MSP® 5th Edition Foundation & Practitioner Online

By the end of this learning, you should:

Foundation

• 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

Practitioner

• Understand how to apply the MSP principles in context
• Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context
• Understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP processes in context

Foundation

• ​Introduction and key concepts
• MSP principles
• MSP themes – Introduction and organization theme
• MSP themes – Design theme
• MSP themes – Justification theme
• MSP themes – Structure theme
• MSP themes – Knowledge theme
• MSP themes – Assurance theme
• MSP themes – Decision theme
• MSP processes
• Exam simulator

Practitioner

• Introduction
• MSP principles
• MSP themes – Introduction and organization theme
• MSP themes – Design theme
• MSP themes – Justification theme
• MSP themes – Structure theme
• MSP themes – Knowledge theme
• MSP themes – Assurance theme
• MSP themes – Decision theme
• Identify the programme
• Design the outcomes
• Plan progressive delivery
• Deliver the capabilities
• Embed the outcomes
• Evaluate new information
• Exam simulator

This course includes the following:

• 12 months online access to our accredited MSP Foundation and Practitioner learning
• The cost of the MSP Foundation and Practitioner examinations (valid for 12 months from purchase date. Exams must be taken online via remote proctor) 
• The official MSP manual (digital)   
• MSP Foundation and Practitioner exam simulators
• MSP process map (digital)

Optional extras:

• Official MSP manual (hardcopy)
• 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

Materials

Digital official manual: You will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase 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.

Hardcopy official manual: If you decide to purchase the hardcopy official manual as an optional extra your manual will be shipped to your chosen address within 48 hours of purchase.

Exams are taken online via remote proctor. You will be sent an email invitation within 48 hours of your purchase to register on the Peoplecert portal. Once registered you will be able to book your online exams at a date and time of your choice. You are responsible for booking your own exams. For more information about how to take your exam and the technical requirements, please click here.

Please note: We would like to inform you that during open book exams candidates can use only official hard copy books or softcopy e-books available only through VitalSource on a secondary device. 

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

The format of the Foundation exam is as follows:

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

The format of the Practitioner exam is as follows:

• Open book (Only the MSP 5th Edition manual is permitted)
• 60% pass mark (42/70)
• 150-minute duration
• Multiple choice

This learning 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

You must hold the MSP 5th Edition Foundation qualification in order to satisfy the prerequisite requirement for the MSP 5th Edition Practitioner exam.