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MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) represents proven programme management good practice in 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 or 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 the public and private sectors. The experiences of those who have adopted programme management have provided invaluable inputs into the latest edition of the guide, which was published in 2011.

Adopting a programme management approach such as MSP provides a structured framework that can help organizations avoid these pitfalls and achieve their goals.

MSP defines the roles and responsibilities of all who need to form part of the leadership of a programme. Effective leadership of a programme is achieved through informed decision-making and a flexible management regime. The MSP framework is based on three core concepts:

• MSP Principles - These are derived from positive and negative lessons learned from programme experiences. They are the common factors that underpin the success of any transformational change
   
• MSP Governance Themes - These define an organization’s approach to programme management. They allow an organization to put in place the right leadership, delivery team, organization structures and controls, giving the best chance for success
   
• MSP Transformational Flow - This provides a route through the lifecycle of a programme from its conception through to the delivery of the new capability, outcomes and benefits.
   

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Info Spec conduct a 5 days accredited training in MSP Foundation & Practitioner.  In addition individuals also have the option of purchasing our accredited on-line e-Learning modules for MSP Foundation & Practitioner.

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Our accredited MSP Foundation & Practitioner training are package with the MSP exams fees.  For those who purchased our e-Learning modules, the MSP exams can be booked only if you have a valid login ID to our e-Learning Portal and have completed the all the lessons and scored 70% or more on the simulated exams included in the package, please contact Info Spec Service Desk on +6 03 7957 1806 or at:
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There are no pre-requisites for the foundation examination. Candidates must achieve a pass at foundation level before completing the practitioner examination, and a pass at practitioner level before completing the advanced practitioner examination.

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MSP has one main manual, published by The Stationary Office, called “Managing Successful Programmes - 2011 Edition”. 

Most MSP accredited training organizations include the MSP manual as part of the course fee. However, if you like you can purchase a copy of the MSP manual from us.  Please send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you wish to purchase the manual.

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We only conduct MSP examinations in English at the moment.

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The “Managing Successful Programmes – 2011 Edition” manual is currently available in English. 

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Info Spec, an accredited training organization provides MSP foundation courses over 3 days, while combined foundation and practitioner courses are delivered over 5 days.  It is advisable to spend about 10-14 hours on-pre-course study materials prior to the training.

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The foundation examination is not valid for a defined period and will not expire. Candidates who pass the practitioner exam are recognized as an “MSP Registered Practitioner”. Candidates who pass the advanced practitioner exam are recognized as an “MSP Registered Advanced Practitioner”. Registered status is valid for a period of 5 years. To maintain registered status, practitioners/advanced practitioners must complete and pass a practitioner re-registration/advanced practitioner re-registration examination 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner/advanced practitioner certification.

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The result turn around period for the Foundation examination is roughly 3-5 working days. The result turn around period for the Practitioner examination is roughly 2 weeks from receipt of the examination papers back into the APM Group Office. The result turn around period for the Advanced Practitioner examination is roughly 4 - 6 weeks from receipt of the examination papers back into the APM Group Office.

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A Foundation Certificate will be dispatched to you approximately 2 weeks after we have received your exam paper back into our offices if you only took the Foundation exam.

A Practitioner Certificate will be dispatched 2 weeks after the Practitioner results have been released.

An Advanced Practitioner Certificate will be dispatched 2 weeks after the Practitioner results have been released.

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Pass marks for the MSP examinations are as follows:

• Foundation: You will need to score 35/70 to pass the foundation exam.
• Practitioner: You will need to score 40/80 to pass the practitioner exam.
• Advanced Practitioner: You will need to score 38/75 to pass the adv.practitioner exam.
• Re-registration: You will need to score 15/30 to pass the practitioner re-registration exam.
• Advanced Practitioner Re-registration: You will need to score 38/75 to pass the advanced practitioner exam.

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Candidates who have passed the MSP Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner examination can put “MSP Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner” on their business cards. You can also include a web address on your business card (http://www.apmg-international.com/MSPQuery.asp) which takes you to an online list of all MSP Registered Practitioners/Advanced Practitioners.

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Only organizations licensed to do so are allowed to use the MSP logo. Such organizations include MSP ATOs (Accredited Training Organizations) and MSP ACOs (Accredited Consulting Organizations) accredited by APMG-International. The MSP logo is a registered trademark of OGC and must not be used without their permission or appropriate license.

Due to data protection laws, we are unable to quote organizations that use MSP without prior consent. However we can confirm that MSP is used by a wide variety of organizations in various industries, both public and private. The method is extremely popular amongst local and central UK government departments and is also adopted by a number of multi-national, blue-chip organizations.

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Currently there are no official comparisons to alternative programme management methods.

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To be eligible to apply to become an MSP trainer, individuals must achieve a minimum score of 66% (49.5/75) in the advanced practitioner exam.

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