MSP® - Managing Successful Programs
The one constant in today’s world is rapid and increasing change. Organizations that know how to transform themselves to keep abreast of change are the ones that are most likely to prosper. Program Management is a critical tool in enabling organizations to manage transformational change and position themselves for success.
View our APMG-International MSP Certification Interactive Brochure for further information on the qualification.
Why Use Program Management?
Change implies managing risk, complexity, and conflicting priorities. Successfully managing change requires the engagement of executives and stakeholders, setting realistic expectations, focusing on benefits, and clearly communicating the organizational vision. Adopting a program management framework can help organizations manage transformational change and position themselves for success.
What is MSP?
Managing Successful Programs (MSP®) is a proven program management methodology. MSP represents the best practice of both private and public sector organizations in successfully delivering transformational change. It is designed to help organizations achieve their objectives through the implementation of a dossier of projects and activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance.
MSP Accreditation - Is your organization a provider of MSP training, or interested in becoming one? Find out about the features and benefits of APMG-International training accreditation.
MSP Qualifications - Find out the structure and format of the qualifications, and how to take the exams.
MSP Training Courses - To book an MSP training course and exam, contact any of APMG-International's Accredited Training Organizations.
Qualification Scheme Update
The MSP Qualification Scheme has been amended inline with the updated version of the Managing Successful Programmes guide.
As of the 3 March 2012, candidates are only able to sit exams based on the 2011 guide.
Recommended Reading
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Purchase the Managing Successful Programmes 2011 Edition at Managing Successful Programmes 2011 Edition. MSP is accessible by programme teams and organizations as well as by individual practitioners. It will help programme management practitioners improve their decision making at programme level and become better at implementing beneficial change. |
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Project Management and MSP®
Download the Moving from Project Management to Program Management with MSP, by Michael Chiu white paper:

