Introduction
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The MSP Foundation qualification is intended for:
Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
Project managers/senior project managers
Business change managers
Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of projects, including project board members (e.g. executive), project assurance, and project support
Operational line managers/staff (e.g. process owners) operating within a programme environment
Other key staff involved in the design, development and delivery of programmes, including: programme board members (e.g. senior responsible owner), programme assurance, and programme management office personnel
Portfolio management staff
Specialist programme staff.
 
The MSP Foundation Examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient recall and understanding of the MSP programme management framework to be awarded the MSP Foundation qualification.

Prerequisites
 
There are no prerequisites for taking the MSP 5th edition Foundation exam.
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Course Objectives
 
At the end of this course, the delegate will be able to:
 
Understand key concepts relating to programmes and MSP.
Understand how the MSP principles underpin the MSP framework.
Understand the MSP themes and how they are applied throughout the programme.
Understand the MSP processes and how they are carried out throughout the programme.
 
Course Materials
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Our package includes:
 
3 Days Live Online Instructor-led Training
Accredited Courseware Handouts
Sample exam papers and rationales
Managing Successful Programmes, 5th Edition eBook
Official Axelos MSP® Foundation Exam Voucher (valid for 12 months)
 
Foundation Exam Overview
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Material allowed: None (This is a 'closed book' exam.)
Exam duration: 60 minutes
Number of marks: 60 marks
Pass mark: 36 marks (60% or higher)
Level of thinking: Bloom’s levels 1 & 2
Question types: Classic, Missing word, & List (The questions are all 'multiple choice'.)
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“Bloom’s level” describes the type of thinking needed to answer the question.
For Bloom’s level 1 questions, you need to recall information about the MSP Framework.
For Bloom’s Level 2 questions, you need to show understanding of these concepts.