MSP® 5th Edition Foundation Classroom

By the end of this course, you should:

• Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP
• Understand how the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework
• Understand the MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
• Understand the MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme

• Introduction to MSP & the principles​
• Themes
• Lifecycle​

This is an intensive three-day classroom course that includes the following:

• All accompanying course material (hardcopy)
• Online pre-course
• The official MSP manual (digital & hardcopy)
• MSP process map (digital & hardcopy)
• The cost of the MSP Foundation examination (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exam must be taken online via remote proctor)

Optional extras:

• Take² exam insurance – A cost effective solution, providing insurance and peace of mind if things don’t go to plan with your first exam attempt. For more information and terms and conditions click here
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Materials

Hardcopy ILX course material: You will be provided with a printed version of the ILX course material. This will be issued on day one of your course.

Digital and hardcopy official manual: You will be given access to both a digital and hardcopy version of the official manual. The hardcopy will be issued on day one of your course with your course material. For the digital version you will be sent an email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to access the digital version of your manual. Please note: There is a 5-year limitation in accessing your eBook.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation approximately two working days prior to course commencement to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to book your online exam at a date and time of your choice. You are responsible for booking your own exam. For more information about how to take your exam and the technical requirements, please click here. 

Recertification: This certification has a renew within three years of the award date to remain current. There are multiple ways to recertify, more information regarding the options can be found here.

Exam format

• 60 minutes
• Multiple choice
• 60 questions
• 60% pass mark (36/60)
• Closed book

This course would be suitable for:

• Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
• Project managers/senior project managers
• Business change managers
• Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including project board members (e.g. executive), project assurance, and project support
• Operational line managers/staff (e.g. process owners) operating within a programme environment
• Portfolio management staff
• Specialist programme staff

There are no formal prerequisites for the MSP 5th Edition Foundation qualification.

Pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. You will be sent full instructions prior to the event. Full instructions with a link to the online pre-course will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.  In addition, whilst attending the course there will also be some exam preparation evening work.