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MSP® Advanced Practitioner Course Outline

Module 1: Organisation and Leadership Skills

  • Organisation Leadership Skill

Module 2: Programme Management Principles

  • Programme Management Principles

Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement

  • Who is a Stakeholder?
  • What Makes Stakeholder Engagement Successful?

Module 4: MSP® Transformational Flow

  • Objectives

Module 5: Planning and Assertive Decision Making

  • What is Planning and Assertive Decision Making?

Module 6: Assuring the Benefits of Change 

  • What are the Assuring Benefits of Change?

Module 7: Analysing the Necessity for Change

  • Steps to Ensure Change Initiative Success

Module 8: MSP® Management Guidance

  • Aim of Guidance
  • Difference of a Programme from a Project
  • When is it Appropriate to Treat an Initiative as a Programme?
  • Governance Themes

Module 9: Risk Management

  • Introduction to Risk Management
  • Issue Resolution Strategy
  • Issues Log

Module 10: Documentation

  • Project Charter
  • Project Management Plan
  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Change Request Log
  • Progress Reports

Module 11: Quality Assurance

  • MSP® Framework
  • Quality and Programme Management Principles
  • Remaining Aligned with Corporate Strategy
  • Scope of Program Quality
  • Assurance Management Principles
  • Assurance Management Techniques
  • Quality and Assurance Plan

Module 12: Blueprint Design

  • What is Blueprint Design?
  • How to Write a Blueprint?

Module 13: Adopting MSP®

  • Tips to Improve Adopting MSP

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Who should attend this MSP® Advanced Practitioner Training Course?

The MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) Advanced Practitioner Training Course is designed for individuals who are involved in or responsible for managing and leading programmes within organisations. This course is beneficial for:

  • Programme Support Team Members
  • IT Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Programme Managers
  • Executives
  • Senior Managers
  • PMO Members

Prerequisites of the MSP® Advanced Practitioner Training Course

Candidates are expected to have finished both the MSP® Foundation and MSP® Practitioner courses before registering for the Advanced Practitioner Course.

MSP® Advanced Practitioner Course Overview

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, mastering Programme Management is crucial, and that’s where MSP® steps in. This advanced framework equips individuals with the methodologies and practices essential for managing large-scale programmes effectively, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and delivering transformational change.

Professionals aiming to steer their organisations towards success recognise the importance of an MSP® Course. This training is particularly vital for Programme Managers, Project Directors, and Organisational Change Leaders seeking to achieve an MSP® Qualification and enhance their strategic navigation skills.

The Knowledge Academy’s 1-day MSP® Training sharpens delegates’ competencies in managing complex programmes. It delves deep into advanced strategies, empowering participants with the skills to tackle challenges head-on and drive substantial benefits for their enterprises.

Course Objectives

  • To enhance strategic decision-making abilities in Programme Management
  • To strengthen leadership qualities essential for guiding transformation initiatives
  • To deepen understanding of the MSP® framework and its application
  • To refine stakeholder engagement and communication strategies
  • To bolster risk management and governance practices within programmes
  • To prepare delegates for successful MSP® Qualification assessment

Upon completion of the MSP® Advanced Practitioner Training, delegates will emerge with a robust set of skills and knowledge, ready to elevate their Programme Management capabilities and contribute significantly to their organisation's strategic objectives.

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What's included in this MSP® Advanced Practitioner Training Course?

  • MSP® Advanced Practitioner Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • MSP® Advanced Practitioner Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

MSP® Advanced Practitioner Exam Information

The MSP® Advanced Practitioner Exam is a professional certification exam that tests your knowledge and understanding of the MSP® methodology. It is the third and highest level of certification in the MSP® suite, and it is designed for experienced Project Managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in leading and managing complex programmes.  

  • Question Type: Essay-based 
  • Total Questions:
  • Total Marks: 75 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 50%, 38/75 Marks 
  • Duration: 3 Hours 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Open Book 

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Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is the capital of the Canton of Zurich. The city has a population of around 390,474 people with the Zurich metropolitan area has a population of around 1.83 million people. The Zurich airport and railway station are the largest and busiest in the country. The University of Zurich is the largest university in Switzerland and houses over 26,000 students. The University of Zurich was founded 1833 and is a public research university. The university is split into 7 faculties which include philosophy, human medicine economic sciences, law, mathematics & natural sciences, theology and veterinary medicine. 

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MSP Training | MSP® Advanced Practitioner Training in Zurich FAQs

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)® is a framework for delivering best-practice, which provides a guiding set of principles and processes to be used when managing a programme. For more information visit our MSP® training topic page.
Yes, all MSP® training courses are fully accredited by the PeopleCert on behalf of AXELOS.
Yes the MSP® Advanced Practitioner exam is included in the course fee and is taken on the last day of the course.
The MSP® Advanced exam is in the "Objective Testing" format, a style of complex multiple-choice examination.
The training fees for MSP® Advanced Practitionerin Zurich starts from CHF4695
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for MSP® Advanced Practitioner.
Please see our MSP® Training courses available in Zurich
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