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MSP Open Centre Examinations
Please note that we have limited exam places at our Open Centres and dates fill up very quickly. Please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Venues
Milton Keynes - at the premises of Accenture HR Services - Map to Venue (Zip).
For train timetables to and from the Open Centre, visit National Rail Enquiries Online.
London - at the premises of the Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel - Map to Venue & Venue Factsheet (PDFs)
Available Dates
17 July 2009 (London only)
31 July 2009 (Milton Keynes only)
14 August 2009 (London only)
28 August 2009 (Milton Keynes)
11 September 2009 (London only)
25 September 2009 (Milton Keynes)
Download the 2009 Open Centre Application Form or the MSP Re-Reg Application Form.
Exam Times
09:30 - 10:10 MSP Foundation
10:50 - 13:20 MSP Practitioner
14:00 - 16:30 MSP Advanced Practitioner
09:30 - 10:10 MSP Practitioner Re-Registration
Application Details
From the 1 September 2008 the pass mark needed to pass the Foundation exam will be 60%. This will allow all candidates that have passed the Foundation exam to progress onto the Practitioner level.
Once you have completed the application form, please email or fax the form to us with your credit card details, or post it with a cheque. Please note that no new bookings will be accepted within 2 working days of the date of the advertised examinations. Applications received after this time will not be processed. You will receive confirmation of your booking only after your form has been processed and payment has been received (when paying by card this will generally take between 2-5 working days). If you are paying by cheque, confirmation of booking will only be sent once our accounts department confirm that payment has been cleared. (See our contact details on the Contact Us page).
Our exam dates fill up very quickly. We keep all information on this page as current as possible but please understand that we cannot guarantee availability for a certain date. If you submit a booking form for a date that has become full, the Service Desk will contact you to discuss further options.
Please note we cannot invoice you for any bookings, payment must be made at the time of application.
We strongly recommend that any training you receive prior to taking an exam is through an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) who is authorised to offer the training.
Terms and Conditions for Exam Bookings
- APMG do not invoice public candidates. Payment must be made at time of booking. A VAT invoice will be sent approximately 4 – 6 weeks after the date of your examination
- You must sit the Foundation Exam first before taking the Practitioner Exam. Failure to do so will invalidate both exams
- You are allowed to reschedule the exam date once, at no cost, as long as the change is made a minimum of 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) in advance of the booked exam date
- If you reschedule the exam date a second time, an administration fee of £50 (plus VAT) will be charged. The fee will be payable via our online payment system
- An administration fee of £50 (plus VAT) will also be charged if you cancel your exam outside the 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) notice period. You must notify APMG in writing or email of your intention to cancel the exam booking. The administration fee will be deducted from the fee paid and the balance will be refunded to your credit card within 30 days of the cancellation
- Your exam fee will not be refunded if you cancel your booking within 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) of the booked exam date
- Your exam fee will not be refunded if you wish to reschedule your booking within 10 working days (Monday to Friday including Bank Holidays) of the booked exam date. A further exam fee will be payable for a new exam booking
- Valid Photo ID is required for this exam. You will not be allowed to attend the exam if you fail to bring this on the day of your examination
- This exam is non-transferable and can not be re-sold.
Special Allowances
If you have a disability that will affect your performance in the exam, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss any special requirements.
MSP Exam Fees
| 2009 |
| Foundation Exam = £185 (inc. VAT) |
| Practitioner Exam = £240 (inc. VAT) |
| Advanced Practitioner Exam = £240 (inc. VAT) |
| Practitioner Re-Registration Exam = £145 (inc. VAT) |
| Advanced Practitioner Re-Registration Exam = £145 (inc. VAT) |
IMPORTANT: If you are booking on to take the Advanced Practitioner Examination, your case study reading material will be sent to you when your booking is confirmed. Please ensure you read the case study in preparation for your exam, and please bring it with you on the day.
Suggested Reading
The recommended publication for the MSP Examinations is Managing Successful Programmes - £45 (core text). To browse related books and many others visit our secure online bookshop APMG-Business Books.
On the Day of Your Exam
- Please aim to arrive in good time - at least 30 minutes before the start time.
- Please bring a BLUE OR BLACK pen for writing your answers to the MSP Foundation / Advanced Practitioner exam.
- Please bring a PENCIL for writing your MSP Practitioner exam.
- Please bring an ERASER should any mistakes be made when writing your MSP Practitioner exam.
- For the Foundation exam this is a closed book examination and so you may not open your manual.
- Reference to the MSP Manual is permitted during the Practitioner exam and the manual may be tabbed or annotated. No other reference material is permitted in the examination.
- Reference to the MSP Manual is permitted during the Advanced Practitioner exam and the manual may be tabbed or annotated. Other material in the form of course notes, examples, copies of presentations, etc. can be used during this examination but no electronic aids, such as laptops, may be used.
- No late arrivals will be allowed into the exam room, all candidates are responsible for arriving at the exam on time and no excuses will be permitted. A further exam fee will be payable for a new exam booking if you are late.
Important Message to All Candidates
If you are thinking of taking a training course we strongly recommend that any training you receive is through an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO).
Only ATOs and their affiliates have licences to offer training courses that incorporate official OGC trademarks, brands and copyright material.
These ATOs have been fully accredited by the APM Group, who are the official accreditor on behalf of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). The accreditation process involves a rigorous assessment of the organisation's management systems, course materials and trainers, assuring the quality of training provided.
Organisations offering training who do not appear on the above list, or are not affiliated to an ATO, may be in breach of copyright law. Please do not support illegal use of copyright material.
