Turn Great Ideas Into Real Results
ToP®Strategic Planning – 2-Day In-Person Course
Tired of strategic plans that collect dust?
Learn a practical, people-powered method to build shared vision, create alignment, and drive action that sticks.
What You’ll Learn:
In this highly interactive, hands-on course, you’ll discover how to:
- Facilitate inclusive strategic planning using the ToP framework
- Align diverse stakeholders around shared purpose and priorities
- Break down big ideas into actionable, measurable steps
- Gain buy-in and commitment from start to finish
- Create a living strategy your team actually uses
Who Should Attend
This course is for leaders, facilitators, teams, and changemakers who want to:
- Lead strategic planning efforts that inspire real commitment
- Turn stakeholder input into meaningful direction
- Guide groups toward clear, achievable priorities
- Create a roadmap that actually leads to results
Whether you’re with a nonprofit, government agency, or mission-driven organization, this course is built for people who want to turn conversations into movement.
Why It Works
This isn’t your typical top-down planning model.
ToP Strategic Planning puts people at the center — building ownership, insight, and clarity at every step.
The result? Plans people believe in and are motivated to implement.
Continuing Education + Professional Growth
- 13.5 NCHEC (CHES & MCHES)
- 14.5 AICP (APA)
- 14 PDU (CAPM)
Course Format
- 2-Day, In-Person
- Facilitated by Qualified & Mentor ToP® Trainers
- Highly interactive — real-world practice, reflection, and application
- Includes printed workbook and reusable template
Prerequisites
Pricing Structure
We offer sliding-scale pricing to ensure access across organizational types and sizes.
Discounts and group rates available — just ask.
- Corporate or Large Non-Profits (budget>$5 million) => $1,250
- Public Government => $1,050
- Individual Professional or Mid-Sized Non-Profit (budget $1-5 million) => $950
- Small Non-Profit or Student/ID Required (budget < $1 million) =. $650
Current Courses
Don’t see a course near you?
We can help you coordinate a public course in your area or bring an in-house course to your organization.
Learn More About In-House ToP Training
Our in-house ToP training programs are tailored to your team’s specific needs, providing customized learning experiences that address your organization’s unique challenges and goals.
More ToP® Courses
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Make sense of complex systems and external trends to inform strategy.
ToP Strategic Planning
Guide teams through a participatory, results-driven planning process that drives ownership and action.
ToP Secrets of Implementation
Help teams stay aligned and adaptive during implementation — turn strategy into momentum.
Learn More About In-House ToP Training
Our in-house ToP training programs are tailored to your team’s specific needs, providing customized learning experiences that address your organization’s unique challenges and goals.
Ready to Empower Your Team?
Contact us today to learn more about our ToP training courses and how they can benefit your organization.