There are currently three qualifications available for MSP.

Foundation - the first qualification consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be answered in 40 minutes. This is a closed-book examination.
 
Intermediate - the 2nd qualification is 90 minutes long, with 20 minutes reading time before the exam.The exam is closed book, and consists of 5 questions, of which 3 must be answered. No reference material is allowed. The Intermediate exam is designed to test the candidates knowledge of basic concepts and understanding of MSP

Practitioner - this is a case study question to test comprehension of the method, to be answered in 90 minutes. 2 out of 4 questions must be answered. Paper based Reference material can be used during this part of the examination. Pre-reading material is issued at the time of the exam and candidates get 10 minutes reading time before the 90 minute exam begins.

Background to Qualifications/Eligibility

Candidates must always take the Foundation Examination before the Intermediate and Practitioner Examinations, either on the same day or separately. If a candidate has previously passed the Foundation Examination, they are qualified to sit the Intermediate and Practitioner Examinations without the need to re-sit the Foundation Examination. 

If a candidate chooses to sit the Foundation Examination only, and passes, they will receive a "Foundation Examination" certificate stating that they have passed. However, if a candidate sits the Foundation Examination, Intermediate and  Practitioner Examination on the same day, and passes all three, they will receive a "Practitioner Examination" certificate, but not any other certificate.