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Managing Successful Programmes Foundation & Practitioner

Duration: 5 Days This intensive workshop is designed to give delegates a full understanding of the processes, components and techniques of the OGC methodology, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP). During the five day course, delegates will undertake the OGC MSP Foundation and MSP Practitioner examinations. Pre-requisites Pre-requisites for this course are previous experience of a programme management environment and to have completed the pre-course workbook and reading. Who will benefit The event is suitable for Programme Managers, Programme office staff, Business Change Managers, Business Consultants, operations staff involved in change management. Inexperienced programme managers or other managers requiring an understanding of the MSP approach should consider the 3-day MSP Foundation event. Objectives Attendance on this workshop will enable delegates to:

Develop their understanding of the components, processes, products and techniques of MSP Have confidence and competence to practice the method in the live environment Develop their knowledge of the material and undertake the MSP Foundation and Practitioner examinations.

At the end of the workshop, the delegate will be able to:

Comprehend the practical application issues of using and tailoring MSP Navigate the MSP material to maximise its usage as a working tool in the live environment.

Format This is an intensive workshop providing realistic and practical skills consolidation. The format of the event is highly interactive and designed to present the information in memorable, manageable segments. Through the use of exercises and facilitated group discussion, delegates will be given the opportunity to test their understanding of the theory and the practical challenges they are likely to face as they put the theory into practice. Like the OGC PRINCE2 Project Management standard, MSP is designed to be implemented in a tailored fashion. Any organisation or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing its programmes will benefit from an understanding of the MSP methodology. Delegates will be provided with comprehensive supporting material, providing an invaluable reference source when returning to their working environment.

MSP is a registered trademark of the office of government commerce in the UK and other countries
Orchard Lea, Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor SL4 4RU T: 01344 887460 - F: 01344 887 601 info@theknowledgeacademy.com - www.theknowledgeacademy.com
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Pre-course Work All delegates should complete the pre-course questions and have read the MSP manual and case study. This will involve a minimum of 15 hours pre-course study. Content The MSP course covers the following OGC topics and is accompanied by handouts and comprehensive course notes: Transformational Flow

Identifying a Programme Defining a Programme Managing the Tranche Realising the Benefits Delivering Capability Closing a Programme

Governance Themes

Benefits Management Organisation & Governance Vision & Blueprint Risk & Issue Management Planning & Control Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Business Case Quality Management

MSP is a registered trademark of the office of government commerce in the UK and other countries
Orchard Lea, Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor SL4 4RU T: 01344 887460 - F: 01344 887 601 info@theknowledgeacademy.com - www.theknowledgeacademy.com
Company Registered in England & Wales. Registration Number: 6865896

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MSP 5 Day Foundation & Practitioner Course Timetable Day 1 0900 0930 1030 1045 1145 1245 1330 1430 1445 1545 1645 Introduction to Programme Management Introduction to processes themes and principles Coffee Break Identifying a Programme Organisation Lunch Vision Coffee Break Blueprint Design and delivery Leadership and stakeholder engagement Homework NX01 Question 9 Transformational Flow NX01 Question 2 Organisation NX01 Question 3 Blueprint Design and Delivery NX01 Question 7 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Reading as directed by trainer up to 2 hours Close Homework Review Managing the tranches Coffee Break Business Case Risk management and issue resolution Lunch Quality Management Coffee Break Benefit Realisation management Homework NX01 Question 5 Business Case NX01 Question 6 Risk Management and Issue Resolution NX01 Question 1 Benefits Realisation Management Reading as directed by trainer up to 2 hours Close Homework Review Delivering the capability Coffee Break Planning and Control Closing a programme Lunch Closing a programme Preparation for Foundation Exam Foundation Exam Homework NX01 Question 4 Planning and Control NX01 Question 8 Programme Office Reading as directed by trainer up to 2 hours Close
MSP is a registered trademark of the office of government commerce in the UK and other countries
Orchard Lea, Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor SL4 4RU T: 01344 887460 - F: 01344 887 601 info@theknowledgeacademy.com - www.theknowledgeacademy.com
Company Registered in England & Wales. Registration Number: 6865896

1700 Day 2 0900 1000 1045 1100 1145 1245 1330 1500 1645

1700 Day 3 0900 1000 1045 1100 1145 1245 1330 1415 1500

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Day 4 0900 1000 1045 1100 1115 1145 1230 1330 1330 1400 1430 1445 1515 1600 Homework Review NX02 Question 1 Benefits Realisation Management Coffee Break NX02 Question 2 Organisation NX02 Question 3 Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement NX02 Question 4 Blueprint Design and Delivery Lunch NX02 Question 5 Planning and Control NX02 Question 6 Quality Management NX02 Question 7 Programme Office Coffee Break NX02 Question 8 Transformational Flow Identifying a Programme NX02 Question 9 Transformational Flow = Closing a Programme Review of NX02 Homework MX02 Question 1 to 3 Reading and Exercises as directed by trainer up to 3 hours Close Practitioner Exam

1645 Day 5 0900

MSP is a registered trademark of the office of government commerce in the UK and other countries
Orchard Lea, Drift Road, Winkfield, Windsor SL4 4RU T: 01344 887460 - F: 01344 887 601 info@theknowledgeacademy.com - www.theknowledgeacademy.com
Company Registered in England & Wales. Registration Number: 6865896

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