Program Overview

The Balanced Scorecard Master Professional Certification Program provides participants with the tools they need to build, implement, and sustain a balanced scorecard planning and management system in their organization. Courses are taught by specialized balanced scorecard training experts through a series of hands-on, interactive workshops. This program is ideal for anyone interested in helping their organizations focus on strategy and improve performance.

Topics covered by this course include:

• BSI’s Nine Steps to Success™ methodology for building and implementing balanced scorecard planning and management systems
• Formulating organizational strategy and aligning work with desired outcomes
• Creating employee buy-in to strategy and increasing accountability
• Designing and implementing a scorecard within existing frameworks and in various types of organizations
• Organizational assessments for setting vision, mission, and strategy
• And more!

Balanced Scorecard
Master Professional Certification Series

BSMP certification can be achieved by taking the stand-alone 10-day BSMP Course (plus exam) or by first earning BSP Certification and then returning to complete the BSMP Application Course.

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Balanced Scorecard Master Professional Course

LIVE ONLINE version – 10 days
The US-based course is priced at $9,000.
International pricing will vary based on region.

This 10-day program is a comprehensive program on leading a balanced scorecard planning and management system implementation. It is the fastest pathway for participants to receive Balanced Scorecard Master Professional certification. The program, covering two calendar weeks, is ideal for participants charged with building, implementing, managing, and sustaining balanced scorecard planning and management systems. It was developed by the Balanced Scorecard Institute for members of internal balanced scorecard teams who want to learn how to build, deploy, and sustain scorecard systems, and for anyone who wants to incorporate lessons learned and best practices into the development of a strategic management system.

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Balanced Scorecard Master Professional (BSMP) Certification Application Course

LIVE ONLINE version – 5 days
The US-based course is priced at $4,500.
International pricing will vary based on region.

This Application course offers certified Balanced Scorecard Professionals a way to upgrade to full BSMP certification. The program is ideal for participants charged with building, implementing, managing, and sustaining balanced scorecard planning and management systems. It was developed for members of internal balanced scorecard teams who want to learn how to build, deploy, and sustain scorecard systems, and for anyone who wants to incorporate lessons learned and best practices into the development of a strategic management system. Completion of the BSP certification is required before registration for this course will be approved. It is recommended that participants wait a few months after completing the BSP certification before taking the BSMP Application course.

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Available discounts for courses hosted in the United States

Early Bird Discount Save $500 if you register 30 days before the course starts	Public Sector Discount Save $250 if you work for a non-profit or a government organization	Group Rate Discount Save $500 each if your team of 3 or more register for the same course

Schedule and Registration

How to Get Certified

To earn BSMP certification, all participants are required to attend all sessions of the program and pass the Balanced Scorecard Professional certification exam. The exam, administered online, has 40 questions (multiple choice or true/false pulled randomly from a larger pool of questions). There is a 75-minute time limit to complete the exam and results are posted immediately. A score of 75% is needed to pass.

What Is the Required Time Commitment?

A total expected number of hours is approximately 38. This includes:

• Pre-course reading / orientation requirements: 4 hours
• Live online sessions: 30 hours (3 hours per session for 10 sessions)
• Offline reading / study: 3 hours (minimal preparation between sessions and before the exam)
• Certification Exam: 1 hour

10 Sessions Per Program

Each program will include one 60-90-minute lecture webinar, plus a 60-90-minute small group exercise.

Session Lecture

For the first half of each session, an expert consultant will present content to the entire class. Much like BSI’s other educational webinars, this presentation will intersperse polling questions and other activities and will include a Q&A session at the end.

Session Small Group Exercise

For the second half of each session, delegates will be split into small groups of 4-5. The groups will be tasked with completing a small group exercise via web conference. All exercises will be facilitated by an expert consultant. Participants are required to engage via web camera and microphone.

Reading, Quizzes and Exam

Sessions will be complemented with reading assignments, quizzes (not graded), discussion board dialog, and small-group instructor feedback. Upon completion of the course, participants will be required to take and pass the online BSP Exam to become certified.

Technical Requirements

Live Online programs will be delivered using Zoom. Requirements to attend a Zoom session include:

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
• Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
• A webcam or HD webcam – built-in or USB plug-in
• Or, a HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card

More details about Zoom’s technical requirements can be found here.

The Value of Online Training

Online BSI courses are minimally discounted compared to our live in-person courses. Just as many Universities have found, the cost related to offering a quality course online are just as high, if not higher, than offering a course in person. Direct interaction with experienced BSI consultants is integral to the quality of all our programs, live or online. BSI consultants facilitate all interactive exercises in addition to the lecture, so each participant will likely see 120-180 minutes of instructor time each week, in addition to discussion board and homework review. The value of the content is the same, only the delivery is designed to meet the needs of those that can’t (or don’t want) to travel or be away from their office for five days.

Certifications You Can Trust

In order to provide a seamless, high quality learning experience for the current and aspiring strategy leaders, BSI has partnered with The George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL), a part of the College of Professional Studies.

Upon successful completion of the Balanced Scorecard Master Professional Certification program, participants have the option of earning an additional certificate of completion from the renowned George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (GW CEPL), part of the GW College of Professional Studies (GW CPS). For more information about GW CEPL, visit: www.gwu.edu/cepl or contact cepl@gwu.edu.

Credit Hours

Continuing Education Units

The certification gives participants the status of alumni of GW CEPL’s executive education programs, and an opportunity to obtain highly-coveted Continuing Education Units.  Please note the additional fee of $900 for the Balanced Scorecard Master Professional Application certification to obtain 4 Continuing Education Units.  Participants selecting this option would count as alumni of George Washington University’s non-degree executive education programs, which is distinct from degree-bearing academic programs.

Professional Development Units

Balanced Scorecard Institute is an Authorized Training Partner for the Project Management Institute (PMI) and provides Professional Development Units (PDUs) for the Balanced Scorecard Master Professional Certification course. Shown below are the instructional hours spent on each area of the PMI Talent Triangle for this course. Access PMI.org and navigate to the Online PDU Reporting (CCR) System.

The PMI Authorized Training Partner seal is a mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.