- Overview: MSP Foundation provides an understanding of the principles and processes needed to manage successful programs.
- Target Audiences: Program managers, project managers, business change managers, and other key personnel involved in program delivery.
- Prerequisites: None.
- Course Content:
- Introduction to Program Management:
- Understanding the difference between projects and programs.
- The role of a program manager.
- The MSP framework and its components.
- MSP Principles:
- Key principles that guide the management of programs.
- Applying these principles to ensure program success.
- Aligning programs with organizational strategy and objectives.
- MSP Governance Themes:
- Understanding the themes of governance in MSP.
- Implementing governance strategies to manage risk and quality.
- Establishing roles and responsibilities for program governance.
- MSP Transformational Flow:
- Understanding the flow of activities required to manage a program.
- Identifying and managing stakeholders.
- Delivering benefits and realizing value from programs.
- Ensuring successful closure of programs.
- Introduction to Program Management:
- Exam Details:
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- 1-hour duration
- Passing score: 60%
Price: Approximately $450 USD for the exam; training costs typically range from $1,000 to $1,500 USD.