APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) - Just 5 Days
8 reasons why you should take your MSP with Firebrand Training:
- You will be trained and certified in just 5 days. With us you will be trained and certified in record time. A certification you will complete at our training center as part of the intensive and accelerated training.
- Everything is included. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, transport service, accommodation and meals and offer the most cost-effective way for you to get your MSP training and certification. Without any additional costs.
- Pass your MSP exam first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We are sure you will pass your course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free.
- You will learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of focused and distraction free quality learning time, with your instructor.
- You will learn faster. We combine 3 different learning styles (Visual|Auditory|Tactile), to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn MSP faster and more easily.
- You’ll be studying MSP with the best.We have trained and certified 30.000 professionals and we are partners with all of the big names in the business. Furthermore we have won numerous awards, among them “Microsoft Learning Partner of the year 2010 and 2011”, the Institute of IT Training’s "Training Company of the Year" a record three times, ”Highest Performing Affiliate of the Year 2009 – EMEA” from (ISC)2 as well as ”Newcomer of the Year 2011”, ”Accredited Training Centre of the Year 2010” and ”Instructors Circle of Excellence” from EC-Council.
- You will learn more than just the theory. We have developed the MSP training and use practical exercises to make sure, you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging.
- You will learn from the best. Our instructors on MSP are the best in the business and offer a unique blend of expertise, experience and passion for teaching.
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We've trained more than 30,000 students in ten years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
96,08% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:
"Excellent way to gain knowledge. It is an intense course and you must be prepared to put the work and effort into get the best out of the course."
Anon..
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)
"Firebrand Training operates a system that ensure learners have a positive, enjoyable and successful learning experience."
Ben Musara, CWDC.
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (14/6/2010 to 18/6/2010)
"It worked for me"
P.D.
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (6/9/2010 to 10/9/2010)
"The quality of food accommodation and environment were all conductive to intensive learning programme.
The course materials were very helpful.
The quality of tuition was excellent."
Anon..
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)
"Expect to do a long day, and cram lots in, however you will learn new concepts and pointers that will assist you in your role"
Anon..
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)
"Having attended Firebrand Training on two occasions it would be hard to push to fault the balance providing a centre for learning and a condusive place to study."
D.M.
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (6/9/2010 to 10/9/2010)
"An excellent course that really adds value to my understanding and experience; would choose Firebrand again"
Anon..
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)
"Firebrand - Training that works"
Anon..
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)
"A well structured course"
Anon.
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (19/12/2011 to 23/12/2011)
"Whilst the course was extremely intense, the quality of training enabled understanding in a fast paced enviroment"
Anon..
APMG MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) (5 days) (20/2/2012 to 24/2/2012)
The goal of this five (5) day MSP® training course is to teach students a base-line for managing programmes with a structure to strengthen the coordinated management of a portfolio of projects and to achieve strategic organisational benefits.
Programme Management provides the framework for implementing business strategies and initiatives, or large-scale change, where there is a "vision" of the programme's outcome - a transformed organisation for example. Programmes Management helps to organise, manage, accommodate and control these changes so that the eventual outcome meets the objectives set by the business strategy.
Our Managing Successful Programmes Certification Program
- Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
- Helps students grasp complex management concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
- Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory
Note: This course is provided in conjunction with PM Partners, an APMG-UK accredited training organisation
MSP® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries.
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Having proof of your skills and knowledge gives you the edge over other candidates when applying for a job. Here are some additional benefits of earning your MSP® Certification:
- Independent validation of achievement of a level of competency accepted and valued by the industry
- Proven understanding of fundamental MSP® -related practices
- Increased knowledge, leading to increased job satisfaction
- Well-defined career path, leading to higher level certifications
- Proof of transferable skills and a solid credential, which make you more marketable
What Managing Successful Programmes can do for your company Certification provides companies with skilled employees, leading to:
- Maximized efficiencies in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting employees
- Operational improvements and greater efficiencies organization-wide
- Creation of best practices and uniform management processes across all areas in your business
- Increased productivity as certified professionals are able to perform at accepted industry standards
Who should earn a Managing Successful Programmes Certification?
- Senior Responsible Owners and Service Managers considering implementing a Programme Management System
- Mangers who are new to the whole managing projects management in a multi-project environment
- Project Managers who are part of a larger programme and who need to be aware of the wider issues
- Department Managers, whose staff is involved in Programme Management Systems
- Business Change Managers in all areas of the organisation
Career changers
Managing Successful Programmes certification is an excellent way to develop in the management sector of the IT industry. Managing Successful Programmes focuses on the latest management standards.
Business professionals
A MSP® certification demonstrates knowledge of management standards and best practices. Taking the time to learn new IT management concepts shows a commitment to keep pace with today's technology-driven economy, to better understand a customer's business, and to become more self-sufficient by better understanding the technology on which almost every professional relies.
Experienced and certified IT professionals
If an experienced IT professional does not already have a widely recognized certification, he or she should earn a certification to show current or potential employers a measurement of their skills and expertise.
Note: This course is provided in conjunction with PM Partners, an APMG-UK accredited training organisation
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Firebrand Training provides thorough instructor-led training to ensure that you learn the fundamentals, obtain hands-on skills and earn your certification. You will emerge able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your career environment.
Course Materials
Students attending this blended-learning program will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.
Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:
- Proprietary Lab Manual & Program Courseware - developed to address the unique demands of accelerated learners
- Self Test Testing Software
Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to attain the APMG Managing Successful Programmes Certification during the program.
Modules
- Introducing the Managing Successful Programm
- Organisation, Leadership, Programme Management Processes
- Stakeholder Management and Communication, Programme Planning and Control
- Business Case -, Risk -, Benefits - and Quality Management
- Foundation exam
- Practitioner exam
- Advanced Practitioner exam
Course program in detail
Introduction to Programme Management
- Programme Definition
- Programmes vs. Projects
- The Programme Management Environment
- Using Programme Management
Organisation and Leadership
- Principles
- Basic Programme Organisation
- Roles
Programme Management Processes and Products
- Identifying a Programme
- Defining a Programme
- Managing Benefits
- Closing a Programme
Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Stakeholders
- Stakeholders Management
- Stakeholder Map
- The Stakeholder Management Strategy
Programme Planning and Control
- The Programme Plan
- Contributions
- Planning Steps
Business Case Management
- The Business Case
- Developing the Business Case
- Reviewing the Business Case
- Programme and Project Business Cases
Benefits Management
- Realising Benefits though Change
- Disbenefits
- Objectives of Benefits Managing
- The Benefits Management Process
- The Benefits Management Strategy
- Identifying and Modelling Benefits
Risk Management and Issue Resolution
- Risks and Issues
- Programme and Project Level Risks and Issues
- Managing Risk at the Programme Level (process as per MSP® manual)
- Risk Management Strategy
- Issue Resolution Strategy
- The Issue Log
- Change Control
Quality Management
- Configuration Management
- Quality Management
- Audit and Assurance
Note: This course is provided in conjunction with PM Partners, an APMG-UK accredited training organisation
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You will be prepared for, and sit the following exams during the course:
Foundation
Multiple choice style, closed book examination consisting of 50 questions to be completed within 40 minutes. Candidates need to achieve a mark of 30+ to pass the paper.
Practitioner (previously known as Intermediate)
Open book paper. Nine questions with a total of 180 marks available to be completed within 2.5 hours. Candidates need to achieve a mark of 90+ to pass the paper. A pre-requisite for this exam is a score of 60% at Foundation level for candidates that have taken the Foundation exam on or after 1 March 2008. Candidates that have taken their Foundation exam prior to 1 March 2008 are exempt from this rule.
Advanced Practitioner (previously known as Practitioner)
Essay-based, open book paper. Up to three questions with a total of 75 marks available to be completed within 2.5 hours. Candidates need to achieve a mark of 38+ to pass the paper.
Note: This course is provided in conjunction with PM Partners, an APMG-UK accredited training organisation
Interested? See prices or call 88 18 43 20
Books provided for free on the course
- MSP Student Material Official PM Partner Courseware
The following is provided before you attend the course, and must be brought with you.
- Managing Successful Programmes (2011 Edition) ISBN: 9780113313273
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- Accommodation, All Meals; Unlimited Beverages, Snacks and Tea/Coffee
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
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To be successful in the Managing Successful Programmes course you should have six months' experience in IT project management.
Note: This course is provided in conjunction with PM Partners, an APMG-UK accredited training organisation
Interested? See prices or call 88 18 43 20
For further information about Firebrand Training contact us on 88 18 43 20 or info@firebrandtraining.dk
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