Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation (MSPF)

MSP philosophy and structure

• What is a programme and how it differs to both business as usual and project work
• Relationship between the MSP principles, governance themes and the transformational flow.

The 7 MSP principles

• Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
• Leading change
• Envisioning and communicating a better future
• Focusing on benefits and threats to them
• Adding value
• Designing and delivering a coherent capability
• Learning from experience

The 9 MSP governance themes

• Organisation
• Vision
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Benefits management
• Blueprint design and delivery
• Planning and control
• Business case
• Risk and issue management
• Quality and assurance management

The 6 MSP® Transformational Flow Processes

• Identifying a programme
• Defining a programme
• Managing the tranche
• Delivering the capability
• Realizing the benefits
• Closing a programme

MSP Foundation Examination

Everyone will sit the MSP foundation examination during the course.

The MSP Foundation examination takes place at 3pm on the third day. You must bring signed photo ID with you on any BCS exam (passport, driving licence, student card).

The foundation exam consists of:

75 multiple choice questions 1 hour Closed-book Candidates require a minimum of 35 correct answers (50%) to pass