MSP® is a globally recognized best practice programme management qualification
MSP® helps to drive transformational change in any environment
The MSP® framework helps individuals and organizations to effectively manage projects, programmes, and services
Consistently thrive in this climate of constant change through effective leadership and strategic control
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Get to know all about registering for MSP® exam and sitting the MSP® certification exam
Choose the one that suits your requirements from our range of options.
| COURSE TYPE | LOCATION | DATE | DURATION | PRICE | BOOK NOW! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP® Foundation training and exam course | Lagos | Contact us! | 4 Days | ₦200,000 | ENROL NOW |
| MSP® Practitioner training and exam course | Lagos | Contact us! | 2 Days | ₦220,000 | ENROL NOW |
| MSP® Foundation & Practitioner training and exam course | Lagos | Contact us! | 5 Days | ₦345,000 | ENROL NOW |
| COURSE TYPE | AMOUNT | ELEARNING ACCESS | EXAM INCLUDED | ENROL NOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSP® Foundation eLearning | ₦40,000 | 180 days | NO | ENROL NOW |
Our fees are at a bargain, considering what you will get.
We are accredited by Peoplecert on behalf of AXELOS
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Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) is a professional certification course that adopts programme management best practices for the delivery of successful programmes and change initiatives. MSP offers all types of organizations (large or small, private or public) guidance in order to achieve successful transformational change and excellence. It introduces a best practice framework that focuses on outcomes. Thus, challenges and risks are anticipated and address effectively.
MSP ensures that strong leadership is established in an organization to manage programmes within a range of circumstances.
Harrybaker training Institute is an Accredited Training Organization to conduct the MSP training and examination for individuals and organizations. Harrybaker Training Institute is Accredited by AXELOS, and PeopleCert, the licensed exam Institute.
The MSP qualifications are designed to certify candidates in the management of successful programmes. Three (3) qualifications are available for MSP as follows:
Foundation
Practitioner
Advanced Practitioner
Let’s take each of this qualification one after the other and examine them for more details:
MSP foundation qualification
This course provides fundamental knowledge of the MSP guidance for programme management. Candidates will learn:
The difference between projects and programmes
Types and characteristics of MSP programmes
The benefits of applying the MSP guidance framework to programme management
Definition of roles, and their purposes, area of focus
The MSP principles, governance themes, and transformational flow processes
The MSP programme information documents and their purpose
MSP Practitioner qualification
The MSP Practitioner qualification course has as a prerequisite the foundation certificate. It provides for the application of MSP guidance by project managers, programme managers, experts, and advisers. Candidates will learn:
To create additional value from projects by the application of MSP principles
How to apply the MSP principles, governance themes and transformational flow, and the relationship between these three concepts in programme management.
How to create and assess samples of MSP programme information documents
MSP Advanced Practitioner qualification
The MSP advanced practitioner qualification course requires a foundation and practitioner certificate. This qualification provides knowledge on how to lead a programme using MSP guidance. Candidates will learn:
How to create and assess samples of MSP programme information documents
Determine the usefulness of MSP for specific business change initiatives
Identify and justify MSP activities for specific programmes
Evaluate the MSP principles, governance themes, and transformational flow processes
Modify MSP principles to suit business programmes and benefit internal and external stakeholders
Draw from experience to propose alternative approaches to the application of the MSP principles, governance themes, and transformational flow processes.
The history of MSP can be traced to 1999 when the MSP framework was created to aid organizations to achieve their long-term aims by ensuring that programmes have successful outcomes. With new versions released first in 2003, and then in 2007, MSP has progressed as a viable discipline which involves a set of tools and techniques as well as a progressive knowledge of successful programme management.
The MSP professional course is packed with benefits for individuals and organizations.
For Individuals
Helps to develop the programme management skills of individuals
Equips individuals to manage change initiatives within the organization
It increases an individual’s employment prospects
Exposes individuals to the principles that ensure the successful management of programmes
Helps individual programme managers to understand their roles and responsibilities, and carry them out efficiently to ensure success.
For Organizations
It enables organizations to carry out successful programmes and improve productivity
It gives an organization competitive advantage
The effective adoption of the MSP framework results in more successful programmes and transformational changes.
It ensures quality design of programmes to suit the organization’s blueprint
Prerequisites
Examination Format
Prerequisites
Examination Format
The Foundation certification requires no re-registration. But the Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner courses require a re-registration exam within 3-5 years following the original certification. Candidates can only sit for a re-registration exam for the highest level of MSP qualification they have achieved- Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner.
MSP has been used and is available in the following regions and countries:
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Zimbabwe.
The MSP process model and methodology is hinged on the MSP framework. This framework is based on 3 concepts: MSP principles, MSP governance themes, and MSP transformational flow.
The principles are common factors to successful transformational change in organizations. They are gleaned from lessons and experiences, both positive and negative.
The governance themes are subjects that reflect an organization’s approach to programme management. These allow for the right leadership, delivery team, organizational structures, control, and success.
The transformational flow refers to the lifecycle path of a programme from its conception to the delivery of its outcome.
The MSP® training plus exam is an instructor-led classroom training after which you will sit the MSP® exam(s).
Typically the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner class last for 5 days altogether.
The MSP® Foundation lasts for the first 3 days after which, on the 4th day, you will sit the Foundation exam.
MSP®Practitioner lasts for 2 days. The class will start on the 4th day after the Foundation exam then extend to the 5th day. On the 5th day, you will sit the Practitioner exam. However, if you see the need to brush up on your knowledge in MSP® Foundation, you can join the MSP® class from the 1st day.
NOTE: If you are not ready to sit the exam at the designated time after the training, you can defer your exam to a later date. However, when you are ready to take the exam, you need to notify us at least three working days before your proposed exam date.
The following, among others, are included in the fee:
〉 Pre-course material to familiarise you with the MSP® framework
〉 Printed training slides
〉 Notepad and pen for jotting
〉 Workbook for practice
〉 Bag to put training materials
〉 Instructor-led classroom training
〉 Examination
〉 Breakfast and lunch
〉 Course completion certificate
〉 Pre- and Post-course support
Please, refer to the training schedule above.
To register for the training, find the date you will like to attend the training on the training schedule above, then click on “ENROL NOW”. Fill in your details, and we will get in touch with you. You can also send us a mail, text message or call us to register for the training.
NOTE: your registration is not complete if you do not make payment. You can pay in full or in installments. If you choose to pay in installments, you are required to complete payment before the training starts.
To register members of your staff for the training, look for the training schedule above. On the date you will like to attend the training, click the “ENROL NOW” button.
Fill in your details, and we will get in contact you. You can as well send us a mail, text message, or call us to register for the training. In addition, you can send a purchase order to confirm that your delegates will be available.
Our fees are already fully discounted, considering how much we charge and what the fee covers (Please, check ‘what does the fee cover?’), However, if you have up to 5 people, a discount may apply.
Yes, you can. However, you are required to complete your payment before the training starts so that we can book the exam for you.
The latest time to make payment is today! Making a financial commitment is the only way to secure a space in any of our classes. In addition to this, when you make the commitment, we will grant you access to our MSP® pre-course; this is to enable you to study and practice in preparation for the class.
We do not encourage our delegates to miss classes. However, If due to some unavoidable circumstances you miss a class, we have got you covered. Our trainers will be available to respond to your questions and put you through the sections you missed, provided you agree a time with the trainer.
You will get a course completion certificate.
What you will learn is detailed in the MSP® syllabus.
Please, click here to gain access to the MSP® syllabus.
The training starts at 8.30 am each day. If there is a change in the timing, we will inform you in the joining instruction.
The training ends at 5.00 pm each day. If there is a change, we will inform you in the joining instruction.
We advise that you arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before training starts.
We provide training and writing materials such as notepad, pen, printed training slides, etc. In addition, we will give you a bag where you can put the training materials and other items. As a result, you do not have to bring any other thing.
We conduct training globally. However, our physical location is in Lagos. To hold a training session outside Lagos (within Nigeria), we require a minimum of 12 people. To conduct training outside Nigeria, we will have to agree on how it will work. Please note conducting a training outside Nigeria would definitely require more than 12 people.
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If successful in the exam, you will get an electronic certificate from the coordinating body.
Yes you can. At your request, we can provide you with documents such as; invoice, course enrolment letter, registration letter, etc. to fast-track the course registration process.
The training fee covers the MSP® Foundation and/or Practitioner exam.
Please, see the About MSP® section to learn more about the coordinating bodies.
We will book the exam for you. We are accredited by AXELOS and Peoplecert to conduct the MSP® training and exam.
Once we book the exam, you will receive a mail from Peoplecert to complete registration. Click here to see how to register for the exam with Peoplecert
Once you make payment;
We will grant you access to our pre-course eLearning which comprises of bit-sized videos, quizzes, practice questions and mock exam for study and exam practice
We will send you joining instruction which confirms your enrolment for the course. Apart from that, the joining instruction contains every other thing you need to know about the training.
After the training, you will get:
〉 Course completion certificate
〉 Access to our MSP® eLearning for revision and practice
〉 Ongoing support
No. To get your own copy of the MSP® manual, you will have to buy it separately.
Yes, it is. We structured our training in a unique way to help you understand the course.
Firstly, we will share with you our pre-course (before the training). The pre-course familiarises you with the definitions, concepts, terminologies used in MSP® to prepare you adequately for the class.
Secondly, you will attend our instructor-led classroom training which covers entire MSP® syllabus. During the training, we will give you printed training slides so that you can know where we are at any given point. We cherish “Learning by doing” and we strongly believe in this quote by Benjamin Franklin “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” As such, you will engage in group activities to put what you have learned to practice.
Moreover, our trainers avoid ‘death by PowerPoint’ by making use of flip charts and whiteboard to explain each concept. Also, they are ever-ready to answer your questions that may arise from your industry-specific or organization-specific scenarios, personal studies using the e-Learning, or what is being taught in class. Again, they can answer your questions because they are knowledgeable and experienced.
However, if after the training you are not comfortable sitting your exam, you can elect to defer it to a later date. All you have to do is to give us a notice of at least three days before your preferred exam date.
Below highlights the reasons why you should choose us:
Global accreditation: We are accredited by AXELOS and PeopleCert to conduct the MSP® training and examination.
Pre-course eLearning access: Once you make a financial commitment towards the training, we will grant you access to our pre-course. Our MSP® eLearning covers the MSP® Foundation syllabus. Moreso, it will familiarise you with the concept, terminologies, definitions, etc. in risk management that will be taught in class.
Expert and experienced trainers: Our trainers have a wealth of experience as trainers and as practitioners. It will interest you to know that our lead trainer will be handling our next MSP® training. He has over 12 years of experience in project management. Also, he has worked with reputable organizations both in Nigeria and Europe. Apart from this, he has trained thousands of professionals in Nigeria and beyond (places like the UK, Luxemburg, Czech, Finland, to name only a few). He is a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner who has more than 10 other project-management-related qualifications in areas such as risk management, portfolio management, quality management, process improvement, change management, etc. His knowledge of these qualifications enables him to explain each concept with ease, as he knows how each concept interrelate. Apart from passing the MSP® exam, you will learn from his experience.
Engaging lectures: Our trainers make sure they avoid death by PowerPoint (they don’t just read PowerPoint slides). They make use of flip charts and whiteboards to explain each concept in a practical and understandable fashion.
Your involvement: We strongly believe in this quote by Benjamin Franklin which states: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”; To this end, we engage you in a series of group work and activities.
Room to ask questions: Our instructors are ever-ready to answer your questions. The questions could arise from your industry-specific or organization-specific scenarios, personal studies or what is being taught in class. Again, they can answer your questions because they are knowledgeable and experienced.
Networking opportunity: Due to the quality of our training, informed professionals choose us. You will have the chance to meet these professionals from different walks of life. This will, in turn, help you build your professional network.
Ongoing support: Our delegates are valuable to us all through, and even after the training.
Our self-paced eLearning is highly engaging multimedia that contains the following:
〉 Animated images & graphics with quality voice-over (which helps illustrate what is being said).
〉 Play, stop and pause that puts you in total control of your learning
〉 Quizzes with different question styles that help to test your understanding
〉 Exam practice questions that will familiarise you with the real exam.
〉 Progress monitoring
〉 Excellent Instructor support
This eLearning covers the entire MSP® foundation syllabus. As a matter of fact, using the eLearning alone is sufficient to enable you to pass the MSP® Foundation exam.
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It is only accessible online. This means that with an internet connection, you can study from any location and across devices (PC, tablet, phone, etc.).
You can subscribe for the eLearning by paying the eLearning enrolment fee. Once we confirm your payment, we will send you your login information to our learning portal.
Yes, you can make payment in installment. However, we will not grant you access to the eLearning until you complete payment.
What you will get after subscribing for the eLearning include the following:
〉 eLearning access for 180 days
〉 Practice questions and end-of-section quizzes to aid your understanding of what you are learning
〉 Exam registration support
No, the MSP examination fee is not included.
No, you do not need any special device to gain access to the eLearning content.
Although this rarely happens, if you find it difficult to access or use the eLearning content, do not hesitate to send us a mail or call us.
Yes, you will get a course completion certificate at the successful completion of the eLearning.
You will get a course completion certificate.
You will receive your course completion certificate via email. You can also come to our office to pick up the hardcopy.
Yes, the eLearning is enough for you to pass the exam
The following are some of the reasons why our MSP® eLearning is good for you:
Everybody learns at different paces. With our eLearning, you can learn at your own pace and location. As in the case of traditional classroom training, information is expected to be absorbed too quickly. However, with the eLearning, you can pause, stop, play and even go through the contents over again. Using our eLearning allows enough time for you to absorb information without feeling pressure to do so.
One great advantage of self-paced learning is that it greatly improves memory performance, particularly when a learner allocates more time to the more difficult aspect of the material. Scientifically, this was validated a few years ago in an interesting study on self-paced learning by Jonathan Tullis and Aaron Benjamin. As a matter of fact, most people who have used our eLearning in the past went on to pass the exam, as they had more time to study, assimilate and practice questions.
Our eLearning can be accessed on different devices and at different locations. You can study from anywhere and at any time. As such, you can fit it into your work schedule, and you do not need to travel as in the case of classroom training.
Our MSP® eLearning was scripted by our lead trainer, who is a Programme Manger and trainer with over 10 years of experience managing projects. Also, he has over ten programme-related certifiations which ensure that he seamlessly delivers top-notch learning content.
In all, I can only identify two advantages which are:
Immediate feedback: if you attend the classroom training, you can ask the instructor a question and get immediate feedback. However, we have provided a remedy to this in the form of our ‘Tutor support’; you can ask your questions via mail and our instructors will provide you with feedback within a reasonable time period (within 2 working days).
Interaction with others: Another thing you can miss when you opt for the eLearning is interaction with other delegates.
No, this is not allowed.
The exam only option is for those who want to sit the MSP® exam only.
Once payment is made for the exam only, we’ll grant you access to our self-paced eLearning (which is accessible via our online learning portal) for 7 days after which you can sit your exam at your own preferred date.
The features of our eLearning are highlighted below:
Our eLearning contains audio (scripted by our Lead trainer) and visual (which illustrates what is being said by the instructor with animated graphics and images – this aids understanding as you can relate to what is being said. It is highly engaging, as it is not someone reading over slides.), quizzes (which helps to test your understanding of the concepts in each of the sections covered) and exam practice questions (that will help you prepare for the exam).
The eLearning covers the entire MSP® Foundation syllabus. The eLearning can be accessed from any part of the world, on any device; be it mobile, tab or PC.
The exam levels are:
You do not need to worry about the exam booking. We’ll book your exam once you make payment.
However, we need up to three days prior notice before the date you want to sit your exam. This is to enable us to book your exam.
Also, once we book the exam, you will receive a mail from Peoplecert to complete registration. Click here to see how to register for the exam with Peoplecert
Yes. Once your exam is booked, you’ll receive a mail from the exam institute. The mail will notify you of your exam booking. Upon the receipt of this notification, you are required to create an account with the Exam Institute by filling in some details such as full name, date of birth, place of work and address.
There are no formal requirements for sitting the MSP® Foundation exam, but sitting the MSP® Practitioner exam has a requirement.
Go to our About MSP® section on this page to learn more about the prerequisites.
Please, refer to the pricing table above
Once we receive your payment, we will grant you access to MSP® self-paced eLearning for 7 days. It is up to you to decide when you want to sit the exam.
The exam fee covers:
〉 eLearning access
〉 Exam registration
〉 Ongoing support.
You can sit the exam whenever you choose provided you are well prepared for it. However, we’ll need up to three working days advance notice before the date you want to sit your exam. This is to enable us to book your exam.
You can sit for a paper-based exam at our office. We usually advise that our delegates take this route because the internet connection in Nigeria generally is epileptic. As a result, you can’t be too sure when it will go off; and that will mean you might not be able to continue your exam.
There are two options here. The first is the online exam at our office. You’ll be allowed to use our computer for the exam and an invigilator will be around to monitor the exam. However, because of the poor internet connectivity in Nigeria, we’ll not be held responsible for ANY interruptions when writing your online exam.
The second is the proctored online exam. Here, you can take the exam online at any location with a computer that is connected to reliable internet and has a functional webcam and microphone.
The proctored online exam comes at an extra fee. Once your exam is booked, you have 90 days to take your exam. You must schedule your exam at least 2 hours before the time you intend taking the exam.
Paper-based exam: After the exam, you will get your Foundation provisional result immediately after your exam. For the Practitioner, you will get your result as soon as we scan and upload it to the exam institute’s exam marking system. This takes is with a day of sitting the exam
Computer-based exam at our office: After the exam, you will get the provisional result immediately.
Proctored exam: Immediately after the exam, you will get the provisional result.
You will get your certificate within a week of sitting the exam.
You will get an electronic certificate which will be made available on your account with the exam institute.
To sit the exam, you need to bring a valid means of I.D. The acceptable ID include: International Passport, Voter’s card, Driver’s License and National I.D card. We will provide you with writing materials.
You can sit the exam any day from Monday to Saturday. Please, note that we need a prior notice of up to three days before your proposed exam date.
We advise you get to the venue 30 minutes before your exam.
Below highlights the reasons you should choose us:
Free 7-day access to eLearning: Upon enrolling for our MSP® Exam-only option, we will grant you free 7-day access to our self-paced eLearning that covers the entire MSP® Foundation syllabus. Also, it contains hundreds of quizzes and exam practice questions.
Accredited Training Organisation (ATO): We are accredited by Peoplecert (the exam institute for AXELOS) to conduct the MSP® training and exam.
You can make payment in full or in installment via:
〉 Direct cash payment at the office
〉 Online transfer or Bank deposit to our corporate bank account:
Bank: First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
Account name: Harrybaker Training Institute
Account number: 2027165186
Branch: Lekki, Lagos
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We ensure that we respond to all inquiries and specific questions in the best way we can. You can always reach us via phone calls, emails, chats, text messages, etc. As such, you may not have to come to our office to make inquiries.
However, if you still feel the need to come to our office, you can come on any day of the week during working hours. Should you want to come on a weekend, you need to inform us. This is to ensure someone is available to attend to you.
Tutor support
If there is any concept you find difficult to understand while studying, do not hesitate to reach us via support@harrybakertraining.com
Technical support
Having troubles with the login or any other technical issue? Please, feel free to let us know and we will be willing to help.
Ongoing support
If you have any concerns or issues, feel free to let us know and we will be happy to help.
Yes, we are accredited by AXELOS to conduct the MSP® Foundation and Practitioner training and exam
Deji Ariyo
Lead trainer
Qualifications
B.Sc, MBA [Cranfield], PRINCE2®, PMP®, ITIL® Expert, MSP®, MoP®, M_o_R®, P3O®, MoV®, PPS®, PMD Pro®, Certified Facilitator, Lean Six Sigma Certified).
Work Experience
Deji is a result-driven Project Director with over 17 years of delivering value to organizations such as: Murray international Group, BskyB, Vodafone, Charteris Plc, CDA Solutions, ChevronTexaco, Gateway Bank and UACN
He is also an international coach, mentor, consultant and trainer in Change Management, who has driven the skills and expertise in PPM (Portfolio, Programme, Project, Risk and Value Management) and ITSM (IT Service Management and Governance) for over 15 years.
