Strategy Planning Professional Preparation Course – SPP

About Course

The Strategy Planning Professional Preparation Course (SPP) is a structured and practice-oriented program designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively formulate, execute, and govern organizational strategy.

Aligned with the IASP Body of Knowledge, the course covers the complete strategy management lifecycle, including environmental analysis, strategy formulation, organizational transformation, performance-driven execution, stakeholder engagement, and strategic governance.

Through applied frameworks, real-world examples, and tool-based learning, participants will learn how to translate strategy into clear objectives, initiatives, and performance indicators, while gaining strong preparation for the Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) certification exam.

Understand the IASP Strategy System and the full strategy management lifecycle
Conduct structured internal and external environmental analysis
Apply a wide range of strategic planning and analysis tools
Formulate strategic direction including mission, vision, values, and goals
Translate strategy into SMART objectives, KPIs, and initiatives
Design performance measurement and monitoring systems
Align organizational capabilities and resources with strategy
Manage stakeholder engagement and support change initiatives
Apply strategic governance principles and review mechanisms
Prepare effectively for the Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) certification exam

Course Content

Introduction & Formulate Strategy – Part 1
This section introduces the foundations of strategic planning and the IASP Strategy System. Participants will explore mission, vision, purpose, core values, stakeholder value propositions, and strategic goals, along with initial internal and external environmental analysis to establish a solid strategic context.

Formulate Strategy – Part 2
This section focuses on comprehensive internal and external environmental scanning using structured strategic analysis methods. Participants will learn how to prioritize strategic issues, apply key formulation tools, and complete the main components of a robust and coherent strategic plan.

Transform Organization
This section addresses organizational alignment and strategic transformation. Participants will assess organizational capabilities, operating models, and resources, and learn how to design transformation plans and strategic enablers that support effective strategy implementation.

Execute Strategy
This section focuses on translating strategy into action through the development of strategic objectives, KPIs, and initiatives. Participants will learn performance measurement principles, execution challenges, monitoring techniques, and continuous improvement practices.

Engage Stakeholders
This section covers stakeholder identification, mapping, and engagement strategies. Participants will develop communication and change management approaches to build commitment, manage resistance, and support successful strategy execution.

Govern Strategy & SPP Exam Overview
This section explains strategic governance principles, including oversight, accountability, monitoring, and strategic review processes. It also provides a structured overview and final preparation guidance for the Strategic Planning Professional (SPP) certification exam.

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Strategy Planning Professional Preparation Course – SPP

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Execute Strategy
This section focuses on translating strategy into action through the development of strategic objectives, KPIs, and initiatives. Participants will learn performance measurement principles, execution challenges, monitoring techniques, and continuous improvement practices.

Engage Stakeholders
This section covers stakeholder identification, mapping, and engagement strategies. Participants will develop communication and change management approaches to build commitment, manage resistance, and support successful strategy execution.

Earn a certificate

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Execute Strategy This section focuses on translating strategy into action through the development of strategic objectives, KPIs, and initiatives. Participants will learn performance measurement principles, execution challenges, monitoring techniques, and continuous improvement practices.

Engage Stakeholders This section covers stakeholder identification, mapping, and engagement strategies. Participants will develop communication and change management approaches to build commitment, manage resistance, and support successful strategy execution.

Earn a certificate

Student Ratings & Reviews

Execute Strategy
This section focuses on translating strategy into action through the development of strategic objectives, KPIs, and initiatives. Participants will learn performance measurement principles, execution challenges, monitoring techniques, and continuous improvement practices.

Engage Stakeholders
This section covers stakeholder identification, mapping, and engagement strategies. Participants will develop communication and change management approaches to build commitment, manage resistance, and support successful strategy execution.