MSP Combined Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner - 5 days

Programme Managers, Programme Directors, those managers involved in Business Change, Programme/Project Support staff and Project Managers who will undertake roles in Programmes. It can be particularly useful as an advanced Project Management course for senior and very experienced Project Managers and those seeking a professional qualification in Programme Management.

MSP Programme management is an approach to change management that turns loosely defined business objectives into targeted tactical changes. For example, programme management can be used to analyse and deliver objectives such as

• ‘world class performance’
• ‘better health care services’
• ‘faster growth’
• ‘fewer complaints’

MSP programme management is therefore an approach to management that bridges the gap between higher level strategic objectives and lower level tactical delivery; MSP programme management turns visions into reality.

Delegates should have a good appreciation of the principles and sound practical experience of Project Management, ideally utilising a recognised structured methodology. It would be helpful if they have some knowledge and/or experience of strategic or business planning.

All organisations and companies undergo continuous change and improvement as a natural process. Programmes represent major change. They are complex, difficult and carry substantial risk. Programme Management provides a framework for managing such change. It provides a sound basis for managing collections of related projects that deliver change and benefits to the business.

Programmes involve many parts of an enterprise and a great deal of valuable resources. The impact of not managing them successfully could be considerable. Programmes require effective management to be successful.

This course will give delegates a sound understanding of the principles and practice of effective and successful Programme Management. A realistic Case Study develops throughout the course.

The course has been designed to prepare delegates for the MSP 2007 Foundation, Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners Certificate Examinations, administered by APM Group.