Author : john mce

MSP is a best-practice guide detailing a structured approach for managing programmes, provided by the OGC Using some of the leading experts in the field, MSP was developed to reflect accessible best-practises, workable techniques which are proven to work

Like Prince2, MSP is a framework for best practise, but focuses on programmes instead of projects MSP certification consists of three levels

The Managing Successful Programmes Foundation certificate introduces the best practises, which are very useful for those operating within programmes or multi-project environments The theory of the MSP methodology is also introduced, allowing students time to understand the language and structure

The foundation course is essential for those working in a programme environment, and can also be beneficial for senior project staff, who manage projects which form part of a larger programme

The course is essential for staff working in a programme environment and is also useful for senior project staff, who are managing projects which form part of a larger programme MSP training can be conducted using e-learning, classroom-based learning or a combination of both

Programme management, similar to project management, is a management strategy for bringing teams together, and achieving success in business aims Programme management can be used to manage a programme or portfolio of projects and tasks

A programme, in this instance, means a specific set of related projects identified by an organisation which, as a whole, will deliver pre-defined business objectives Programme management and project management are closely erelated as a programme typically consists of several projects and its success depends on the outcome of each individual project

Without some level of programme management things can go wrong While project could still be completed ontime and delivering their specific desired outcomes, but will not be integrated into the larger programme, helping to achieve the larger business goals

The core activities of managing successful programmes include organising team members, delegating responsibility, planning the work, ensure that everyone is involved, problem solving, identify and manage risk, ensure quality, tracking progress and auditing The processes involved in managing successful programmes should identify the aim of the programme, and predict benefits gained as a result, defining the programme, including specifying how the organisation will change

It also includes monitoring and co-ordinating the projects within a programme, and managing transitions between old and new There is also of course closing the programme, evaluating it and ensuring that the intended “end goal” was reached These courses and qualifications can be of great value to project managers, in terms of their career development and professionalism

John McE writes articles on a number of subjects including project management and related training. PMProfessional Learning provide MSP accredited courses.

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