Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner
What is PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP®)?
PRINCE2® Programme Management (also known as Managing Successful Programmes or MSP® 5) is one of the world's most popular programme management frameworks. A programme is a temporary structure created to deliver outcomes and benefits related to an organisation's strategic objectives. A programme is likely to last several years, and involve the coordination of many projects and their related change activities.
While a project manager is focused on the delivery of outputs, a programme manager will decide what projects to run and also plan the transition of the new outputs into the business.
Programmes usually last a lot longer than projects and will realise (and measure) the benefits that the project outputs have enabled. If a project is very large and complex then it is usually better to break it up into a programme of smaller projects.
Who is the PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP) qualification for?
PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP 5) is an internationally recognised programme management qualification. Most candidates are either experienced programme managers wanting formal recognition of their skill or those that want to move into programme management, often project managers that want to 'move up' to take on a more strategic role.
We also see people who have been asked to work in a programme, maybe as a Business Change Manager, a Senior Responsible Owner/Sponsor or part of a programme office. They want to know how a programme works and what their responsibilities will be.
The Practitioner course is a step up from the MSP Foundation course and has a more challenging exam. As a result, it has more credibility in the workplace.
Accreditation / qualification(s) offered
Successfully passing the exam will result in you being awarded the MSP 5th Edition Practitioner qualification.
Awarding organisation
PeopleCert certifications are globally recognised and highly sought after by potential employers.
PeopleCert online exam
Exam vouchers are valid for 12 months so you can take them at a time and day that is convenient to you but we do recommend taking the exam as soon as possible after the course.
This Practitioner exam comprises:
Click here for the PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP 5) Practitioner sample exam paper.
Course resit policy
We have a ‘FREE course resit policy’ for anyone who unfortunately does not pass their exam, all we require is that you pay for your exam resit. You can then attend the next Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner course for FREE! Please contact your course organiser to discuss.
What this course includes
This price includes course registration, the official Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, 5th Edition e-book, course materials, exam fee, and on successfully passing your exam, an official Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, 5th Edition certificate from the examining body, PeopleCert.
A hard copy manual is available at an additional cost, please ask your course organiser for more information.
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Delivery method:
Virtual ClassroomInstructor-led course
- Register your interest
- This is a virtual course with a live instructor. It includes interaction and group-work to embed learning. We encourage use of cameras, and have regular breaks to maintain freshness and engagement.
£1,100.00 excl. VAT
- Small classes
- Free course resit
- Exam included
- PeopleCert certificate
- 3 year certification


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The PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP 5) Practitioner course is a 2 day workshop.
The workshop will focus on how to apply the PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP 5) methodology to a number of case studies and there will be discussion on how to apply it to real-world situations. Students will practice sample Practitioner exam questions in preparation for the 2.5 hour multiple choice exam which will be taken in the learner's own time.
- Download the PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP 5) Practitioner syllabus for learning outcomes and the assessment criteria for this course.
Candidates must have the MSP Foundation (or equivalent) qualification before taking this course, or you can complete the combined PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP®) Foundation & Practitioner course.
Completion of this course will give PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP) practitioners the confidence to apply the market leading programme management method to real world programmes.
Most PRINCE2® Programme Management Practitioners move on to explore other areas such as Management of Risk (MoR®) or the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
Upcoming dates for PRINCE2® Programme Management (MSP®) Practitioner - Project Management Certification
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