About MSP® - Managing Successful Programmes

Programme management is the coordinated management of a portfolio of projects that change organisations so as to achieve benefits of strategic importance. MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) comprises a set of principles and processes for use when managing a programme. It was devised for the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and was founded upon best practice and a body of knowledge drawn together from many years of real life experience.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to give delegates a understanding of the ‘Managing Successful Programmes’ (MSP®) philosophy and how it can be applied to programmes. This course is delivered using the latest 2007 MSP® manual and syllabus. In addition delegates will work through case study based exercises, and will be fully prepared for the MSP Foundation and Practitioner exams.

Delegate Profile

The course is recommended for managers working towards a role with full-time responsibility within a programme environment.

Topics Covered

          Introduction and Programme Management Principles

          Governance Themes

          Organisation

          Vision

          Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

          Benefits Realisation Management

          Blueprint Design & Delivery

          Programme Planning & Control

          The Business Case

          Risk Management and Issue Resolution

          Quality Management

          Transformational Flow

          Identifying a Programme

          Defining a Programme

          Managing the Tranches

          Delivering the Capability

          Realising the Benefits

          Closing a Programme

          Programme Office

          Adopting MSP® & MSP® Healthcheck