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PRINCE2® Programme Management Foundation and Practitioner - Blended Learning (formerly MSP 5th Edition)
- Categories:
- Project and Programme Management
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Code:
- PBPMSPFP-BL
- Exam:
- Yes - Included
Overview
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Globally recognised PRINCE2 Programme Management (formerly MSP 5th Edition) is the go-to certification and guidance for programme managers, business change managers and the next step for project managers. It addresses the most common challenges organizations encounter when leading investments in change through strategic / large programmes with multiple related projects. The framework aligns programmes and projects to organizational strategy, provides strong governance, and focuses on the outcomes of benefit whilst mitigating risks and actively engaging stakeholders.
The framework consists of a set of principles, themes and processes that provide a clear roadmap for the programme lifecycle and ensure successful organizational outcomes and can be used in conjunction with all the other best-practice products (such as PRINCE2 and PRINCE2 Portfolio Management) and international or internal organizational standards.
This course is accredited by PeopleCert and includes both Foundation and Practitioner examinations and the official PRINCE2 Programme Management manual.
In this Blended Learning course, learners will have access to both digital and live learning to provide the best possible preparation to pass the Foundation and Practitioner examinations. The foundation level eLearning consists of 10-12 hours of interactive, device-friendly content designed around the official syllabus and includes sample exam questions, quizzes, and videos enabling you to study at your own pace. The official manual will require some 8-10 hours individual study which should all be completed before attending the live event.
The 3-day virtual Live Event focuses on deepening learners’ understanding of the key topics and feedback sessions on exam craft, specifically tailored to MSP exam-style questions. Day 1 of the Live event will focus on the Foundation content and conclude with the Foundation exam. Days 2 and 3 will delve deeper into the Practitioner-level content, focusing on how to apply the principles explored at Foundation as well as covering Practitioner exam techniques to enable learners to confidently progress on to the Practitioner exam.
Prerequisites
- There are no prerequisites for taking the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation exam.
- To progress to the Practitioner exam, candidates are required to already have a 5th edition Foundation certificate which is included in this blended course.
- An understanding of projects and programmes would be highly beneficial before taking the course.
Target Audience
This course is designed for anyone who is looking to grasp the fundamentals of programme management. Learners might be:
- Programme Managers who want to formalise their knowledge of best practice and gain accreditation.
- Aspiring Programme Managers / PRINCE2 Practitioners / Project Managers who want to evolve their skills to manage larger, more complex initiatives
- Programme Sponsors / Senior Responsible Owners who need to focus on outcomes of benefit
- Portfolio Managers / Directors who need to ensure their organisation stays competitive
- Business Change Managers who lead business change and build organisational across the organization in the strategic context i.e. from delivering outputs to enabling a vision through the principles and themes of the framework
- Anyone who needs to adopt a wide strategic approach to programmes – using a vision, target operating model and programme plan, linking actions to “big picture” organizational strategy, applying robust governance to co-ordinating multiple projects and supporting organisational agility through a multi-modal delivery and an incremental approach.
What's included
Select your preferred way to learn:
What is Blended?
A mix of digital learning and live instructor-led sessions
A structured programme combining self-paced digital content with scheduled live virtual sessions. Learners build knowledge at their own pace, then apply it with expert support in interactive sessions.
Best for: Individuals and teams who benefit from flexibility alongside guided learning and collaboration.
What's included?
20 hours self-paced learning
3 days instructor led course
Exam included
6 month free access to QA learning platform
Self-paced learning
The self-paced learning is valid for 12 months from the start date and is estimated to take 20 hours. It is recommended that learners allow a 4-week period to complete this before joining the instructor-led element of the programme. In addition to covering the MSP foundation syllabus through a combination of video and written content the self-paced learning includes quizzes, exam hints and tips and sample exam questions.
Instructor-Led live event
Please note, it is critical that you have completed the self-paced learning before joining a live event. During live events learners will work individually and in teams to consolidate the MSP Foundation and Practitioner theory through practical, exam-focused activities. The facilitator will use Miro to create a digital workspace environment, enabling a collaborative and interactive learning experience.
For the live event please ensure you have a device such as a mobile phone, tablet or laptop to be able to load your course material on to as you may need this for use in the evenings in addition to during the day.
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Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe key programme management concepts
- Understand how the principles underpin the framework and apply them consistently
- Use the PRINCE2 Programme Management processes, listing the activities required within them to guide a programme throughout its lifecycle
- Apply the PRINCE2 Programme Management themes throughout a programme at relevant points within the framework processes
- Tailor relevant aspects of the framework’s processes and themes to the organisational and specific initiative in context.
Course outline
The course covers the following topics:
- Introduction to PRINCE2 Programme Management philosophy and structure
- 7 PRINCE2 Programme Management Principles (Lead with Purpose. Collaborate Across Boundaries, Deal with Ambiguity, Align with Priorities, Deploy Diverse Skills, Realise Measurable Benefits, Bring Pace and Value)
- 7 Governance Themes – Organisation, Design, Justification, Structure, Knowledge, Assurance, Decisions
- 7 PRINCE2 Programme Management Processes – Identify the Programme, design the Outcomes, Plan Progressive Delivery, Deliver the Capabilities, Embed the Outcomes, Evaluate New Information, Close the Programme
Delivery Method
This Blended Learning course consists of two key parts and two exams.
Self-paced Learning
The self-paced learning is valid for 12 months from the start date and is estimated to take 20 hours. It is recommended that learners allow a 4-week period to complete this before joining the instructor-led element of the programme. In addition to covering the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation syllabus through a combination of video and written content the self-paced learning includes quizzes, exam hints and tips and sample exam questions.
Instructor-Led Live Event
Please note, it is critical that you have completed the self-paced learning before joining a live event. During live events learners will work individually and in teams to consolidate the MSP Foundation and Practitioner theory through practical, exam-focused activities. The facilitator will interactive whiteboards to create a digital workspace environment, enabling a collaborative and interactive learning experience.
For the live event please ensure you have a device such as a mobile phone, tablet or laptop to be able to load your course material on to as you may need this for use in the evenings in addition to during the day.
Live events are structured as follows:
Day 1: Foundation consolidation focus
Introduction, foundation exam orientation and tips
Principles – exam-based activities and exploration
Processes - exam-based activities and exploration
Themes - exam-based activities and exploration
Exam preparation
Foundation exam from 16.30 (assuming you have pre-booked an exam slot)
Day 2: Practitioner focus
MSP Practitioner overview, exam orientation and tips
MSP case study exploration
Principles – exam-based activities and exploration
Themes – exam-based activities and exploration
(Organisation, Design, Justification, Structure)
Day 3: continued Practitioner focus
Themes Continued - exam-based activities and exploration
(Knowledge, Decisions, Assurance)
Exam practice session
Processes (all) – exam-based activities and exploration
Exam preparation
Examinations
PeopleCert exams take place remotely via PeopleCert Online Proctoring. You will be required to download and install ExamShield and conduct a compatibility test prior to sitting the exam. We strongly recommend you do not leave this until just before your exam time slot.
Exam slots are available 24/7 and learners need to be pre-book an exam time with the proctoring service. After purchase you will receive information on how to book your exams at a date and time convenient to you. Although your exam vouchers are valid for 12-months we strongly recommend you do not leave it too long after your course to sit them.
On the live event day 1 (foundation content) learning will continue until approximately 4.00pm to enable you to take the foundation exam from around 5.00pm onwards should you wish to do so. Some learners prefer a short break after the course has concluded to revise the content,
Please note that the foundation exam must be passed before you can attempt the practitioner exam. You may, however, progress to practitioner level learning without having passed the foundation exam.
We recommend you do not leave a long-time gap between completing the whole live event and taking the practitioner exam. Practitioner course instruction completes around 4.30pm on the final day of your course. Therefore, please ensure any exams are scheduled at least an hour after those times.
Once an exam slot is booked you can amend the date/time providing it’s within the voucher expiration date. Please note that if you change a booked exam slot within 48 hours of the time booked PeopleCert will charge an admin fee.
Foundation exam details:
- 60-minute exam
- 60 questions
- Closed book
- Multiple-choice questions
- 60% pass mark
Practitioner exam details:
- 2 hour 30 minute exam
- 70 questions
- Open book (official book only)
- The official manual may be annotated and tabulated, but no sticky notes or loose-leaf papers containing additional notes will be allowed.
- For PeopleCert open book exams learners are permitted to use a second device to access the official course manual, however, the use of dual monitors is not permitted during the exam.
- Scenario based
- Multiple-choice questions
- 60% pass mark
Exam Proof of Identification
PeopleCert require that candidates provide Photo ID with a valid signature e.g. driving license, passport or named work ID badges prior to sitting their exam. Failure to produce this ID will result in their exam results being withheld until proof of ID is provided. Please note that if proof is not provided within 40 days, candidate's exam results will be null and void and a re-sit would be required.
Reasonable Adjustments Policy
The exam provider allows additional time for candidates who have a disability or whose native language differs to that of the examination paper. Ful details and how to apply can be found here https://www.qa.com/legal-privacy/reasonable-adjustments-exam-guidance/. At least two weeks' notice will be required for processing this request. Delegates failing to advise QA and provide evidence when requested, may not be allowed the additional support offered via the policy. QA Exam Administration can be contacted by email exam.admin@qa.com or by phone +44(0)1793 696162.
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