Managing Successful Programmes is the de facto standard developed by the UK government for delivering change programmes in the UK. This is the 2 day approach to gaining the Practitioner qualification, building on the Foundation qualification.
Public dates and venues: Monday 27th - Tuesday 28th July - Copthorne, Plymouth
Tuesday 20th - Wednesday 21st October - Carfax Hotel, Bath
Monday 30th November - Tuesday 1st December 2009 - Lyngford, Taunton
MORE DATES TO BE ADDED SOON!
What is it?
Managing Successful Programmes is the de facto standard developed by the UK government for delivering change programmes in the UK the latest version was released in September 2007.This is the 2 day approach to gaining the Practitioner qualification. It is an intense course that will require delegates to prepare thoroughly and be prepared for evening work. The course includes the Practitioner examination and prepares delegates for the Advanced Practitioner course should they wish to move on to that level.
What are the learning outcomes?
- Gain an advanced understanding of the concepts within Managing Successful Programmes beyond the Foundation level
- Understand in detail the stages of the Transformational Flow and the key Roles
- Understand the concepts and application of the MSP Governance Themes and their relationship to the Transformational Flow
- Interpret the MSP theory in the context of a case study to demonstrate application
- Obtain the APMG Practitioner qualification
Who should attend?
This course builds on our MSP Overview and Foundation courses and is targeted at anyone involved in, or responsible for change programmes who wish to become an expert practitioner and gain a qualification including for example:
- Programme leader
- Programme office staff
- Business change managers
- Operations staff involved in change programmes
Delegates attending the Practitioner course must have passed the Foundation examination with a mark of 60% or more and will need to possess a copy of the Managing Successful Programmes manual issued for the Foundation course. You will need to take the manual and notes from the Foundation course with you on the Practitioner course, noting in particular, Appendix A. If you do not have the notes please see the MSP Foundation section of the website.
What is the cost?
The course is extensively subsidised at an amazing value price of £130 per delegate, inclusive of course material and exam fees, but excluding accommodation.
Lunch and refreshments are included in the delegate price for our public venues.
Practitioner Timetable
Courses are planned to run from 09:00 to 17:00 day 1 and 09:00 to 16:30 day 2.
For further information contact Emma Dunford – emma.dunford@swcouncils.gov.uk 01823 270101
Booking
To book a place on this course please download the application form and send it via email to; training@swcouncils.gov.uk fax to; 01823425200 or by post to; Carmen Bryant, SW Councils, Dennet House, 11 Middle Street, Taunton, TA1 1SH
Please note that successful completion of the MSP Foundation is a pre-requisite for this course
Places are limited, so bookings will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you are interested in an on-site course, please see our on-site section.
