project leaders improve the way they manage agile projects. As the coach of numerous agile adoption projects agilePete has developed specialised agile management and governance practices that help senior managers recognise the value of agile as a mainstream approach. An example is the PRINCESS workshops. He is also a popular public speaker having been invited to talk locally and internationally on various agile topics. He is the agile practice director at Petoni Mahi, a certified Scrum Master, Product Owner and PRINCE2 Practitioner.
- Paul Sutton is the Senior Trainer and Lead Consultant for Project Results. He is a Registered Trainer in PRINCE2, MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) and BBC. He is also a PMP (Project Management Professional) as certified by PMI (the Project Management Institute). Along with training he has active consulting practice in the pragmatic application of these methods.
Course prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. As this the course spends more time on Scrum than PRINCE2 some background in PRINCE2 is beneficial. This could either be through experience, pre-reading of the PRINCE2 2009 Manual or PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
Target Audience
The course is aimed at scrum masters, product owners, team leads, project managers, ICT managers, PMO members and project steering group members with an interest in leveraging the benefits of an agile within a PRINCE2 environment.
Pricing
The price for the two day course is $1,750. Note that all prices are quoted ex GST and that invoicing will be at the time of course booking.
Scheduling
We run a 2 monthly schedule in Wellington. Our next course runs from Thursday 19 March until Friday 20 March. Inhouse options are available and please contact us for specific details.
Courses can be booked up until the day before commencement although a longer time avoids the disappointment of courses being full.
Please browse our calendar below to see upcoming dates for our PRINCESS course.
Courses can be booked up until the day before commencement although a longer time avoids the disappointment of courses being full.
Please browse our calendar below to see upcoming dates for our PRINCESS course.
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Project Results is an Agile PM™, Better Business Cases™, Change Management, Managing Benefits, MSP®, and PRINCE2® Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). MoP®, M_o_R®, P3O® and PRINCE2 Agile™ training is provided by Inspiring Projects accredited by PEOPLECERT. Our courseware is developed by Inspiring Projects a division of Aspire Australasia Pty Ltd who is also an ATO for all of these products and MoV®. This accreditation has been given by APMG and PEOPLECERT, who along with accrediting ATOs, provides and moderates exams and accredits our trainers. With this level of accreditation and monitoring you can be confident of a quality course and an internationally recognised qualification. The APMG-International Better Business Cases is a trade mark of Her Majesty's Treasury. Agile PM™and Change Management, is a trade mark of The APM Group Limited. The Agile PM™, Change Management and Managing Benefits Swirl Device logo is a trade mark of The APM Group Limited . MoP®, M_o_R®, MSP®, P3O®, PRINCE2® and PRINCE2 Agile™ and the AXELOS Swirl Device logo are registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.
Project Results is an Agile PM™, Better Business Cases™, Change Management, Managing Benefits, MSP®, and PRINCE2® Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). MoP®, M_o_R®, P3O® and PRINCE2 Agile™ training is provided by Inspiring Projects accredited by PEOPLECERT. Our courseware is developed by Inspiring Projects a division of Aspire Australasia Pty Ltd who is also an ATO for all of these products and MoV®. This accreditation has been given by APMG and PEOPLECERT, who along with accrediting ATOs, provides and moderates exams and accredits our trainers. With this level of accreditation and monitoring you can be confident of a quality course and an internationally recognised qualification. The APMG-International Better Business Cases is a trade mark of Her Majesty's Treasury. Agile PM™and Change Management, is a trade mark of The APM Group Limited. The Agile PM™, Change Management and Managing Benefits Swirl Device logo is a trade mark of The APM Group Limited . MoP®, M_o_R®, MSP®, P3O®, PRINCE2® and PRINCE2 Agile™ and the AXELOS Swirl Device logo are registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.