MSP-Foundation MSP Foundation Exam (5thEdition) Exam

MSP 5th edition Foundation is designed to support programme or project managers, those working in a programme office, business change managers, and programme and project delivery team members, that wish to gain a greater understanding of the MSP guidance to work more effectively in large-scale project or programme environments.

MSP 5th edition Practitioner is for project, programme, and business change managers that want to build on their knowledge of MSP, in order to practically apply the MSP framework to real life scenarios, providing the skills to lead and manage a programme.

ACCESS DURATION
180 access days to the platform
2 voucher codes valid for 1 year

NOTA BENE:
you will have access to both courses, Foundation and Practitioner, but you must have taken and passed the Foundation exam in order to access the Practitioner exam. It is therefore recommended to pay attention to deadlines and to book the Foundation exam in good time, in order to do later the Practitioner exam within the expiration date.
MSP 5th edition FULL ONLINE COURSE DETAILS

MSP® 5th edition Foundation course details:
20 lessons (4 hours of video recorded by an accredited teachers)
Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations) for each lesson
2 official mock exams
Exercises and solutions
Access 24/7

To complete the course and have an optimal exam preparation, we recommend you to spend at least 21 hours of study.

MSP® 5th edition Practitioner course details:
18 lessons (3 hours of video recorded by an accredited teachers)
Downloadable PDF documents with detailed content (slides, explanations) for each lesson
2 official mock exams
Exercises and solutions
Access 24/7

To complete the course and have an optimal exam preparation, we recommend you to spend at least 14 hours of study. MSP 5th edition Foundation

ONLINE EXAM FORMAT
Multiple choice questions
75 questions with one mark available
Five questions to be trial and not counted in scores
35 marks required to pass (out of 70 marks available) – 50%
60 minutes duration
Closed book

MSP 5th edition Practitioner ONLINE EXAM FORMAT
Objective testing
Eight questions per paper, 80 marks available in total
40 marks required to pass – 50%
Two-and-a-half hours duration
Open book exam.
Candidates may use the official printed hard copy of the Managing Successful Programmes The manual may be annotated and tabulated but no sticky notes or loose-leaf papers containing additional notes will be allowed.

ONLINE EXAM FORMAT AND CHARACTERISTICS
You will receive your exam voucher code at the activation of the courses. Each voucher code will be valid for 1 year. These will allow you to access the Examination Institute portal and schedule autonomously accurate date and time of the exam, according to the proposed timetable.

For more information about technical requirements and online exam procedure, please click here.

Objectives
The MSP Foundation is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP programme management framework to be awarded the MSP Foundation qualification.

MSP Practitioner objectives are understand how to apply the MSP principles in context and understand how to apply and tailor relevant aspects of the MSP themes in context.

Who it is aimed at
MSP Foundation is invaluable for individuals who are interested in learning how to manage multiple projects and programmes successfully. It is designed to support programme or project managers, people working in a programme office, business change managers, and programme and project delivery team members who wish to gain a greater understanding of the MSP guidance to work more effectively in large scale project or programme environments.

MSP Practitioner is designed for project, programme and business change managers who want to apply the MSP framework to real-life scenarios. Practitioner is a must-have certification for both project and programme management professionals who need to deliver organizational value for their employers and to boost their careers.
Contents

Introduction to the course
Introduction to MSP
MSP principles
Brief outline of the process journey
Introduction to themes
Organization theme
Design theme
Justification theme
Structure theme
Knowledge theme
Assurance theme
Decisions theme
Introduction to the processes
Identify the programme
Design the outcomes
Plan progressive delivery
Deliver the capabilities
Embed the outcomes
Evaluate new information
Close the programme

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites in order to access MSP 5th edition Foundation course and exam.

In order to access MSP 5th edition Practitioner course and exam students must hold an MSP® 5th edition Foundation certificate.

The official electronic certificate (e-certificate) is provided free of charge and automatically, as a result of exam, and it has the same validity of the paper certificate.
If you still want to receive the paper certificate, in addition to the electronic certificate, choose this option. The certificate will be sent directly to the address you provide at the exam registration.

QUESTION 1
Under which heading in the POTI model should the current performance level of an operational area be recorded?

A. Process
B. Organization
C. Technology
D. Information

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION 2
Which document should be used to provide guidance on the standards that should be followed when producing outputs?

A. Projects Dossier
B. Project Brief
C. Programme Blueprint
D. Programme Brief

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION 3
Which risk response encourages collaboration on risk management activities?

A. Avoid
B. Reduce
C. Share
D. Prepare contingent plans

Correct Answer: C