Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®)
Effective from 13 April until 30 June 2021*, the use of printed out versions of Official AXELOS PDFs, and the use of PDFs or official eBooks on a second e-device (portable digital devices such as smartphones, tablets or laptops), is permitted when sitting an open-book exam that is proctored by PeopleCert:
*these changes will be reviewed accordingly at the end of June, taking into consideration the situation at that time.
MSP provides a proven, best-practice approach for designing
and running programmes so that organizations can both deliver their strategy
and gain measurable benefits from change.
With change a pressing reality for all organizations, successful programme management has never been more vital to success.
The official MSP portfolio includes:
View our full list of available MSP Translations.
Managing Successful Programmes 5th edition

MSP is a globally recognised framework for best practice programme management. The MSP 5th edition offers essential guidance for the MSP Foundation and Practitioner certification and is the next step for PRINCE2 qualified practitioners and project managers.
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Managing Successful Programmes
Managing Successful Programmes Pocketbook

The Managing Successful Programmes 'Pocketbook' provides a quick reference guide for using the MSP framework effectively. Designed as an aide memoire, it summarises the key content of the MSP guide.
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PPM Suite Online Subscription

With one subscription get on-line access to the AXELOS core portfolio, programme, risk and project management (PPM) guidance.
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PPM Pocketbook Suite Online Subscription

The PPM Pocketbook Suite Online Subscription is in line with the PPM Suite, designed as a quick reference guide to support the PPM portfolio. The online subscription suite of the pocketbook includes handy reference to PRINCE2, MoP, MoV, MSP, M_o_R and P3O.
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Managing Successful Programmes Study Guide

This study guide covers the MSP Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner qualifications. Its purpose is to provide supporting information to candidates to help them take the MSP qualification.
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Focus on Skills Series Suite

The Focus on Skills Series Suite explores the various skills demonstrated by effective project and programme managers, and looks at how the key skills can be utilized in different situations - backed up by examples and anecdotes from project managers in both the public and the private sector.
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Fundamentals of Benefit Realization

This title provides a practical guide to benefit realization for all those who are responsible for change - Directors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Programme Managers, Change Managers, Project Managers, Benefit Facilitators, P3O, PMO and PSO Managers.
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MSP Survival Guide for Business Change Managers

As a business change manager, you are critical to delivering strategic change. This survival guide will provide you with specific and practical advice on how to be an effective business change manager.
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MSP Survival Guide for Programme Managers

MSP Survival Guide for Programme Managers helps to explain what you need to do and why, then provides guidance on how to do it using real-life examples.
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MSP Survival Guide for Senior Responsible Owners

MSP Survival Guide for Senior Responsible Owners (SRO's) focuses on what a leader should do. It covers the topics in the MSP guide, but provides you with pointers rather than detail.