Strategic Planning Associate (SPA)

Designation Requirements
Credential Title Strategic Planning Associate
   
Role Student, Apprentice, or New to Strategic Planning
Eligibility Requirements
  • Meet ASP criteria for Student membership*
  • Has a senior planning professional mentor, preferably ASP certified
  • No prior experience in Planning nor demonstration of Business Acumen
  • Agree to apply for SPP within 3 years
Steps to Obtaining Credential
  • Submit ASP Qualifying Application and pay Application Fee
  • Upon qualification, submit PTC Test Center Application and pay Exam Fee
  • Take and pass SPP exam to demonstrate knowledge of the field prior to gaining requisite professional experience
  • Partial scholarship may be available
Exam Information
  • 3 hours and 160 questions
  • SPA candidate takes SPP Exam, which covers Level I in ASP BOK Framework
Application Fee
  • $100 for ASP Members
  • $150 for Non-Members
Exam Fee
  • $300 for ASP Members
  • $400 for Non-Members
    Note: International Test Center Surcharge: $100 - To set up Exam Location outside of US & Canada; Surcharge included in fee when home country not US or Canada.
Re-Certification
  • Credential good for up to three (3) years
  • No Recertification

*For student membership criteria, see ASP Student Discount Policy on the ASP Membership/Application webpage.

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Sample Certificate

SMP Certificate