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 95% pass rate of the IASP certification exam by those who have completed our SMPS program.
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- At last count, 31% of all IASP certified professionals completed the LBL SMPS course on their pathway to certification
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- 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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LBL Strategies has offered online IASP Certification exam preparation courses for over a decade.

Baldrige

Qualified International Association for Strategy Professionals

International International Association for Strategy Professionals

Approved Learning Provider

The George Washington University College of Professional Studies
Upcoming Programs
Mastering Strategy- Bootcamp
SPRING BOOTCAMP
- May 5- 9, 2025
- Receive 5% Early Bird Discount when registering prior to April 6, 2025
SUMMER BOOTCAMP
- August 4- 8, 2025
- Receive 5% Early Bird Discount when registering prior to July 6, 2025
FALL BOOTCAMP
- December 1-5, 2025
- Receive 5% Early Bird Discount when registering prior to November 2, 2025
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.
Mastering Strategy - Live Online 10-Week Training Program
SPRING/ SUMMER PROGRAM:
- May 1- July 3, 2025
- Ten weekly sessions (2 - 2.5 hours each).
- For US students, class begins Thursday, May 1st (7pm EDT).
- For Australian and other Asian Pacific students, class begins Friday May 2nd (8:30a Australian Central Standard Time ACST / 9:00a Australian Eastern Standard Time AEST)
- Receive 5% Early-Bird Discount when registering prior to March 30, 2025
- All sessions are recorded for future reference
SUMMER PROGRAM:
- Ten consecutive Tuesdays, June 10- August 12, 2025
- Weekly sessions start at 10:00AM EST and run for 2 -2.5 hours each
- Receive 5% Early-Bird Discount when registering prior to May 9, 2025
- 10:00AM EST and run for 2 -2.5 hours each
- All sessions are recorded for future reference
FALL PROGRAM:
- Ten consecutive Tuesdays, September 9- November 11, 2025
- Weekly sessions start at 10:00AM EST and run for 2 -2.5 hours each
- Receive 5% Early-Bird Discount when registering prior to August 8, 2025
- 10:00AM EST and run for 2 -2.5 hours each
- All sessions are recorded for future reference
Location:
Online Live via Zoom
Course Fee: $2,960*
(Optional George Washington University – CEPL Certification for additional 20%)
Text Book: Order Here (required)
Upcoming Information Sessions- IASP Certification
Do you have questions about the IASP Exam or certification process?
We've got the answers!
Join industry experts as they provide insider insights, step-by-step guidance, and live Q&A to help you navigate the certification process.
This webinar is absolutely free!
April 23, 2025 1.00PM EST
July 23, 2025 1.00PM EST
Oct. 29, 2025 1.00PM EST
Information Sessions- Updates to IASP BOK 3.0
The Mastering Strategy: Strategic Management Performance System Certification Program (SMPS) is offered in association with George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, part of the College of Professional Studies and the Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence.
Learners who successfully complete the program may earn a university certificate from George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, part of the College of Professional Studies, co-endorsed by The Baldrige Foundation Institute for Performance Excellence
The Mastering Strategy: Strategic Management Performance System Certification Program (SMPS) is intensive hands-on continuing professional education for working professionals looking to build their knowledge base and skill sets in the management of strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
The program is designed for professionals looking to develop strategic management competencies and learn strategic tools to help their organizations 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:
- Optional George Washington University-CEPL 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
- Optional George Washington University-CEPL Certification in the SMPS frameworkAdditonal 20%
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management System
- Access to Instructional Team
- Program Technical Support
- Program Textbook: Strategy in the 21st CenturyFirst Edition Included
- 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
- Optional George Washington University-CEPL Certification in the SMPS frameworkAdditonal 20%
- 24/7 Access to Learning Management System
- Access to Instructional TeamProgram Technical SupportProgram Textbook: Strategy in the 21st CenturySecond Edition $95-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
- Optional George Washington University-CEPL Certification in the SMPS frameworkAdditonal 20%
- 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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CERTIFICATION EXPLANATION
It is important to clarify the distinction between certifications.
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.