MSP® 5th Edition Practitioner Virtual

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• 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

• Introduction to the MSP Practitioner exam
• Themes
• Lifecycle

This is an intensive two-day virtual course that includes the following:

• All accompanying ILX course material (digital)
• Online pre-course
• The cost of the MSP Practitioner examination (must be taken online via remote proctor within 12 months of purchase)

Optional extra

• 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
• MSP 5th Edition Practitioner exam simulator: Unlock exam success with our exam simulator! Conquer tests confidently with practice questions and feedback. Enjoy unlimited access for 12 months from point of purchase

Important : Please note you will require a copy of the official MSP manual for the MSP Practitioner course and exam. This is not included in the cost of the course. Should you wish to purchase the manual you can add it to your shopping cart once you have selected your chosen date.

Materials

Digital ILX course materials: These will be accessible via the ILX portal. Full instructions with a link to the portal will be issued within 48 hours of your confirmed booking.The course materials will be provided in a PDF format and available for download. You will need to download and save the materials to your device, so that you can annotate them during the training course.

Hardcopy official manual: If you decide to purchase the 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 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.

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

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

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

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

Pre-course

Important note regarding pre-course

There is mandatory online pre-course work that must be undertaken prior to attending this course. It is expected that it will take approximately six to eight hours to complete. You will be sent full instructions with a link to the online pre-course within 48 hours of your confirmed booking. In addition, whilst attending your course there will also be some examination preparation evening work.

Review the technical requirements for the online learning here.