Module 0

This module introduces the MSP 5th Edition Foundation course, providing students with a course guide and outlining the course structure.

Module 1: Key concepts in program management

This module outlines the structure and modules of the Foundation segment of this MSP course, letting students know what to expect as they prepare for the exam.

Module 2: The 3 lenses of MSP

The Principles, Themes, and Processes of the framework are introduced in this module. Over the rest of the course suite, students will come to understand how each of these is applied in real-world programs.

Module 3:The organization theme

This module deals with the ‘Organization’ Theme. This focuses on decision-making, sponsorship, scrutiny, and leadership.

Module 4: The design theme

This module looks at the ‘Design’ Theme. This focuses on shaping programs in a way that clarifies risks, benefits, and the desired ‘end state’.

Module 5: The justification theme

This module examines the ‘Justification’ Theme. A program cannot proceed unless the projected benefits justify the investment of time and resources. To aid with this, the Theme also deals with elements such as cash-flow management and budgeting.

Module 6:The structure theme

This module examines the ‘Structure’ Theme. This deals with elements of planning, such as people, equipment, and facility management, as well as setting the pace of program deliverables.

Module 7: The knowledge theme

This module examines the ‘Knowledge’ Theme. This covers the acquisition, curation, verification, and utilization of knowledge. It also looks at how to take lessons from each program in a way that fosters a culture of continual improvement.

Module 8: The assurance theme

This module examines the Theme of ‘Assurance’. This deals with the clarification of roles and responsibilities, as well as the ‘three lines of defense’. Students will also learn about the ways program governance relies on Assurance and how they can plan Assurance activities.

Module 9: The decisions theme

This module looks at the Theme of ‘Decisions’. This is crucial, given how often managers need to make decisions throughout a program, such as in response to risks or other issues. It also outlines the importance of having best practices in place when making decisions.

Module 10: The MSP processes

This module examines the MSP Processes, which help guide practitioners throughout programs to help them achieve desired outcomes.

Module 11: Course wrap up

This module wraps up the Foundation course, revisiting previously covered materials to help students prepare for the Foundation exam.

Module 12: Practice exams

This module offers two approved MSP Foundation practice exams to help students prepare for the real thing. The exam simulator also helps students get used to the conditions of the official exam.

Students can contact the Good e-Learning support team to request a free exam voucher once they feel ready.

Module 0

This module provides the structure for the Practitioner section of the course suite.

Module 1: The MSP Practitioner course

This module takes students through the details of the MSP Practitioner exam. Students are also introduced to a ‘program scenario’ that will be used throughout the course to demonstrate how the framework is applied in practice.

Module 2: Principles, strategy and plans

This module looks at Principles, Program Strategy, and Program Plans. Students examine these elements in the context of the program scenario.

Module 3: The organization theme

This module takes another look at the ‘Organization’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 4: The design theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Design’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 5: The justification theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Justification’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 6: The structure theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Structure’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 7: The knowledge theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Knowledge’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 8: The assurance theme.

This module takes another look at the ‘Assurance’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 9: The decisions theme

This module takes another look at the ‘Decisions’ Theme before applying its core concepts to the program scenario.

Module 10: The MSP processes

This module reexamines the seven Processes. Each Process is also applied to the program scenario.

Module 11: Course wrap up

This module revisits and wraps up the course, helping students get ready to sit the Practitioner exam.

Module 12: Practice exams

This module comes with two approved practice exams from AXELOS for the Practitioner certification exam. Students can use these exams to familiarize themselves with the official exam conditions, as well as test their knowledge of the previous modules.

Students can contact the Good e-Learning support team to request a free exam voucher once they feel ready.

‘Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)’ is a program and project management framework. It offers flexible yet comprehensive best practices for planning, instigating, managing, and concluding successful programs, breaking them down into more manageable projects with clearly defined goals.

MSP works by breaking down large and complex programs into more manageable projects. It also provides non-prescriptive best practices for program management, which can be used and adapted in virtually any industry, sector, or location.

The MSP framework describes Themes, Processes, and Principles, which detail how to structure and implement program plans. The best practices and insight of the framework can be adapted to suit any program, regardless of industry, location, sector, or anything else.

The MSP certification path starts with MSP Foundation, before moving on to MSP Practitioner and, finally, MSP Advanced Practitioner.

The framework is flexible and adaptive enough to suit almost any organization or program. It also clarifies goals, lines of communication, and roles, enabling streamlined decision-making and making it easier to complete programs on time and within budget.

Practitioners also continually assess their projects for the sake of risk management and ensuring a focus on the ‘Business Case’.

Due to its adaptable and non-prescriptive nature, almost any organization can use MSP. An MSP qualification can also be highly useful for both aspiring or experienced project or program managers.

PeopleCert is the owner of and accrediting body for a number of best practice frameworks, including PRINCE2, PRINCE2 Agile, MSP, ITIL 4, and AgileSHIFT.

In order to sit the Practitioner exam, a student must first earn their Foundation certification.

The Foundation exam is closed book and has 60 multiple-choice questions. It lasts 60 minutes and has a pass mark of 60%.
The Practitioner exam is open book and has 70 questions. The exam lasts 150 minutes, and the pass mark is 60%.

MSP can be used alongside several other frameworks, including ITIL 4 and PRINCE2.