Managing Successful Programmes
UKAS/OGC/APMG Accredited Training Company Event - Registration 002

Overview
MSP programme management brings together related projects to manage their interdependencies. This event has been designed and developed by two of our most experienced consultants to exceed the APMG standards, and is licensed to affiliates worldwide. MSP provides those responsible for managing programmes with a structure which will help them towards delivering the business benefits.

Designed For
This accredited course is suitable for any organisation or individual seeing the need for a controlled approach to managing programmes. The course is also suitable for Programme Directors or Senior Responsible Owners, Programme Managers, experienced project managers moving into programme management, programme support managers and senior managers from any discipline with involvement in programmes.

Project Managers seeking higher responsibility within their organisations will benefit from understanding the strategic view taken by MSP. The event should not, however, be viewed as “advanced project management” as the two disciplines are quite different in their approach.

Objectives
The key objectives of this course are:
  • Provide Delegates with an understanding of the benefits and principles underlying a structured approach to programme management.
  • Apply the principles of MSP to programmes within a work environment.
  • Operate effectively with colleagues and managers within a structured programme and project management environment.
  • Enable delegates to understand the MSP framework to be prepared to sit the APMG/OGC MSP examinations.
Approach
The course is a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an APM Group approved trainer with practical experience of programme and project management.

A Pre-event preparation pack will be sent to everyone attending this event. The course is built around the APM Group syllabus and all the materials are formally accredited by the APM Group. A specially written case study, is used by all Accredited Training Organisations delivering MSP training. A depth of knowledge of this case study is a pre-requisite for getting the most value from the course and for success in the MSP Practitioner examinations.

Practical sessions will be on an individual and team basis focusing on the Foundation examination (Thursday afternoon) and the Intermediate and Practitioner examinations on the morning of the final day. The consolidation and Practitioner exam preparation enables exam candidates to review parts of the Method with the Event Manager and practice written answers. Personal feedback is available on SPOCE´s open events from a separate “Coach” – a unique feature designed to improve your chances of exam success and which is only experienced on SPOCE open events.

Event Content
  • Programmes & Projects; Overview & Principles
    Setting the scene for a structured approach to Programme Management. The Programme Environment. Programme types and focus. Critical Success Factors.
  • Identifying and Defining A Programme
    Business Strategy Flow. Programme Brief, Vision, Blueprint, Programme Definition, Governance arrangements, Plans
  • Stakeholder Management and communication
    Identification of Stakeholders & Analysis. The Stakeholder Map. The Communication Plan & communication channels.
  • Issue Resolution & Risk Management
    Programme Risks & Risk Management Strategy, Issue Log and Risk Register. Programme & Project Risks and Issues. Change Control.
  • Business Case
    Evolution and management of Business Case. Project Business Cases relationship. Putting the finishing touches to the MSP Event
  • Benefits Management and Managing Benefits
    Definition & Process; Direct & Indirect Benefits. Benefits Management Strategy & The Benefits Realisation Plan. Measurement mechanisms. Benefit Profiles. Transition Management. Benefit realisation.
  • Planning & controlling
    Programme Plan. Planning and scheduling. Resource management. Control arrangements. Progress monitoring and performance measurement.
  • Governing a Programme
    The Programme Plan & Tranches. Programme Dependencies & The Programme Plan.
  • Organisation and leadership
    Programme Management. Shared and split roles. Relationship to Projects. HR and Procurement.
  • Quality, Configuration Management, Audit and Assurance
    Quality Management Strategy. Configuration Management. Audit requirements. Assurance Programme and Project.
  • Managing the Portfolio
    Project startup, progress and closure. Stakeholder needs.
  • Closing A Programme
    Programme Review. Finalisation of documentation. Confirm closure. Disband programme
Event Details and Costs
This OGC/APMG Accredited course is run over 5 days as an open event or at customers’ own sites in the UK and Overseas. The price to attend our five day open MSP event in the Midlands, Bournemouth or London is £1995+VAT. For a four day Foundation event the price is £1695+VAT.

Included in the price for the open event is the Stationery Office MSP reference manual, all teaching and examination fees, event preparation CD with pre-course study guidance; a spiral-bound handout containing the event practical work and copies of all the visuals used during the event.

London courses are non-residential. Lunch and refreshments are provided on all events. Residential events held in Bournemouth include accommodation at no additional charge.

For on-site events, it is recommended that 6 delegates attend an event to ensure cost effectiveness. SPOCE will be pleased to provide a fixed price quotation, including all expenses and fees.


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