Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®)Foundation/Practitioner Exam Revision |
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Overview
The MSP® Practitioner Examination Preparation event provides an opportunity for delegates to revise key areas of the MSP Guidance and discuss these with a delegate peer group. The event will work through various example Practitioner questions and consider the reasoning behind the answers, developing a deeper understanding of the application of the Guidance. Delegates will also be able to become familiar with the Objective Testing Exam (OTE) format and consider various exam approaches and strategies.
The focus of this event is primarily to refresh existing knowledge of the Guidance and to provide experience of the Practitioner style Objective Test exam. It is expected that delegates will already have the Foundation level qualification or are ready to take the exam.
Designed For
The Examination Preparation Event is designed for:
- Delegates who have purchased the MSP® Passport product and wish to prepare for the Practitioner exam.
- Delegates who require revision in preparation to re-sit the Practitioner exam.
- Delegates who have previously attended SPOCE’s Foundation classroom course and passed the exam who now wish to progress to Practitioner level.
- Delegates who wish to sit the Practitioner Re-registration exam. (Please also see separate MSP® Re-registration course outline for further information).
The event is not suitable for anyone wishing to learn or substantially revise the MSP Method. The expectation is that all Delegates attending will already have reached the standard of knowledge required to pass the pre-requisite Foundation Examination based on the 2007 MSP Guidance.
Objectives
The key objectives of this Exam Preparation event are to:
- Provide Delegates with an opportunity to review their individual preparation for the MSP® Practitioner examination.
- Review and discuss specific areas of the MSP Guidance with an APM Group Approved MSP Trainer.
- Develop the delegate’s depth of understanding and ability to apply the MSP Guidance appropriately through various project-based scenarios and associated objective tests.
- Provide Delegates with an opportunity to complete sample Practitioner examination questions, consider the reasoning behind the correct responses and devise exam strategies.
Event Content
The Practitioner Examination Overview
A summary of the MSP® Practitioner examination. What type of questions will be asked. Typical Practitioner questions. Suggested approaches to answering Practitioner examination questions. Hints & Tips for the examination; structure and timing.
Topics included
| The MSP Framework | Vision |
| MSP Principles | Blueprint Design and Delivery |
| Governance Themes | Programme Planning and Control |
| The Transformational Flow | Benefits Realisation Management |
| Identifying a Programme | Business Case |
| Defining a Programme | Organisation |
| Managing the Tranches | Programme Office |
| Delivering the Capability | Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement |
| Realising the Benefits | Quality Management |
| Closing a Programme | Risk Management and Issue Resolution |
The Practitioner Examination - Final Hints & Tips
The Practitioner Exam is a 2 ½ -hour (Re-registration Exam is 1 hour) objective test consisting of 9 questions that test the candidate’s knowledge of the Guidance. Candidates can use the MSP Manual as reference during the examination. A minimum of 50% correct answers are required to pass. Exam papers are marked by APM Group and results are usually available within 2- 3 weeks.
Approach
Following the event, delegates will have had an opportunity to try out the application of their existing MSP knowledge to a number of typical scenarios and objective tests.
It may be expected that this preparation event will improve the likelihood of passing the APMG Practitioner Exam. However, success in the exam requires some basic analytical skills under time pressure and the event is not intended to provide anything other than a high-level appreciation of these important skills.
Event Details
The Exam Preparation day is held on a Thursday followed on Friday by the Foundation and Practitioner exams. The Preparation Event is held quarterly in London on a non-residential basis.
Delegates receive a copy of the MSP® Examination Assistant containing sample APMG Practitioner papers and exam guidance. The official MSP Guidance can be referenced during the Practitioner examinations, and it is expected that the candidate will possess a copy of this already. If required, SPOCE can supply a copy of the MSP Guidance for £45.00 + vat + pp.
Included in the price for this open event are all teaching materials as well as morning and afternoon tea/coffee and lunch.
EXAM PREPARATION EVENTS
Foundation & Practitioner Exams
The following dates have been scheduled at London (non-residential) to provide an opportunity for individuals to attend the exam prep event and/or to sit the Foundation and Practitioner exams.
1-day Passport Examinations Only |
2-day Passport Plus Revision with Exams |
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2009 20 November 2009 2010 05 February 2010 |
2009 19-20 November 2009 2010 04-05 February 2010 |
To book your place, please contact SPOCE on +44 (0)1202 736373 or email passport@spoce.com
Event Timetable
Passport (and Re-Reg) Revision Event Time Table
| DAY 1 - Thursday | |
| 08.30 | Meet |
| 09.00 | Introduction and Exam Overview |
| 09.15 | MSP Framework and Concepts |
| 09.35 | Identifying a Programme (including sample question) |
| 10.05 | Defining a Programme |
| 10.15 | Vision (including sample question) |
| 10.45 | Coffee |
| 11.00 | Blueprint Design and Delivery (including sample question) |
| 11.30 | Programme Planning and Control (including sample question) |
| 1200 | Benefits Realisation Management (including sample question) |
| 12.30 | Lunch |
| 13.15 | Business Case (including sample question) |
| 13.45 | Organisation (including sample question) |
| 14.15 | Programme Office (including sample question) |
| 14.45 | Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement (including sample question) |
| 15.15 | Tea |
| 15.30 | Managing the Tranches |
| 15.40 | Delivering the Capability (including sample question) |
| 16.10 | Realising the Benefits |
| 16.20 | Quality Management (including sample question) |
| 16.50 | Risk Management and Issue Resolution (including sample question) |
| 17.20 | Closing a Programme |
| 17.30 | Close |
Passport (and Re-Reg) Exam Day
| DAY 2 - Friday | |
| 08.30 | Meet, Tea & Coffee |
| 08.45 | Foundation Exam Admin |
| 09.00 | Foundation Exam |
| 10.00 | Tea & Coffee |
| 10.15 | Practitioner Exam Admin |
| 10.30 | Practitioner Exam Start |
| 13.00 | Close |
On-Site Company Events
If you have a number of people to re-register (we recommended a minimum of 6 delegates) SPOCE can run this event at your preferred location. For mor information call SPOCE on +44 (0)1202 736373, email info@spoce.com or complete the online enquiry form be clicking here.
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