Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner

The MSP® Practitioner course is designed for professionals who want to apply the MSP® framework to real-world programme environments. Building on the Foundation level, this course focuses on practical application, helping you lead complex programmes and align projects with long-term business objectives.

Through expert instruction, realistic scenarios, and targeted exam prep, you’ll gain the skills to tailor MSP® to your organisation and deliver transformational change effectively.

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Course Overview:
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner

Key Details

Certification

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Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner

Course Format

Self-paced learning with a 12-month licence

Course Duration

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Approximately 25 hours to complete

Exam Information

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One exam take included. Exam is 70 multiple choice questions over 2.5 hours

Resources Required

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Computer with internet and email access

Skills Developed

Practical Application of MSP®
Programme Governance
Risk Management
Benefits Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Leadership

Learning Objectives

✔️ Apply and tailor the MSP® principles, governance themes, and processes to real scenarios


✔️ Manage risk, benefits, stakeholders, and change at a programme level


✔️ Tailor the framework to suit different organisational contexts

Who is this Course Suitable for?

Project Management Experience

No prior experience is required

However, candidates must complete the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation course before or as part of their study of this course.

Project Roles

(Aspiring) Project Managers

(Aspiring) Programme Managers

Business Change Managers

Other key roles in Portfolio Management

Specialist Programme Teams

Programme Operations Teams

Team members involved in project delivery

 Project Coordinators

Industries

This course is suitable for most industries where large-scale change or transformation is needed. Contact us for more information.

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Certified by Industry, for Industry

Our Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner course is both accredited and assessed by Axelos.

Axelos is a global leader in best practice frameworks for project, programme, and portfolio management, including PRINCE2®, ITIL® and MSP®. Its certifications are held by millions of professionals worldwide across a range of industries.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of Axelos Limited, used under permission of Axelos Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo is a trademark of the Axelos Limited group. Used under licence from Axelos Limited. All rights reserved.

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Course Career Pathways

Programme Manager

Senior Project Manager

PMO Manager or Director

Project Director

Portfolio Manager

Strategy Advisor

Chief Risk Officer

Change Manager / Transformation Lead

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