Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®)

MSP® courses on this page are offered by Ducis Management Consulting Private Limited ATO of AXELOS Limited. MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. ("Examination fee included in the final price")

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®)

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) was developed as a best practice guide on Programme Management. The guide comprises a set of Principles and a set of Processes for use when managing a programme. MSP is very flexible and designed to be adapted to meet the needs of local circumstances. MSP® represents a proven programme management good practice for the successful delivery of transformational change through the application of programme management. MSP defines programme management as "the action of carrying out the coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformational activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance to the business". MSP has been used and adopted within many organizations, both within public and private sectors.

Programme Benefits

Appreciate the key differences between programme management vis-à-vis project management
Understand how successful programme management enables achievement of corporate strategic objectives
Understand the principles, processes and themes relevant for programme management . Get insights into key concepts and artifacts like programme blueprint, programme business case, transition management, benefits realization and programme closure
Enable individuals to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding of Programme
A globally recognized qualification
Take Foundation and Practitioner certification examinations

MSP 5.0 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

What is a Programme?
Why Use Programme Management?
Overcoming Common Challenges
Programme Environment

Module 2: MSP Principles

Principles
Lead with Purpose
Collaborate Across Boundaries
Deal with Ambiguity
Align with Priorities
Deploy Diverse Skills
Realise Measurable Benefits
Bring Pace and Value

Module 3: MSP Processes

Programme Lifecycle

Module 4: An Introduction to MSP Themes

Programme Governance
Plan - Do - Check - Act Cycle
Programme Strategy
Programme Plans

Module 5: Identify the Programme

Purpose
Objectives
Process Activity
Programme Mandate
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 6: Organisation

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Governance Approach
Risk Appetite
Organisation Structure
Sponsoring Group
Programme Board
Programme Office
Individual Roles
Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
Programme Manager
Business Change Manager (BCM)
Tailoring Programme Governance
Additional Governance Support Offices
Additional Individual Roles
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement Approach
Stakeholder Engagement and
Communications Plan
Preparing for Change
Focus of the Key Roles for the Theme

Module 7: Design the Outcomes

Purpose
Objectives
Process Activity
Activities
Responsibilities
Applications of the Theme in this Process

Module 8: Design

Purpose
Key Relationships With Principles
Design Approach
Vision Statement
Benefits
Types of Benefits
Path to Benefits
Benefit Map (Top-down)
Benefit Map (Bottom-Up)
Understanding Benefits
Measuring and Realising Benefits
Benefit Profile
Risk Identification and Prioritisation
Types of Programme Risk
Risk Prioritisation
Target Operating Model
Current and Target Operating Models
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 9: Plan Progressive Delivery

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 10: Justification

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Programme Mandate
Funding Approach
Programme Brief
Business Case
Measures of Benefit
Financial Planning
Programme Costs
Focus of the Key Roles for the Theme

Module 11: Deliver the Capabilities

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Manage the Tranche
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in This Process

Module 12: Structure

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Delivery Approach
Establishing the Appropriate Pace
Delivery Planning
Multimodal Delivery
Dependencies
Benefits Realisation Planning
Resourcing Approach
Procurement and Supply Chain
Focus of Key Roles For the Theme

Module 13: Assurance

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Assurance Approach
Assurance at Multiple Levels
Three Lines of Defence
Assurance Planning
Drivers for Assurance
Assurance Success Factors
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 14: Embed the Outcomes

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 15: Knowledge

Purpose
Key Relationships with Principles
Knowledge and Learning Approach
Knowledge Management
Ensuring Lessons are Learned
Information Approach
Information Management
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 16: Evaluate New Information

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 17: Decisions

Purpose
Key Relationships With Principles
Decision-making Approach
Decision-Making Hierarchy
Issue Resolution Approach
Risk Response Approach
Risk Response Options
Data-Gathering and Reporting
Options Analysis
Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 18: Close the Programme

Purpose
Objectives
Context
Activities
Responsibilities
Application of the Themes in this Process

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®)

MSP® courses on this page are offered by Ducis Management Consulting Private Limited ATO of AXELOS Limited. MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. ("Examination fee included in the final price")