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MSP® Foundation

Master programme management to drive strategic business transformation

Exam-ready training that takes you from programme management fundamentals to official PeopleCert certification, equipping you with the knowledge to align programmes with organisational strategy, manage change effectively, and deliver sustainable business value.

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Overview

MSP® Foundation is the entry-level certification in the Managing Successful Programmes framework. It introduces the principles, governance themes, and processes used to manage programmes that coordinate multiple projects and change activities to achieve strategic organisational objectives.

The certification explores how programmes are identified, designed, planned, delivered, and evaluated to ensure that intended outcomes and benefits are achieved. It also covers programme governance, leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the importance of adapting programme management practices to different organisational environments. Whether you are starting your programme management career or looking to strengthen your understanding of business transformation, this course provides a practical foundation for managing change initiatives effectively.

What You Will Learn

  • The core concepts, principles, and terminology of Managing Successful Programmes
  • How to align programme objectives with organisational strategy and business priorities
  • The MSP® governance themes and their role in effective programme management
  • The programme lifecycle and transformational flow, from identifying a programme to its closure
  • How to define programme vision, outcomes, capabilities, and expected benefits
  • The importance of benefits realisation, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication
  • How to identify, assess, and manage programme-level risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Programme governance, leadership, assurance, and decision-making responsibilities
  • How to tailor MSP® guidance to suit different programme environments and organisational needs

Why Take This Certification

  • Globally recognised: Earn a programme management credential through PeopleCert's official certification scheme.
  • Strategy-focused: Understand how programmes translate organisational strategy into measurable outcomes.
  • Value-driven: Learn how to identify, track, and realise benefits from business change initiatives.
  • Career-ready: Build foundational knowledge relevant to programme management, business change, and project delivery roles.
  • Transformation-focused: Understand how multiple projects and activities can work together to deliver organisational change.
  • Gateway to more: Establish the foundation for progressing to MSP® Practitioner and further programme management development.

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals starting a career in programme management
  • Project and programme managers seeking a structured management framework
  • Programme office and PMO team members
  • Business change managers and transformation professionals
  • Project delivery team members and project coordinators
  • Business analysts involved in organisational change initiatives
  • Benefits managers and benefits realisation specialists
  • Senior responsible owners and professionals involved in programme governance
  • Managers responsible for strategic initiatives and business transformation

How KOMBAN Prepares You

  • Structured, exam-focused sessions led by experienced trainers
  • Clear explanations of MSP® principles, governance themes, and processes
  • Real-world examples and case discussions on programme delivery and transformation
  • Practice questions and mock exams to build exam confidence
  • Guidance on benefits realisation, stakeholder engagement, governance, and risk management
  • Post-course guidance on progressing to MSP® Practitioner
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Accredited ITIL® and PRINCE2® training is provided by Ducis Management Consulting Private Limited, accredited by PeopleCert. ITIL® is a registered trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. All AXELOS®/PeopleCert trainings are accompanied with certifications. Certification is mandatory.