MSP® Foundation

Our MSP® Foundation training course will teach you:

• Key concepts relating to programmes and MSP®
• How the MSP® principles underpin the MSP framework
• The MSP® themes and how they are applied throughout the programme
• The MSP® processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme.

Our MSP® Foundation training course will cover the following topics:

• Course introduction
• An overview of MSP®
• MSP® principles
• Programme organisation
• Programme design
• Programme vision
• Programme justification
• Programme structure
• Quality assurance
• Decision-making
• MSP® processes
• Delivering capabilities and embedding outcomes
• Evaluating new information and closing the programme.

Our MSP® Foundation training course is suitable for:

• Programme Managers
• Aspiring Programme Managers
• Project Managers
• Senior Project Managers
• Business Change Managers
• Operational Line Managers
• Portfolio Management Staff
• Specialist Programme Staff

Our MSP® Foundation training course includes the following:

• Study Materials
• Sample Exams
• Detailed Course Materials
• MSP® Foundation Examination
• Digital MSP® Manual – Managing Successful Programmes (5th Edition)

Experience of working in a programme environment is essential. However, if this is not applicable, Project Management experience or Project Board experience may be appropriate, but it is not recommended that you attempt this course without any experience at all.

The MSP® Foundation & Practitioner training course on this page is sourced from our strategic training partner, Knowledge Train.

You are expected to complete approximately 2 - 3 hours of evening work to consolidate the learning that has been provided each day. You will also be given practise examination questions in order to prepare you for the examinations.

MSP® Foundation Examination:

• Style: Multiple-Choice
• Questions: 60
• Pass Mark: 55% (33/60)
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Materials Allowed: Closed-Book
• Pre-requisites: None
• Timing: Morning Of Day 3
• Results: 1 Business Day

Read the PeopleCert Official Guidance for Windows Devices and MacOS Devices for a step-by-step guide on how to take your online proctored examination.

Your Identification Document (ID):

On the day of your exam, your Proctor will verify your ID. You are responsible for ensuring the ID used to register and take your exam is valid and acceptable. On your exam day, if you do not present valid and acceptable ID, or the First/Middle Name(s) and Last Name of your ID do not exactly match the name you used to register for your exam, you will not be allowed to test and will not be entitled to a refund. You will, however, be able to re-book your exam following the standard exam booking process. Your ID must:

• Be current and valid – ID containing dates that have expired are not allowed.
• Be an original, not a photocopy.
• Include a recognisable photo of you.
• Match the information you gave when you booked your online exam.
• Be a government-issued national/state/province identity card that is recognized by the country in which you are a citizen or permanent resident.
• Contain your Birthdate/Year.
• Contain your First/Middle Name(s) and Last Name in English (Latin) characters.

Please Note: Electronic IDs will not be accepted.

From 01 January 2023: All PeopleCert / AXELOS certifications will need to be renewed after three years. You can do this by retaking the examination before the renewal date, collecting professional development points via MyAXELOS or taking further certifications before the renewal date. Previous certification holders will be given a grace period of six months to renew their certification, after which time they will be removed from the Successful Candidate Register (SCR).

Our two-day MSP® Practitioner training course will help you to understand the processes and principles of Programme Management (MSP®) to act as a Programme Manager for a programme with a coherent Project Portfolio or to act as a member of a Programme Support Office.

Our MSP® Foundation training course covers the principles and concepts of MSP® that provides you with adequate knowledge of programme management scenarios. Completing our MSP® Foundation training course will give you the highest chance of succeeding in a programming environment.