MSP Examination
The MSP Intermediate exam is a 90 minute closed book exam taken in the afternoon on the 2nd day of the course. The MSP Practitioner exam is a 90 minute open book exam based on a set case study, which will have been studied during the training course, and is taken following the course on the Friday morning.
You may defer taking the exam for up to one month after your course. This will give you time to consolidate what you have learnt during the course, and time to complete an assignment designed to assist in your preparation. This assignment can be submitted to the course lecturer for feedback purposes at a further cost of £75 + VAT.
Accreditation
This course has been accredited by the APMG who are the examining body for MSP and responsible for all aspects of the provision of exams including setting, marking, feedback and appeals. SCOLL Methods, as an accredited training organisation, acts as their agent in providing administrative facilities.
Course & Exam Fees
The course fees include lunch, refreshments and course materials, but do not include the MSP manual- please bring your own along!
Course Materials
Course delegates are provided with copies of all the course visuals, case study examples and electronic MSP document templates.
Pre-Requisites
The Programme Management (MSP) Foundation course or a Foundation certificate is a mandatory pre-requisite for attending this course.
Passing the MSP Foundation exam is a pre-requisite for sitting the MSP Intermediate & MSP Practitioner exams. Proof is required if you did not sit the exam with SCOLL.
Course Syllabus
Programme Definition
Programme Definition Strategies
Developing the Programme Definition from the Brief
Setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Programme Roles - Skills & Attributes
Project - Programme information flows Programme Planning
Roles and responsibilities in planning
The planning process
Identifying programme tranches
Setting project tolerances
Programme - Project Interface
Handling Issues
Managing Risks
Handling Quality problems
Handling change with a Change Authority
Benefits realisation and review
Programme audit Managing a Successful Programme
Specific site issues
Fundamental principles
Exam preparation
Case Study
APMG Programme Scenario
Exam based exercises
Writing Terms of Reference
Compiling a Blueprint
Creating a Programme Plan
Factors in developing a Risk Management Strategy Exam Preparation
Group question practice
Individual practice
Exam feedback
Practitioner Exam assignment
Programme Planning
Roles and responsibilities in planning
The planning process
Identifying programme tranches
Setting project tolerances
Managing a Successful Programme
Specific site issues
Fundamental principles
Exam preparation
Exam Preparation
Group question practice
Individual practice
Exam feedback
Practitioner Exam assignment
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