MSP Foundation Course

The basis for successful program management

Change is the order of the day in today's society. More and more, change projects are being carried out within an organization as part of a program. The major challenge is to implement all these projects in a coordinated manner. This requires proper design and control of all processes involved. In short: Good program management is of vital importance within organisations.

Managing Successful Programmes® (MSP®) is a proven methodology to successfully implement complex strategic change programmes in the short and longer term. The MSP® Framework seamlessly connects to commonly used project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2® or ITIL®. It enables organizations to effectively control multiple projects within a program.

Content

The two-day MSP® Foundation programme management training course introduces you to the MSP® method. You will gain knowledge of and insight into programme management in general and MSP® in particular. Based on the MSP® Framework you will get acquainted with the principles, themes and processes on day 1. On day 2 you will start working with the MSP® tools and techniques. You are also preparing for the official MSP® Foundation exam.

Spare parts

Introduction Program Management

• What is Program management?
• Key concepts of program management and MSP®
• Added value of program management for your organization
• Project management, programme management and portfolio management: differences, agreements and relationship
• Floats of change
• The programme Impact Matrix

MSP® Framework and draft

Principles of MSP®:

• Optimal alignment with the corporate strategy
• Visualizing and communicating a better future
• Focus on benefits and threats
• Add Value
• Design and delivery of cohesion
• Learning from experiences

MSP® Themes:

• Visiegedreven Programs
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Structure of the programme organisation
• Managing the Benefits
• Design and delivery of the blueprint
• Planning and control
• Building the business case
• Risk and issue management
• Quality and security

MSP® Processes:

• Identify a program
• Define a program
• Managing the Tranches
• Supplying capacity
• Realising the benefits
• To quit a program

Exam Training

Multiple Choice Exam

Target

The MSP® Foundation training is intended for senior project managers, program managers, programme directors and line management involved in programmes.

Lesmethodiek

The MSP® program management training is very interactive and offers room for discussion. We will work with a number of practical exercises and examples from the daily practice of the participants. This creates a better understanding of MSP® and its application in practice. The total study load is approximately 20 hours in addition to the training days.

At the start of the training you will receive the textbook "Programme management based on Managing Successful Programmes" (version 2011) and a training folder. In addition, you will receive access to our online learning environment and the online exam trainer. At the end of the training you will take the exam. The costs for the exam are included in the price.

Results

After completing the Training MSP® Foundation:

• Do you know what program management entails and what benefits it offers.
• Do you know how program management helps you achieve business goals.
• You know the programme Impact Matrix.
• You can give a clear picture of the changing ability of the organisation.
• Understand the concept and principles of program management and MSP®.
• Do you know which themes and processes MSP® exists.
• Are you able to manage programs according to the MSP® methodology.
• You can apply the management tools within MSP® targeted.
• You can concentrate on the benefits of projects.
• Allow you to create a realistic blueprint of your organization for the future.
• you can get people to come up with a new way of working.
• You know how to involve the various stakeholders in the projects.
• Do you know the pitfalls when setting up a MSP® program.
• Are you well prepared for the official MSP® Foundation exam.

Prior knowledge

Language

The training is provided by default in Dutch. The trainer controls the English language. English course material can be used. When registering at least 3 participants, the training can also be provided entirely in English.

We organiseren deze training ook online. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van Webbex of Zoom. Inloggen met Skype is ook mogelijk. Op verzoek kan deze training ook met Microsoft Teams worden georganiseerd.

The training lasts 4 sessions of 3 hours, spread over 4 weeks.

• Until one year after the training you can participate for free.
• Against payment of the catering costs you can also participate in a classroom training.