Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) is a best-practice guide to Programme Management. The MSP® framework comprises a set of principles, governance, themes, and processes with a level of flexibility designed to be adapted to meet the needs of individual programmes. Adopting a programme management approach such as MSP provides structure to help organisations avoid common pitfalls and achieve their goals.
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What is MSP?
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Overview
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) is a best-practice guide to Programme Management. The MSP® framework comprises a set of principles, governance, themes, and processes with a level of flexibility designed to be adapted to meet the needs of individual programmes. Adopting a programme management approach such as MSP provides structure to help organisations avoid common pitfalls and achieve their goals.
Course Outcomes
The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Course is a fully accredited programme management framework intended for programmes of all sizes, varying complexities, and in both the private and public sectors.
Upon course completion, participants will
be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the purpose, scope, and benefits of structured programme management
- Explain how to effectively manage a programme
- Describe the benefits of approaching programme management differently from project management
Benefits
Benefits to the Individual
- Improved career prospects through a globally-recognised certification
- With sufficient practice and review, the participants should be able to apply MSP® to their own programme management environment
Benefits to the Organisation
- Enhanced competence of Senior Project Managers/Programme Managers who will be able to deliver programmes more successfully
- Greater understanding by Senior/Executive Managers of what it takes to manage a programme
- Ensure project outputs align to the realisation of benefits and achievement of strategic objectives
Recommended for
- Programme Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- Portfolio and Programme Management Office Managers
- Business Change Managers
- Managers from other disciplines wishing to develop an understanding of programme management
Certification Levels
Foundation level
Delivered over three days, the MSP ( Managing Successful Programmes ) Foundation Course is a blend of course participation, audio-visual presentations, and case studies. Evening work and study is required.
Practitioner level
Delivered over two days, the MSP ( Managing Successful Programmes ) Practitioner Course is the practical extension of the Foundation course. Participants are challenged to apply their learning while revising Foundation course topics and preparing for a comprehensive, scenario-based exam.
Course Content
- Overview of Programme Management
- MSP Principles
- Organisation Theme
- Vision Theme
- Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Theme
- Benefits Realisation Management Theme
- Blueprint Design and Delivery Theme
- Planning and Control Theme
- Business Case Theme
- Risks and Issue Management Theme
- Quality Management Theme
- Transformational Flow
Course Includes
- Professional Delivery by an Accredited Training Consultant
- MSP®textbook
- MSP® Foundation and Practitioner Course notes
- MSP® Foundation and Practitioner examinations
- MetaPM MSP Process Chart
- Refreshments
To Register
Our MSP ( Managing Successful Programmes ) courses are delivered publicly around Australia, and can be tailored for in-house delivery at your organisation for groups of 6 or more.
To enquire about in-house courses please contact Melanie Holland, Practice Director – MetaPM Learning, on 1800 800 436 or email mholland@metapm.com.au .
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