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This is a premium MSP Foundation and Practitioner course which includes a 2 day classroom element.  It has been fully accredited by the APMG. It includes the MSP manual and both exams.  The  pass rates for the MSP Practitioner Gold course are well in excess of the national average.

Contents:

- MSP Foundation Training Course
- 2 day Practitioner Workshop
- MSP Foundation & Practitioner Exams
- MSP Case Study and Exam Simulator
- Official MSP Manual
- Full Tutor Support by Phone & Email

Target Audience:

Senior Managers considering implementing a Programme Management approach to organisational change.

Newly appointed Programme Managers who may have a background in managing projects but have not previously operated in a multi-project environment.

Project Managers who are managing projects which are part of a larger programme and who need to be aware of the wider issues.

Functional Department Managers, whose staff may be seconded to programme work and who may be the target beneficiaries for the end-products of the programmes.

Functional staff and project team members who need to understand more about the implications of operating in a programme environment.

Duration

After 10 to 15 hours' e-study, and when you are scoring well in the exam simulator, you will be ready to attend the exam and Practitioner workshop.  
 
Flexible Delivery

This e-learning course can be delivered via:

Optional CD - delegates can study anywhere, anytime, without the need for Internet access

Hosted Internet - so delegates can study anywhere at any time

Exam & Workshop

You can book your exams at one of many locations. The most regular schedule is in London, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow.

Features

Leading edge multi-media and interactive exercises for optimum knowledge retention, user experience and a successful exam result

Easy to Use Interface
Clearly presented information that is easy to navigate
Mock Exam Simulator
Test and re-test MSP Foundation knowledge to increase exam confidence
Glossary of Terms
Handy tool for looking up MSP terms throughout the course
Voiceover and Animation
Leading edge multimedia and voiceover enhances and improves learning. The course is also available in a readable format for accessibility
Book Marking
Automatic book marking lets users dip in and out of the course at their own pace
Sticky Notes
Type, recall and print notes, reminders and thoughts at any point throughout the course
Searchable Course Index
Quick and easy access to material with key words
Favourites
Reference and refer to sections or pages at a later date
Real-time Pause, Advance, Rewind, Skip
Allows complete control and self-paced study
Revision Schedule
Record identified key areas of weakness for effective revision
FAQ
Questions about material in the course based on student experience
Subtitle Pane
Allows you to view a text transcript of the narration 

Full Support

Tutorial support providing fast one-to-one access to experienced tutors via phone or email within 24 hours so users never feel isolated or stuck.

Syllabus

This multimedia based course includes approximately six to eight hours of interactive tutorials with self-testing, voice and animation.

Course Introduction
Course Objectives
What is MSP?
The MSP Examination Requirements

Introduction to Programme Management
Difference Between Programme and Projects
Change
Programme Environment
Business Drivers for Change
Critical Factors for Business Change

Organisation and Leadership
Differences between Management, Direction and Control
Typical Programme Organisation
Defined Roles and Responsibilities
Functions of a Programme Support Office

Processes and Products
Sequence of Processes
Key Inputs and Outputs of Each Process
Purpose of Each Process
Purpose and Typical Activities Associated With the Life of an MSP Programme

Stakeholder Management and Communication
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder and Interests
Stakeholder Management Strategy
Stakeholder Management Communication Activities

Programme Planning and Control
Development of a Programme Plan
Components
Tranches
Inter-Relationships
Activites

Business Case Management
Programme Mandate and the Business Case
Project Justification
Responsibilities and Key MSP Roles
Elements of the Business Case

Benefits Management
Importance of Programme Management
Vision Statement
Blueprint
Benefits Profiles
Benefits Realisation Plan
Benefits Management Strategy
MSP Processes
Role and Responsibilities

Risk Management and Issue Resolution
Purpose of Risk Management Strategy and Issue Resolution Strategy
Programme and Project Level Risk
Issue Resolution
Change Management
Risk Management
Issue Resolution
Change Control Activities
Roles and Responsibilities

Quality Management
Configuration Management
Audit and Assurance
Quality Management

Mock Exam Simulator
Randomised MSP Exam Questions

Why Blended Learning?

Flexibility
Study at times and locations which suit you.

Be Prepared And Confident For Your Exam
Only take your exam when you are fully prepared - and benefit from face to face tuition from experienced experts.

Enjoy Yourself
The e-learning course is broken into bite-size lessons and combines leading edge multi-media and interactive exercises for optimum enjoyment and knowledge retention.

Benefit From Proven Success
The course is of the highest quality, having been approved and accredited by the APM Group.

Feel Confident With Full Support
Full tutorial support is available for the duration of your study, so you do not need to feel isolated while you are learning.

Take Your Time
Study at your own pace by bookmarking your progress and picking up where you left off at a pace that suits you.

Minimum PC Requirements

- 1GHZ Pentium Processor running on a 32-bit Microsoft Windows Operating System (i.e. Win95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Win7) and DirectX
- 128 Mb memory
- 8x CD-ROM drive
- SVGA graphics and screen, with a resolution no less than 1024x768 pixels
- 16-bit Sound card & speakers
- Mouse