Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation 5th edition
Overview
MSP® is specifically designed to address the most common challenges that organizations encounter when leading investments in change. It is designed to align programmes and projects to organizational strategy and to provide governance. It focuses on the outcomes of benefits, whilst mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders.
MSP® 5th edition emphasizes more on flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness by adopting an incremental approach to the programme lifecycle and thus enabling organizational agility.
Advance your career with the MSP® Official Foundation course, crafted by the creators of MSP®: Course, Online proctored exam voucher, Offical eBook and Online Training Material, all in one bundle!
MSP® is a registered trademark of the PeopleCert group. Used under licence from PeopleCert. All rights reserved.
Who should attend
MSP® is for you if you are:
- Project Managers
- Senior Project Managers
- Programme Managers
- Portfolio Managers
- Business Change Managers
- Benefits Managers
- Project Delivery team members
- Senior Responsible Owners
- Business Analysts
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation course.
What you'll learn
The primary goal is to help you achieve success in the MSP® Foundation qualification. To pass the exam, you’ll need to:
- Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP®.
- Understand how the MSP® principles underpin the MSP® framework.
- Understand the MSP® themes and how they are applied throughout the programme.
- Understand the MSP® processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme.
Course content
Module 1 | The essential building blocks of MSP®
Module 2 | Organization
Module 3 | Design
Module 4 | Justification
Module 5 | Structure
Module 6 | Knowledge
Module 7 | Assurance
Module 8 | Decisions
Module 9 | MSP® processes
Common questions
When does Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation 5th edition next run?
The next date is Mon, 21 Sept 2026, and there are 2 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Auckland, live online. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Foundation 5th edition cost?
From $2,550 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
There are no pre-requisites for the Foundation course.
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code MSPF when you enquire.
