Certified Strategy Professional

Certified Strategy Professional “CSP” is a certification for professionals who demonstrate knowledge, skills and competencies in strategy as per the requirements of the Canadian College for Leadership & Management “CCLM”.

CSP’s are game changers, they create new strategies, new products and new futures to their organizations. CSP’s deploys effectively various strategic planning tools, are business shrewd with unique skills in problems analysis and solving. They are also change agents as they disrupt the status quo with their new ideas and challenges.

Learners may earn the CSP certificate by:

Studying the textbook (i.e. Bok) and then writing the exam
Or attending the Self-Study course, which includes the exam

The CSP BoK comprises of various themes of knowledge and skills which a CSP must demonstrate competency in. A CSP:

Understands the basics of strategic planning and development, crafts inspiring visions and uses various strategic tools.
Is a business shrewd with the required business and financial literacy, manages by objectives and plans with risk in mind.
Demonstrates unique skills in problem definition, analysis and solving.
Applies logical and critical thinking to complex situations and problems.
Applies best practices in project management, initiates, plans, executes, monitors and closes projects for success.
Is a change agent, crafts and deploys effective change management strategies.
Manages and influences change through the power of positive imagery and appreciation.
Is ethical, endorses and enforces ethical practices and respects people’s rights in workplaces.

This body of knowledge is explained in the Self-Study course, and also in the CSP BoK (or textbook).

2 hour exam

The time limit for the exam is 1 hour.

100 questions

All are multiple choice questions.

Online Exam

Online exam with instant results

Writing your exam

Once you pay for your exam on our Learning Management System (LMS), you will get instant access to the exam.
This access is valid for 90 days if you pay for the exam or the Self-Study Course which includes the exam.

ID Verification & Your Certificate

Identity Verification: Within 24 hours of your registration, you will receive an Identity Verification link. All students must verify their IDs using Stripe Identity. This is required before issuing your certificate.
- The provided link for identity verification is for single use only and will expire after 48 hours. Please ensure the verification is completed within this period. Learn how to do it here.
Certificate Issuance: Upon successfully passing the exam, you must accept a confidentiality statement in the LMS. Your certificate will then be available under “Achievements.”

Renewing your certificate

Your certificate must be renewed every 3 years by filling an online form and paying the renewal fee. The process is simple and straightforward. Visit (Renewals) on our LMS for further details.

Certified professionals must maintain an ‘Active’ status of their certifications by renewing it every three years. Once the certification passes its expiry date, it will show as “Suspended” in the Certification Registry, and this status remains for 3 months. This would be the last chance to renew the certification without writing the exam again. If the 3-month period elapses, the certification status becomes “Expired” and the exam must be completed again. Certified professionals cannot use their void and invalid certificate anymore.

Eligibility Requirement

All CCLM certification exams are available to all candidates. Any professional can attend the courses or register for the exams.

CSP Practice & Simulation Tests

The CSP Practice & Simulation Tests include a comprehensive library of 450 practice and simulation questions for the Certified Strategy Professional (CSP) exam.

Practice Questions:

Organized into 50-question modules or chapters, aligning with the CSP textbook and Body of Knowledge.

Simulation Test:

Consists of 100 randomly selected questions from the 450-question library.
Each attempt presents a unique and randomized set of questions, ensuring a thorough assessment of your understanding across all CSP concepts and modules.

The Practice & Simulation Tests are meant to provide:

Targeted Practice: Questions organized by module and chapter for focused study.
Realistic Simulations: a full-length practice test mirroring the real exam experience.
Detailed Performance Analysis:
- View your scores and compare them to the passing threshold.
- Review questions, correct answers, and incorrect answers with explanations.
- Access a detailed report highlighting your performance in each chapter and module, identifying areas for improvement.
Unlimited Practice: Retake practice questions and tests as many times as needed to solidify your understanding.