MSP®

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP^®) training is available via our Accredited Training Organizations or their approved partners in many formats, including face-to-face training in a physical or virtual classroom, or via distance learning which may be delivered via Learning Technologies or other methods. Some training solutions may be a combination of both. For more information, see the Training section of our website.

Candidates are able to self-study (i.e. take the examination directly from AXELOS' Examination Institute (PeopleCert) without attending an accredited training course) for all of the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) exams.

For more information, see our MSP Certification section.

Each Accredited Training Organization (ATO) sets their own price for a course, so this will vary from ATO to ATO. Contact an ATO to confirm the cost and course delivery details.

The MSP® courses and examinations are based on the "Managing Successful Programmes" publication.

To purchase this publication, and browse other official MSP publications, visit our store.

MSP® Examinations have been translated into a variety of languages, reflecting the international coverage and application of MSP.

For more information about the available languages, see our MSP Certification section.

The Foundation examination does not have an expiry period.

Candidates who pass the Practitioner exam are recognized as a "MSP® Registered Practitioner" and candidates who pass the Advanced Practitioner exam are recognized as an "MSP Registered Advanced Practitioner". Individuals will remain registered for a period of five calendar years.

To maintain their registered status, Registered Practitioners/Advanced Practitioners must complete and pass the MSP Re-Registration examination three to five calendar years after their initial/previous Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner certification.

For more information, see our MSP Certifications section.

As of January 2018, AXELOS' sole Examination Institute (EI) is PeopleCert, who offers ITIL^® accreditation services. Contact PeopleCert for details of their accreditation processes and for more information about becoming an AXELOS ATO or accredited trainer.

NOTE: Any training organization who wishes to offer MSP training and examination services to individuals or organizations must be accredited. Organizations offering MSP training who are not accredited by an approved Examination Institute may be in breach of Intellectual Property law.

Candidates who have passed the MSP^® Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner examinations can state they are a “MSP^® Practitioner” or “MSP® Advanced Practitioner” on CVs, business cards and online profiles respectively.

Candidates who have passed either of the Practitioner or Practitioner Re-Registration examinations within the last five calendar years can state they are a "MSP^® Registered Practitioner".

Candidates who have passed either of the Advanced Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner Re-Registration examinations within the last five calendar years can state they are a "MSP® Registered Advanced Practitioner".

Only certain organizations are permitted to use AXELOS logos. See the Licensing section of our website for more information.

MSP training is delivered by AXELOS' global network of Accredited Training Organizations. For more information see the Training section of this website.