Mastering Strategy On-Demand: Self-Paced Strategic Management Course

(The Mastering Strategy program, in all three formats, is recognized by the International Association for Strategy Professionals as an IASP exam preparation course.)

Learn to lead the entire strategic management process, and also earn university-certification, at your own pace!

Learn at your own pace with sixteen highly interactive, on-demand modules. You may register and proceed through the strategic management course at your convenience anytime.

The self-paced, independent learning edition of Mastering Strategy: Strategic Management Performance System is ideal for professionals who have an unpredictable schedule. During the mastering strategy program, you'll build lifelong skills in the management of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation - all with the flexibility to learn according to your needs.

Additionally, this is the only online strategic management course that prepares you for the IASP SPP and SMP certification exams.

  • Currently a 95% pass rate of the IASP certification exam by those who have completed our SMPS program.
  • At last count, 31% of all IASP certified Strategic Planning Professionals, 12% of all IASP Strategic Management Professionals, completed the LBL Mastering Strategy SMPS course on their pathway to certification
  • Alignment with the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) Body of Knowledge (BOK), including the most recent edition, IASP BOK 3.0.
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Program Fee:
$1,960                                                                                                (Optional George Washington University – CEPL Certification for additional 20%) 

Text Book:
First Edition of textbook Included

*If you'd like to talk to someone at LBL about payment plans or want more information about the program, contact us at contact@lblstrategies.com

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Questions? Reach out to schedule a meeting with a member of the LBL Strategies team. Our team is here for all your strategy training and consulting needs!

CERTIFICATION EXPLANATION

It is important to clarify the distinction between certifications.

Baldrige Foundation Certification

Offered in partnership with the Baldrige Foundation: Institute for Performance Excellence - Certification in the Strategic Management Performance System framework requires successful completion of an LBL Strategies’ Mastering Strategy program and passing the final certification exam which is administered online. There is NO additional fee for this certification.

University Certification

Offered in association with George Washington University, Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL), part of the College of Professional Studies (GW CPS), this certification requires successful completion of an LBL Strategies’ Mastering Strategy program and passing the final certification exam which is administered online. There is an additional fee of 20% for this certification.

The certification gives participants the status of alumni of GW CEPL's executive education programs, and an opportunity to obtain highly-coveted Continuing Education Units*. For more information about GW CEPL, visit: www.gwu.edu/cepl or contact cepl@gwu.edu.

*One CEU is equivalent to 10 hours of face-to-face instruction time. Participants selecting this option would count as alumni of George Washington University's non-degree executive education programs, which is distinct from degree-bearing academic programs.

Industry Certification

Offered in partnership with the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP), these certifications are provided and administered by the association.  Additional fees are required for IASP certification.

    • IASP offers two levels of industry certification: Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) and Strategic Management Professional (SMP)
    • Information can be found at their website: CLICK HERE
    • As a Certified Preparation Provider, LBL Strategies has tailored the Mastering Strategy course to serve as an “exam prep” course for those who desire to sit for either of the IASP certification exams.  The Mastering Strategy training program is closely aligned to the current IASP Body of Knowledge guides (2.0 and 3.0).
    • Currently, we are proud to boast of a 95% pass rate for everyone who has successfully completed our Mastering Strategy course and sat for an IASP certification exam.
    • Please go to the IASP website for all application requirements, exam schedules, and all other details you need to know to apply for IASP certification.

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