Introduction
Change is a constant in any organisation. Programme Management is a management approach to bringing about change through the integration of projects and business-as-usual activities to achieve business goals.. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has developed a best practice guide on programme management called Managing Successful Programmes (MSP).
This MSP Foundation and Practitioners course conforms to the syllabus set down by APMG (the examination administration body) for delegates wishing to gain the MSP Foundation and Practitioner certificates. Whether attendees are new to Programme management or just need to understand the MSP approach, this course is appropriate and will provide a thorough preparation for you to pass the examinations.
Who's this course for?
Anyone wanting the qualification and / or those who need to understand the practical application of MSP. It is particularly aimed at:
Programme managers who need to appreciate or apply the method.
Those who wish to assess its applicability for their programme or across their organisation.
Business managers who are tasked with undertaking a programme.
Project managers wishing to better understand how projects operate within a programme environment.
Project managers, programme/project support personnel and auditors will benefit from the practical sight offered by this course into the flexible application of MSP.
Programme/project office managers who wish to gain a detailed understanding of the method with a view to implementation.
Consultants who require the qualification in order to successfully apply the method for their clients.
Course Content
Introduction to programme management and MSP
Identifying a programme
Vision
Programme organisation
Defining a programme
Benefits realisation management
Leadership and stakeholder engagement
Quality
Business case
Programme planning and control
Risk management and issue resolution
Managing tranches
Delivering the capability
Realising benefits
Closing a programme
Examination technique and practice with feedback
The course is delivered in an entertaining and highly interactive manner with many real life examples used to illustrate the subject. There is a high degree of delegate participation, examination preparation and practice.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for attending the course, or taking the examination, but we would recommend that candidates have project management experience as well as having a basic understanding of the issues surrounding organisational wide business change.
Delegates are sent a copy of the MSP manual prior to the course, pre-reading will dramatically increases the chance of success in the examination.
Duration
This is a five-day course including the Foundation and Practitioner examinations. You will be expected to undertake evening work, as homework will be set on this course.
