The Managing Successful Programmes (MSP^®) qualification is the main recognised qualification for programme management worldwide and is aimed at project, programme and business change managers who are delivering change into their organisations by managing a collection of projects and ensuring the benefits are achieved. 

The MSP^® certification has been developed using the collective expertise of some leading practitioners in the field, reflecting best practice and an accessible, workable technique that has been tested by those working in the real world. The framework also includes stakeholder engagement tools to ensure key stakeholders are involved all the way through the change, from design to delivery. MSP is designed to work with any project method, including agile and waterfall, although it is explicitly designed with PRINCE2 in mind. 

• Our project management specialists are experienced programme managers in both public and private sectors and can give real-world examples of the challenges and solutions programme managers face.
• Our scale means we can educate all levels of change delivery – project, programme and portfolio – for one client.
• Our agile training expertise means we can teach MSP with different project methods in mind.

MSP 5th Edition is the latest certification, representing a major improvement in the method. If you're new to MSP, we recommend that you attend our combined 5-day Foundation & Practitioner 5th Edition course, in the classroom, via our virtual classroom, online learning or a mix of these. The combined course is more cost effective, and the Foundation examination is marked by our expert and you will be given your results at the end of the Foundation examination.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To take the 5th Edition Practitioner exam, you must have passed the 5th Edition Foundation exam – 4th Edition is not accepted. If you have MSP 4th Edition Foundation, we suggest doing the MSP Bridging course to prepare you for the 5th Edition Foundation exam, in order to progress to 5th Edition Practitioner. We also still offer 4th Edition Practitioner.

There are a number of professionals that will benefit from obtaining an MSP certification. This includes: 

PRINCE2 practitioners

An MSP certification allows PRINCE2 practitioners to evolve their skills to manage larger and more complex projects. It helps them to adopt a wider strategic approach and become responsive to change. 

Project managers

Project managers will benefit from widening their strategic view, and developing their ability to co-ordinate projects towards commercial objectives. 

Business change leads

MSP can support managers to deliver a greater capability in leading business change across an organisation. It emphasises a delivery philosophy, and an incremental approach, which supports organisations in becoming more responsive, agile and flexible. 

Budget decisions makers

MSP supports major decision makers in aligning projects towards an  overall strategy. It provides governance and focuses on the outcome of benefits for the business - thus allowing it stay competitive, compliant and responsive to industry change.