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