Pre-requisites

The training course is suitable for programme managers, experienced project managers and programme support team members. Inexperienced Programme Managers or other managers requiring an understanding of the Managing Successful Programmes approach should consider the 3 day MSP Foundation event.

 

Objectives

Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

 Develop their understanding of the components, processes, products and techniques of MSP
 Have confidence and competence to practise the method in the live environment;
 Develop their knowledge of the material and undertake the MSP Foundation, Intermediate and Practitioner examinations

At the end of the workshop, the delegate will be able to:
 Comprehend the practical application issues of using and tailoring MSP;
 Navigate the MSP material to maximise its usage as a working tool in the live environment

 

The MSP Foundation, Intermediate and Practitioner examinations are all included within the course timetable.

 

Format

This is an intensive workshop providing realistic and practical skills consolidation.

 

The format of the event is highly interactive and designed to present the information in memorable, manageable segments. Through the use of exercises and facilitated group discussion, delegates will be given full opportunity to test their understanding of the theory and the practical challenges they are likely to face as they put the theory into practice.

 

Like the OGC Prince2 Project Management standard, MSP is designed to be implemented in a tailored fashion. Any organisation or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing its programmes will benefit from an understanding of the MSP methodology.

 

Delegates will be provided with comprehensive supporting material, providing an invaluable reference source when returning to their working environment.

 

Pre-course Work

All delegates should complete the pre-course questions provided by Aim academy, and have read the MSP Manual and Case Study. This will involve a minimum of 8 hours pre-course study. 

 

Content

The MSP course covers the following OGC topics and is accompanied by handouts and comprehensive course notes:

• Organisation
• Benefits Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Issue Management
• Business Case Management
• Quality Management (Audit, Configuration Management and
  Assurance)
• Programme Management Processes and Products
• Programme Planning and Control