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.

Available Dates 2010

MSP® Foundation Examination

MSP® Practitioner Examination

MSP® Advanced Practitioner Examination

MSP 2010 Exam Fees

Foundation Examination - £190.00 (inc. VAT)
Practitioner Examination - £245.00 (inc. VAT)
Advanced Practitioner Examination - £245.00 (inc. VAT)
Practitioner Re-Registration Examination - £150.00 (inc. VAT)
Advanced Practitioner Re-Registration Examination - £150.00 (inc. VAT)

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.

Download the MSP Open Centre Application Form 2010. Once you have completed your application form, please email (servicedesk@apmg-uk.com) or fax (00 +44 (0)1494 459559) it to us with your credit card details, or post it with a cheque (If you are paying by cheque, the application will need to reach us at least 2 weeks prior to the exam date to allow for the chequepayment to be processed). Please note that no new bookings will be accepted a week prior to the date of the advertised examinations. Applications received after this time will not be processed.

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. All applications must be submitted the Friday preceding the examination dates stated below. Applications received after this time will not be processed.

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.

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 othersvisit our secure online bookshop APMG-Business Books.

Terms & Conditions

Once a booking is confirmed, please comply with the exam date. Please note the following apply to changes made to your exam booking:

• APMG-UK do not invoice public candidates. Payment must be made at time of booking
• 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
• An administration fee of £51.50 (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-UK 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
• You will need to bring your photo ID to the exam centre. Either a passport or driving license will suffice. If you do not bring this with you on the day you will not be able to sit the examination
• This exam is non-transferable and can not be re-sold.

You will receive a formal receipt for any payment made 6 - 8 weeks after you sit the exams.

APMG has the right to invalidate the exam results without prior notice if the candidate has been found to receive unaccredited training.

When attending an open examination centre, please ensure that you are polite and courteous to the venue staff, APMG-UK invigilator and other candidates. Please remember that there are several examination sessions throughout the day so should you arrive early, please check an examination is not in progress before entering the room and do not create excessive noise near the room in case this disrupts other candidates. You will be asked to leave the examination if your behaviour is abusive or disruptive.

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.

On the Day of Your Exam

• Please aim to arrive in good time - at least 30 minutes before the start time
• You will need to bring your photo ID to the exam centre. Either a passport or driving license will suffice. If you do not bring this with you on the day you will not be able to sit the examination  
• Please bring a PENCIL for writing your MSP Practitioner exam. Please also bring an ERASER should any mistakes be made when writing your exam
• No calculations will be necessary, so calculators are not required
• 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.

Venue Information

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