MSP® Practitioner

MSP® Practitioner Outline

Module 1: Understand How to Apply MSP Principles in Context

• Analyse the Application of MSP Principles in Context:

  • Lead with Purpose

  • Collaborate Across Boundaries

  • Deal with Ambiguity

  • Align with Priorities

  • Deploy Diverse Skills

  • Realise Measurable Benefits

  • Bring Pace and Value
     

Module 2: Understand How to Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of the MSP Themes in Context

• Assess:

  • Component Parts of the Programme Strategy

  • Component Parts of the Programme Plans

  • How to Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle

• Organisation Theme

  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Organisation Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding of

  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Organisation Theme

• Design Theme

  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Design Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding

  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Design Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Justification Theme

  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Justification Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding

  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the ‘Justification’ Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Structure Theme

  • Apply the MSP Requirements for the Structure Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding

  • Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Structure Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Knowledge Theme

• Apply the MSP Requirements for the Knowledge Theme, Demonstrating an Understanding

• Analyse Whether an Approach to Applying the Knowledge Theme is Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration
   

Module 3: Understand How to Apply and Tailor Relevant Aspects of the MSP Processes in Context

• Carry Out the Identify the Programme Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Identify the Programme Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Carry Out the Design the Outcomes Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Design the Outcomes Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration:

• Carry Out the Plan Progressive Delivery Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Plan Progressive Delivery Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Carry out the Deliver the Capabilities Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May Be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Deliver the Capabilities Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration:

• Carry out the Embed the Outcomes Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May Be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Embed the Outcomes Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Carry out the Evaluate New Information Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May Be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Evaluate New Information Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

• Carry out the Close the Programme Process, Demonstrating an Understanding of:

  • Activities, Inputs and Outputs

  • Recommended Roles and Responsibilities Within the Process

  • How the Themes May Be Applied

• Analyse Whether the Close the Programme Process Activities, Roles and Responsibilities Are Effective and Fit for Purpose, Taking into Consideration

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course transitions you from the fundamentals of programme management to the practical application of the MSP framework in real-world environments. Each stage of the journey equips you with the skills and confidence to lead transformational change at a strategic level.

• Learn how to apply MSP principles, themes, and transformational flow in practice

• Learn to structure and govern complex programmes with accountability

• Learn to manage interrelated projects while maintaining strategic alignment

• Learn to engage stakeholders and drive successful business change

• Learn to monitor benefits realisation and ensure value delivery

• Learn to adapt MSP methodologies across various organisational contexts

MSP® Practitioner Exam Information

The MSP® Practitioner exam examines your ability to apply the MSP framework to real-world scenarios. It focuses on your understanding of its principles, governance themes, and the transformational flow. The details below provide insight into the current exam structure and format.

• Question Type: Objective Testing 

• Total Questions: 70 

• Total Marks: 60 Marks 

• Pass Mark: 60%, 42/70 Marks 

• Duration: 150 Minutes 

• Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book