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MSP Managing Successful Programmes Training

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MSP certification can boost your career opportunities

Over 85% exam pass rate

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MSP® Foundation in a Nutshell
  • This combined MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course, taught by our engaging and experienced trainers, will ensure that delegates acquire all the information they need to become efficient MSP® Practitioners and pass both exams.
  • This is a highly sought-after certification because it gives individuals a competitive edge in business, especially due to it being highly desired by a multitude of employers.

MSP® is an acronym for Managing Successful Programmes. The MSP qualification provides a framework whereby large, complex change can be broken down into manageable, inter-related projects.

The MSP training course is popular with programme managers and project teams. It offers a company the following benefits:

  • Alignment with the company's business goals
  • Provides a solid structure for achieving programme benefits
  • Boosts stakeholder engagement and participation
  • Provides a flexible change management framework
  • Achieves changes on time and within budget

The MSP certification at foundation level introduces the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) method and the terminology used. The Foundation MSP course ensures you understand the MSP guidance well enough to work in a team to deliver or manage a programme. It means you can act as an informed member of a programme office, project delivery team or business change team working within an environment supporting MSP.

The Foundation MSP qualification is invaluable for individuals who are interested in learning how to manage multiple projects and programmes successfully. It is designed to support programme or project managers, people working in a programme office, business change managers, and programme and project delivery team members who wish to gain a greater understanding of the MSP guidance to work more effectively in large scale project or programme environments.

Taking the MSP training qualification at Foundation level is a great start to your Programme Management career. You must pass your Foundation exam before completing your Practitioner exam. If you would like more information on the differences between the two levels on the MSP course or want more information on the type of Managing Successful Programme courses we run, get in touch to find out more.


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Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) is an established best practice programme management framework.

The MSP Foundation certification introduces the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) method and terminology. The Foundation level certification ensures you understand the MSP guidance well enough to work in a team to manage or deliver a programme. 

The MSP Foundation certification will cover an overview of the MSP methodology. Looking at all of the terminology used. You will also cover the principles, methods, processes and themes.

The benefits, roles & responsibilities and how to start, run and close a project will also be some of the topics you will learn.

You will be guided through the MSP Foundation course syllabus by your qualified MSP trainer in preparation for your MSP Foundation exam.

Yes. We are an ATO (Accredited Training Organisation) with PeopleCert on behalf of Axelos.

Yes. During your Foundation MSP training course, you will need to do studying and work given by your trainer each evening. Allow around 2-3 hours each evening to get prepared for sitting your MSP Foundation exam.

The format of the MSP Foundation exam is:

  •  Multiple choice questions
  • 60 questions per paper with one mark available per question
  • 36 marks required to pass (out of 60 marks available) - 60% pass rate
  • 60 Minute duration
  • Closed book exam.


You must get 60% to pass your MSP Foundation exam. You need to get 36 marks to pass (out of 60 marks available) 


A confirmation of your booking will be sent to your email as soon as you have booked and paid (along with a full Tax Invoice). The venue details are normally the ones listed on the website, but this will be confirmed via email at least 7 days before the course start date as it can change due to availability. Please note your booking is not fully confirmed until you have paid in full.

You can change your course dates up to 10 business days before the course start date subject to a re-booking fee of £150 + VAT. Changes cannot be made to the booking within 10 business days of the course start date. We always try to work with customers to achieve an outcome that works for everyone, we are very customer centric. Please see our full terms and conditions for more details. 

We have everything covered, we don't have any hidden fees or nasty surprises. The Price listed (+VAT) is the price you pay.The only thing we don't cover is overnight accommodation and travel costs to the training venue.

The dress code is casual, so don't worry about business attire.

If you have any special needs or requirements please let us know when you book your course and let your course tutor know at the start of the course so he/she can accommodate your needs. Any additional exam time can only be accommodated with the accompaniment of a Doctors note or other proof. An example of this would be Dyslexia or if you are a non-native English speaker (passport required).

Yes, we charge VAT at the standard rate of 20%. Our prices are listed without VAT as most of our customers reclaim the VAT, and want the price excluding VAT. If you click "Book Now", you can see the price including VAT in the cart.

We offer full refunds as long as you submit your email request to us 20 business days before the course start date (minus a small cancellation fee, see full T&Cs). A cancellation means you no longer want to do your course with us and want a refund, it is not the same as wanting to change your course date. Cancellations between 20 and 10 business days are subject to a 50% cancellation fee (value of purchase). Cancellations less than 10 business days are subject to a 100% cancellation fee. We always try to work with customers to achieve an outcome that works for everyone, we are very customer centric. Don't forget, you can reschedule for a small cost (see other FAQ about changing course dates), this description only refers to an instance where you require a cash refund. See our Term-Conditions for more details.

We know you're going to love your course with us, just in case you don't you will get a full refund. Just let us know on the first day of your course and we'll sort out the rest. 


This Money Back Guarantee applies only to our classroom based courses and does not apply to our Virtual courses. No need to worry though as we can offer you a free, no obligation demo over WebEx before you book your Virtual course so you can see actually what our Virtual courses will entail and you can ask any question you may have on the delivery of the course.

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