AUDIENCE:   This course is for project managers who wish to manage portfolios of projects more effectively. In particular, Programme Managers, Business Change Managers, Account Managers, Project Directors, Business Strategists, Consultants will benefit. PREREQUISITES:   There are no set prerequisites, however, delegates are expected to have at least 3 months experience within a project type role. DURATION:   5 days OBJECTIVES:   MSP is a best-practice guide from the Office of Government Commerce, describing a structured approach for managing programmes. It has been developed using the collective expertise and practical experience of some of the leading practitioners in the field. This means that it not only reflects best practice, but is also an accessible, workable technique that has been tested by those working in the real world. This course will give delegates a grounding in the MSP framework, where they will see how to position key individuals and mechanisms in a programme to ensure that they can realise, measure and claim strategic benefits. Delegates will develop practical confidence to be able to apply MSP flexibly and pragmatically. MSP is written at a high level and the course will guide delegates in applying the framework in a way that will make sense to senior management and other stakeholders. On completion of the course delegates will be able to: · Identify and manage stakeholders in a programme and understand how crucial this will be to success, · Develop and maintain the stakeholder map. · Implement a communications plan that will give key leverage in influencing individuals and groups within programmes. COURSE CONTENT:   Core Topics Building your own map of a programme lifecycle Designing your programme team How leaders lead a programme Drafting a Programme Brief How to make sure benefits are realised by good transition management Managing the stakeholders & communications in a programme Risk management & issues resolution Ensure the final capability is of appropriate quality Planning, tracking and controlling progress in the programme Presenting a Programme Definition Managing the developing new business capability and controlling changes Integrating the processes, information and roles in the programme Programme Management Processes Identifying a Programme Defining a Programme Governing a Programme Managing the Portfolio Managing the Benefits Closing a Programme Fitting it all together with a Strategic Case Study. Examinations Mock Examinations Examination Tips Continuous Assessment to Foundation level Intermediate Examination Practitioner Examination