CITI - partners in change » MSP http://www.citi.co.uk Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:34:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.2 Managing Successful Programmes® Foundation and Practitioner http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-foundation-and-practitioner/ http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-foundation-and-practitioner/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 16:01:37 +0000 http://www.citi.co.uk/?p=4943 The course is suitable for programme managers, senior programme support staff, business change managers, senior managers involved in major business change and those wanting to become involved at a programme management level. It is specifically designed for individuals seeking professional recognition and certification in managing programmes.

What are the course objectives?

This course, accredited by APM Group Ltd on behalf of the AXELOS, is targeted at imparting knowledge of the MSP® methodology. The course introduces delegates to MSP® and provides coaching and guidance to enable participants to sit the foundation and practitioner examinations. By the end of the course, delegates are familiar with MSP processes, techniques and vocabulary, understand their values and are able to implement them.

The course blends formal presentation with practical exercises. Our trainers use their extensive programme management experience to illustrate and put into context the concepts and techniques, to expand on the MSP® material and ensure delegates’ understanding. Time is provided for discussion and clarification on examination techniques. Guided evening study is required, as well as pre-course reading and preparation.

What are the key topics?
  • Identifying a programme
  • Defining a programme
  • Governing a programme
  • Managing the portfolio
  • Managing benefits
  • Closing a programme
  • Organisation and leadership
  • Benefits management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Planning and control
  • Business case management
  • Quality management
What is the course format?

There are two levels of accreditation: Foundation and Practitioner.  The course covers the full Foundation and Practitioner syllabus.  It is a very intensive course and we have organised the programme to meet the different learning styles of different individuals.

The Foundation syllabus is covered in the first three days, enabling the Foundation exam, a multiple-choice format to be taken at the end of day 3. The final two days is aimed specifically at preparing for, then sitting, the Practitioner exam.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

This course is either 3 plus 2 days with a week break between the two modules or 5 days with the foundation exam taking place on the third day and the practitioner exam taking place on the fifth day.

£1,300 plus VAT includes exam fees and manual.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.
MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited
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]]> http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-foundation-and-practitioner/feed/ 0 Managing Successful Programmes® Foundation http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-foundation/ http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-foundation/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 09:36:26 +0000 http://www.citi.co.uk/?p=4924 The course is suitable for programme managers, senior programme support staff, business change managers, senior managers involved in major business change and those wanting to become involved at a programme management level. It is specifically designed for individuals seeking professional recognition and certification in managing programmes.

What are the course objectives?

This course, accredited by APM Group Ltd on behalf of the AXELOS, is targeted at imparting knowledge of the MSP® methodology. The course introduces delegates to MSP® and provides coaching and guidance to enable participants to sit the foundation examination. By the end of the course, delegates are familiar with MSP processes, techniques and vocabulary, understand their values and are able to implement them.

What content is covered?

There are two levels of accreditation: Foundation and Practitioner.  The course covers the full Foundation syllabus.  It is a very intensive course and we have organised the programme to meet the different learning styles of different individuals.

The syllabus is covered in the first three days, enabling the Foundation exam, a multiple-choice format to be taken at the end of day 3.

What are the key topics?
  • Identifying a programme
  • Defining a programme
  • Governing a programme
  • Managing the portfolio
  • Managing benefits
  • Closing a programme
  • Organisation and leadership
  • Benefits management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Planning and control
  • Business case management
  • Quality management
What is the course format?

The course blends formal presentation with practical exercises. Our trainers use their extensive programme management experience to illustrate and put into context the concepts and techniques, to expand on the MSP® material and ensure delegates’ understanding. Time is provided for discussion and clarification on examination techniques. Guided evening study is required, as well as pre-course reading and preparation.

MSP® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries

What is the duration and cost of the course?

This is a single module course, comprising of a three day event.

£900 plus VAT includes exam fee and manual.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited
The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited

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What are the course objectives?

This course, accredited by APM Group Ltd on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), is targeted at imparting knowledge of the MSP methodology. The course introduces the MSP methodology and provides coaching and guidance to enable participants to sit the accreditation examinations. By the end of the course, participants are familiar with MSP® processes, techniques and vocabulary, understand their values and are able to implement them.

What content is covered?

The course covers the Practitioner level syllabus. It is a very intensive course and we have organised the programme
to meet the different learning styles of different individuals. The syllabus is covered in the two days is aimed specifically at preparing for, then sitting, the Practitioner exam.

What are the key topics?
  • Documentation management and RACI
  • Adoption of MSP®
  • Examination preparation
What is the course format?
What is the duration and cost of the course?

This is a single module course, comprising of a two day event.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited
The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited

]]> http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-practitioner/feed/ 0 Managing Successful Programmes® Advanced Practitioner re-registration http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-advanced-practitioner-reaccreditation/ http://www.citi.co.uk/managing-successful-programmes-advanced-practitioner-reaccreditation/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:22:47 +0000 http://www.citi.co.uk/?p=4695 All MSP Practitioners and/or MSP Advanced Practitioners should be re-registered within 3-5 years of their original certification. The course is for anyone who has already attained either the 2003 Practitioner accreditation or the MSP 2007 Advanced Practitioner accreditation and now wishes to achieve re-registration. Re-registration at this level is achieved by either re-sitting the full Advanced Practitioner examination or by submitting a 4,000 word dissertation on a specific subject demonstrating application of MSP. This course is designed for the examination route. Note that the MSP manual has been updated and the examination will be against the 2011 version.

What are the course objectives?

This course, accredited by APM Group Ltd on behalf of the AXELOS provides coaching and guidance to enable you to sit the Advanced Practitioner examination.

What content is covered?

The course covers the practical application of the methodology needed to sit the examination. It is a very intensive two days with the exam taken at the end of the second day.

What are the key topics?

The MSP Advanced Practitioner syllabus is followed, with the following topics:

  • Identifying a programme
  • Defining a programme
  • Governing a programme
  • Managing the portfolio
  • Managing benefits
  • Closing a programme
  • Organisation and leadership
  • Benefits management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Planning and control
  • Business case management
  • Quality management
What is the course format?

The two days comprise a mix of lectures and practical activities designed to:

  • Refresh your knowledge of the MSP Principles, Governance Themes and Transformational Flows
  • Allow you to practice the learning through exercises designed to demonstrate awareness and application of the method to the MSPCare case study which will be used in the examination
  • Give you opportunities to complete mock examination questions
  • Develop your in-depth understanding of the examination case study.
Examination details

The exam consists of up to three compulsory questions on different units from the syllabus to be answered within three hours. The examination is based on a scenario (MSPCare) which will be issued as part of the pre-course materials and used during the workshop. Additional material in the form of reports, documents, formats, statements, etc. may also be provided at the time of the exam for analysis as part of an examination question. The examination is ‘open book’ but only your MSP Manual may be used during the examination.

You will be provided with the 2011 MSP Manual, along with a copy of the case study scenario (MSPCare) and some sample exam questions for trial before coming on the course. You will be required to familiarise yourself with the new MSP manual and case study before attending the two-day workshop.

What is the duration and cost of the course?

This is a single module course, comprising of two days.

For further details contact us on 01908 283 600 or opencourses@citi.co.uk.

MSP® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited
The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited

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