Preparing for the IASP Certification Exam?
Look no further! LBL Strategies is a Certification Preparation Provider (CPP) and Authorized Learning Provider (ALP) for the International Association for Strategy Professionals. We have proven success with equipping learners to pass the IASP Certification Exam:
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- Currently a 96% pass rate of the IASP SPP certification exam of those who have completed our SMPS course
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- At last count, 18% of all IASP certified professionals completed the LBL SMPS course on their pathway to certification
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- Alignment of the SMPS content to IASP Body of Knowledge Guide 2.0
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LBL Strategies offers the FIRST online IASP Certification exam preparation course.
UPCOMING IASP EXAM CYCLES
2023
- Spring cycle: May 22 to June 9;
- Fall cycle: September 4-17;
- Winter cycle: November 27 to December 8

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The George Washington University College of Professional Studies
The Mastering Strategy: Strategic Management Performance System Certification Program, offered in association with the George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, part of the College of Professional Studies is an intensive, hands-on Continuing Professional Education program designed for professionals who are looking to build their skill sets in the management of strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
This program equips you with the skills you need to help your organization and yourself succeed by:
- Imparting the full strategy management process into your everyday decisions
- Learning effective strategic planning, implementation and evaluation practices
- Learning how to lead strategic planning efforts
- Bridging the gap between planning and execution principles and practical tools to guide agile planning and decision making.
- Preparing you for the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) certification (if applicable)
As a founding member and Registered Education Provider for the International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP), we stay at the forefront of strategy education, training, professional certification, and consultation services.
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Testimonials
The course I’ve taken with you guys has bridged some gaps that I had before the exam. It didn’t just help me pass the exam, it actually enabled me to score among the top 3 of that examination period.
The course was very comprehensive, clear and practical. I would definitely recommend it for anyone interested in the field of strategy.
Abdulrahman Alturki, Senior Strategic Planning and Performance Specialist
Ministry of Human Resources, S.A.
I am very pleased to inform that I got certified SMP! I am grateful to you and LBL Strategies for your support for making this possible. I followed all the advices given during the course and those you gave for preparation of the exam, and i can say they were helpful.
Special thanks to Doug and Randall for making the Mastering Strategy course.
N’fah Zakarya Ouattara, Financial Controller
Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited
Khaled Al Sakhel, SPP Senior Investment Specialist
Almajdouie Group Holding. Saudi Arabia
Lisa Price, SMP Executive Director
Office of Strategy, Planning and Performance
Prince George's County School System
Jacqueline Lavorgna, SMP Associate Director
Education and Business Transformation
Southern New Hampshire University
Naseem Saiyed
Deputy Director for Strategy
NASA
Nasser Turki Alotaibi
General Directorate of Military Survey
Saudi Arabia
Major Brett Butler, US Army.
It's official! You can add one more to your list of Strategic Management Performance System program graduates who went on to pass the SPP certification exam. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Docebo materials and practical tips during the Mastering Strategy course, and for providing the recordings of all the sessions. I used all of this information to prepare for the exam. .
Thank you to you, Doug, and Richard for helping me prepare for the exam. I am excited about the new opportunities this may allow.
Karyn Linn,
“Thank you for helping me to pass the SPP exam. My regards to all LBL Strategies staff. My earning the SPP certification encouraged my colleagues to enroll the LBL Strategies Mastering Strategy Online preparatory course.”
Eng. Soliman Mustafa Soliman
Planning Manager & OSM
Defense Industrial Group (DIG)
Khartoum – Sudan
This program is offered in three great format options:
- GWU Certification in the SMPS framework
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management System
- Access to Instructional Team
- Program Technical Support
- Program Textbook: Strategy in the 21st Century
- SMPS Strategic Management Toolkit with 50+ Tools
- International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) new member discount
- IASP Industry Certification Exam Preparation (SPP and SMP)
- IASP Certification Practice Exams
- IASP Re-certfication Units
- Live Online Instruction (IASP REP/SMP certified instructors)
- Interact with Program Participants and Colleagues Worldwide
- Live Interaction with Instructional Team
- Instructor Feedback on Application Exercises
- Group Discussions
- Peer exercises and review
- Breakout Group case study application
- Lunch & learn guest subject matter experts
- Capstone Application Project and Presentation
- GWU Certification in the SMPS framework
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management System
- Access to Instructional Team
- Program Technical Support
- Program Textbook: Strategy in the 21st Century$65-required
- SMPS Strategic Management Toolkit with 50+ Tools
- International Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) new member discount
- IASP Industry Certification Exam Preparation (SPP and SMP)
- IASP Certification Practice Exams
- IASP Re-certfication Units
- Live Online Instruction (IASP REP/SMP certified instructors)
- Interact with Program Participants and Colleagues Worldwide
- Live Interaction with Instructional Team
- Instructor Feedback on Application Exercises
- Group Discussions
- Peer exercises and review
- Breakout Group case study application
- Lunch & learn guest subject matter experts
- Capstone Application Project and Presentation
- GWU Certification in the SMPS framework
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management System
- Access to Instructional TeamProgram Technical SupportProgram Textbook: Strategy in the 21st Century$65-requiredSMPS Strategic Management Toolkit with 50+ ToolsInternational Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) new member discountIASP Industry Certification Exam Preparation (SPP and SMP)IASP Certification Practice ExamsIASP Re-certfication UnitsLive Online Instruction (IASP REP/SMP certified instructors)Interact with Program Participants and Colleagues WorldwideLive Interaction with Instructional TeamInstructor Feedback on Application ExercisesGroup DiscussionsPeer exercises and reviewBreakout Group case study applicationLunch & learn guest subject matter expertsCapstone Application Project and Presentation
- GWU Certification in the SMPS framework
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management SystemN/A
- Access to Instructional TeamProgram Technical SupportProgram Textbook: Strategy in the 21st CenturyOptionalSMPS Strategic Management Toolkit with 50+ ToolsInternational Association for Strategy Professionals (IASP) new member discountIASP Industry Certification Exam Preparation (SPP and SMP)IASP Certification Practice ExamsIASP Re-certfication UnitsLive Online Instruction (IASP REP/SMP certified instructors)Interact with Program Participants and Colleagues WorldwideLive Interaction with Instructional TeamInstructor Feedback on Application ExercisesGroup DiscussionsPeer exercises and reviewBreakout Group case study applicationLunch & learn guest subject matter expertsCapstone Application Project and Presentation
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Upcoming Programs
Mastering Strategy- Bootcamp
Upcoming Bootcamp: Strategic Management Performance System (SMPS) Certification Program
Join LBL Strategies, in partnership with the Baldrige Foundation and the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, for a live online education and training program.
Mastering Strategy Bootcamp is designed for professionals to acquire knowledge and build skills in leadership and management of strategy formulation, implementation and control.
This program is recognized by the International Association for Strategy Professionals as an IASP exam preparation course (for both SPP & SMP).
WHEN:
10 half-day sessions, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST (Live online via Zoom)
Week 1: May 1- May 5, 2023
Week 2: May 8- May 12, 2023
5 full day sessions, in-person
October 23- 27, 2023 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Monday- Friday)
December 10-14, 2023 – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Sunday- Thursday)
Register by April 3rd for 5% "early bird" discount.
Mastering Strategy - Live Online 10-Week Training Program
SUMMER PROGRAM:
- Ten consecutive Tuesdays, June 6, 2023 – August 8, 2023
- Each two-hour session will run from 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET.
- Receive 5% Early-Bird Discount when registering prior to May 8, 2023
This program is open to professionals from ALL sectors.
Location:
Online Live via Zoom
Course Fee: $2895*
Textbook: $65 (required)
Mastering Strategy Self-Paced Online
You may register and proceed through the Mastering Strategy program at your convenience utlizing our highly interactive on-demand modules.