Certification preparation
MSP Programme Management Preparation
This 3-day course builds MSP programme management capability as you design vision, governance and benefits artefacts and practise exam skills.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) is a programme management framework with certifications at Foundation and Practitioner levels, awarded and examined by PeopleCert. It provides guidance for organising and leading multiple projects to deliver strategic change and benefits. Across three days you work through MSP concepts, principles, governance themes and processes. You develop practical artefacts such as a programme vision, organisation map, benefits map and tranche plan, and apply MSP ideas to your own context. Each day includes discussion, worked examples, and timed question practice. The MSP Foundation (5th edition) exam is a 60‑minute, closed‑book test with 60 multiple‑choice questions. The pass mark is 60% (36/60). Exams are delivered by PeopleCert as online proctored or at a test centre. PeopleCert owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain MSP key concepts, scope and terminology
- Describe and apply the MSP principles to guide programme decisions
- Define programme organisation with clear roles, responsibilities and governance layers
- Create a coherent vision, blueprint and target operating model for a programme
- Build a benefits map with measures, profiles and ownership linked to tranche plans
- Outline MSP processes across the programme lifecycle and relate them to governance themes
- Tailor MSP documentation and controls to different organisational contexts
- Practise timed MSP Foundation questions and plan personal study for the exam
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
3-day MSP Programme Management Preparation agenda
3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 3 recommended days
- Practical work
- 3 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Programme vision and organisationKey concepts, principles, roles and core artefacts
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–10:30 · MSP overview, course orientation and key terminology
- 10:45–12:15 · MSP principles and the programme environment
- 12:15–13:15 · Lunch
- 13:15–14:30 · Organisation theme: roles, responsibilities and governance layers
- 14:45–16:00 · Vision, blueprint and target operating model
- 16:15–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions on principles, roles and vision
- 17:00–17:30 · Daily review, feedback and preparation for Day 2
Put it into practice
Draft a one-page programme vision and an initial organisation chart for a change initiative from your context. Peer review and refine governance layers and role descriptions.
You’ll take away
Draft programme vision and organisation map
Day 2Benefits and governance in progressive deliveryGovernance themes (benefits, planning, business case, risk/assurance) and early processes
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 1 and Q&A
- 09:30–10:30 · Benefits management theme: outcomes, benefits profiles and mapping
- 10:45–12:15 · Planning and business case themes: tranche plans and justification
- 12:15–13:15 · Lunch
- 13:15–14:30 · Risk, issue and assurance themes for programmes
- 14:45–16:00 · Processes: identifying the programme and defining the programme
- 16:15–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions on themes and early processes
- 17:00–17:30 · Daily review and preparation for Day 3
Put it into practice
Build a benefits map and draft benefits profiles for the Day 1 programme, linking each benefit to measures and owners. Outline a tranche plan with governance checkpoints.
You’ll take away
Benefits map with profiles and draft tranche plan
Day 3Transition, delivery and exam readinessLifecycle processes, tailoring and exam practice
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Recap of Day 2 and Q&A
- 09:30–10:30 · Processes: delivering the programme and managing tranches
- 10:45–12:15 · Processes: delivering capability, embedding outcomes and realising benefits
- 12:15–13:15 · Lunch
- 13:15–14:30 · Tailoring MSP to organisational contexts and governance reporting
- 14:45–16:00 · Full-length MSP Foundation mock exam (timed)
- 16:15–17:00 · Mock exam review, feedback and targeted practice questions
- 17:00–17:30 · Exam booking guidance, PeopleCert account setup and next steps
Put it into practice
Plan a transition to operations for a selected capability, including benefit realisation and handover considerations. Stress-test the plan against risks and assurance points.
You’ll take away
Transition and benefits realisation plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: MSP Foundation (5th edition), awarded by PeopleCert. 60 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, closed book, online proctored or test centre. Pass mark: 60% (36/60). Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- MSP Foundation (5th edition): issued by PeopleCert when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
PeopleCert owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of PeopleCert.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites for the MSP Foundation exam. Familiarity with project or programme change is helpful; bring a laptop and a work-based change example for exercises.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals and teams evaluating this subject for their work.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Local timezone
- Asia/Dubai
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- Training location
- Vienna, Austria
- Local timezone
- Europe/Vienna
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- Training location
- Sydney, Australia
- Local timezone
- Australia/Sydney
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- Training location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Local timezone
- Europe/Brussels
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- Training location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Local timezone
- Asia/Bahrain
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- Training location
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Local timezone
- America/Sao_Paulo
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
3 days, 24 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
MSP Foundation (5th edition): 60 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, closed book, online proctored or test centre. Pass mark: 60% (36/60). Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites for the MSP Foundation exam. Familiarity with project or programme change is helpful; bring a laptop and a work-based change example for exercises.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 24 contact hours to every attendee. PeopleCert issues the MSP Foundation (5th edition) certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of PeopleCert; PeopleCert administers the MSP exams.
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