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MSP® Foundation and Practitioner
Build the skills to deliver strategic change by mastering the MSP® framework for programme management.
Course Description
The MSP® Foundation and Practitioner course is designed to equip participants with a structured approach to programme management based on best practices. Whether you’re managing multiple related projects or delivering strategic outcomes across an organization, this course helps ensure consistency, risk control, and alignment with business goals. It prepares learners for both the Foundation and Practitioner certification exams and provides a deep understanding of MSP principles, governance themes, and transformational flow.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Understand key MSP principles, themes, and lifecycle phases.
- Define a programme, its vision, benefits, and blueprint for change.
- Identify the role of governance and leadership in programme success.
- Plan, lead, and deliver transformational change with confidence.
- Prepare for and succeed in the Foundation and Practitioner certification exams.
Certification
This course includes the official MSP Foundation and Practitioner certification exams.
MSP Certifications Exams | Foundation | Practitioner |
---|---|---|
Format | Multiple Choice | Objective Testing Format (Scenario-Based) |
Duration | 60 minutes | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Questions | 60 | 70 |
Pass Mark | 60% (36/60) | 60% (42/70) |
Delivery | Online, with remote proctoring | |
Open Book | No | Yes – Official Manual Allowed |
Locations
The MSP course is available monthly across Canada and can be delivered online, in-company, or in person in major cities.
Delivery Mode | Cities | On-Demand |
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Online (Live) | Ottawa, Montreal, Moncton | Yes, in-company available |
In-person | Toronto, London, Windsor | Available on request |
Hybrid | Halifax, Vancouver | Customized sessions offered |
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Introduction to Programme ManagementUnderstand the key concepts and structure of programme management, and how MSP helps align change with strategy.4
- MSP Principles and Governance Themes1
- The session in my course are : MSP Processes: Presenting the holistic lifecycle2
- OrganizationDefines key roles and responsibilities, establishing clear governance and leadership within the programme.3
- Design3
- Justification3
- Program Structure3
- Knowledge Management3
- Program Assurance2
- Program Decisions3
- Exam Preparation – Foundation & Practitioner3
Requirements
- No prerequisites for the Foundation course.
- Passing the Foundation exam is required before taking the Practitioner exam.
Features
- Dual certification track (Foundation + Practitioner)
- Bilingual delivery (English/French)
- Accredited by Peoplecert and delivered by certified trainers
- Real-world examples and case-based learning
- Fully online, hybrid or in-company delivery
- Access to post-training support and community
Target audiences
- Programme managers, senior project managers, change managers
- Executives overseeing strategic initiatives
- Anyone seeking MSP certification or responsible for managing programmes