Strategic Management Professional (SMP)
IASP (International Association for Strategy Professionals, formerly ASP)
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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$725
Exam fee — non-member
$925
Application fee
$250
Prep course
$0 – $2,000
Total investment
$925 – $3,175
Regional recognition
GCC · North America · Europe
Notes
IASP Level II exam: 160 multiple-choice questions, 3 h, live online proctoring, taken within 13 months of approval. Application $200/$250 + exam $725/$925 (member/non-member). Eligibility e.g. 10 years in the BOK domains, or 7 years plus an active SPP, with high proficiency in five Business Acumen areas; 3 references. Recertify every 3 years.
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