MSP ACO Accreditation Criteria

Eligibility of MSP Registered Consultants

To be eligible for certification as Registered Consultants, individuals must be sponsored by an ACO, pay the appropriate fee and meet the following criteria: -

• Have 2 years experience in management consultancy services in general and 2 years experience in the MSP method in particular
• Demonstrate knowledge of MSP by passing the MSP Advanced Practitioner Examination with a mark of not less than 43/75 (MSP post-July 2003, or 57/100 pre-July 2003)
• Be able to provide a minimum of four valid professional referees
• Be able to present full oral evidence of at least one completed management consultancy assignment
• Be able to present full oral evidence of at least one completed consultancy assignment
• Be able to provide a portfolio of evidence to show that the required standards can be met 
• Demonstrate that they will promote a professional image, particularly when presenting ideas and findings to a client.