What is MSP Programme Management?
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)...
... Is a structured PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT method designed to aid the organisation and control of programmes
...Is the UK Government Best Practice standard for effective Programme Management
...Defines a programme as: "The co-ordinated organisation, direction & implementation of a dossier of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realise benefits that are of strategic importance"
...Is a framework for implementing business strategies, policies and initiatives, or large scale change, within an overall vision of the desired outcome.
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Managing Successful Programmes
We can help you understand the method and how it can be used to benefit your organisation through public training courses, in-house standard or tailored training courses, one-to-one coaching, mentoring or consultancy services.
MSP is a subject area suitable for all levels of the Programme Management Team, including Programme Support, significant stakeholders in business change, change team members and experienced Project Managers who want to move into the Programme Management field.
Standard Accredited MSP courses are detailed below:
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5-day course covering the syllabi for Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner levels and prepares you for the 3 exams. Provides detailed knowledge and practical examples for your application of the MSP Programme Management method.
2½-day course covering the syllabus and exam for Foundation level and provides the knowledge with practical worked examples of the key documents fundamental to programme management.
1½-day course consolidating knowledge of the key programme documents and adding to the experience gained in the MSP Foundation course. It takes you up to the level required to sit the Practitioner level exam. You must have passed the MSP Foundation exam with a 60% mark to attend this course.
½-day seminar providing you with an introduction to the main principles behind the OGC's Managing Successful Programmes method (MSP). Designed for senior managers likely to be members of a Programme Board.
