MSP® Foundation & Practitioner:
Complete Programme Management Certification
Learn the principles of programme management and how to apply them in practice. Build the knowledge and skills to lead programmes that deliver measurable benefits.
MSP Foundation & Practitioner Course Details
The MSP Foundation & Practitioner course is designed for anyone who wants to build a complete understanding of Programme Management, from core principles through to practical application. It covers the principles, themes and processes that make up the MSP method, and how to tailor and apply them to real programme scenarios, preparing participants for both official certifications.
Thanks to this course, professionals learn to manage programmes that deliver organizational change with structure and control, then progress to applying and tailoring MSP to the specific needs and context of their own programme and organization.
What you’ll learn
- The key concepts of programmes and why organizations use MSP
- The seven MSP principles: lead with purpose, collaborate across boundaries, deal with ambiguity, align with priorities, deploy diverse skills, realize measurable benefits and bring pace and value
- The seven MSP themes: Organization, Design, Justification, Structure, Knowledge, Assurance and Decisions
- The seven MSP processes, from identifying the programme through to closing it
- Delivering outcomes incrementally through tranches and a target operating model
- Applying and tailoring MSP guidance to real programme scenarios
- Pass the MSP Foundation and Practitioner exams
Target Audience
- Programme Managers and aspiring Programme Managers
- Senior Responsible Owners and Programme Board members
- Business Change Managers
- Programme Office staff
- Project Managers moving into programme-level roles
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are required to attend the course or sit the PRINCE2 Programme Management Foundation exam. You must pass the Foundation level before sitting the Practitioner exam.
- The course covers all key concepts starting from the fundamentals of the method, combined with practical exercises and examples
Material Included
- Digital learning materials
- Official PRINCE2 Programme Management digital handbook
- Practice exams
- Access to the learning platform
Exam information
| duration | questions | type | right answers | other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation 60 Minutes | 60 | Multiple choice | 60% (36/60) | Closed book |
| Practitioner 150 Minutes | 70 | Multiple choice (scenario-based) | 60% (42/70) | Open book (official manual only) |
Everyone who passes the exam will receive an electronic certificate from PeopleCert International. This certificate is unique, secure, and can be verified by anyone wishing to check its validity.
Course Calendar
| location | duration | language | price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels | 12-13-14-15-16 October 2026 | English | 3.060,00 € +vat | |
| Virtual | 12-13-14-15-16-26-27-28 October 2026 | English | 2.700,00 € +vat | |
| Virtual | 23-24-25-26-27 November 2026 – 21-22-23 December 2026 | English | 2.700,00 € +vat |
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Official Certificate
- Official PRINCE2 Programme Management digital handbook
- Digital course materials
- Exam voucher
- Second exam attempt (Take2)
- Exam simulations
- Access to the learning platform with videos and exercises
- Official PRINCE2 Programme Management digital handbook
- Digital course materials
- Exam voucher
- Second exam attempt (Take2)
- Exam simulations
- Access to the learning platform with videos and exercises
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