--- description: Learn more about SPOL. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: SPOL Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Accreditation Management Software](/directory/1437/accreditation-management/software) > [SPOL](/software/115455/spol) # SPOL Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/115455/spol > SPOL is a cloud-based strategic management software for higher education institutions which covers planning, budgeting, accreditation, credentialing, and assessment. The platform provides colleges and universities with a collaborative framework and real-time data for informed decision making. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of SPOL • SPOL framework is designed to promote collaboration across planning, assessment, accreditation, credentialing, and budgeting to facilitate informed decision-making and high-level analysis at all levels of the institution. • SPOL’s accreditation platform enables compliance with both regional and specialized standards of accreditation, and aims to streamline documentation through templates and previous evidence. • Key program and student data is collected, aggregated, and documented in a single location, and institutional and program effectiveness can be analyzed with in-depth reporting. • SPOL’s planning tools allow users to link resource allocations to cost-benefit analyses and financial plans. • Faculty credentials can be mapped to academic courses and disciplines to align course offerings and optimize learning, and all credentials can be tracked, updated, and verified through a central repository. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 4 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Strategic Planning Online - **Location**: Coral Springs, US - **Founded**: 2004 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 15,000.00 - **Pricing Details**: Contact SPOL for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Assessment Management - Budgeting/Forecasting - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Management - Configurable Workflow - Customizable Reports - Dashboard - Document Management - For Higher Education - Goal Setting/Tracking - Idea Management - KPI Monitoring - Planning Tools - Prioritization - Progress Reports - Real-Time Data - Requirements Management - Reviewer Portal ## Integrations (1 total) - Canvas ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support ## Category - [Accreditation Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1437/accreditation-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Accreditation Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1437/accreditation-management/software) - [Strategic Planning Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1301/strategic-planning/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We have utilized custom reports for some of our needs that were not a part of the reports directory. I also like that as an administrator, I can impersonate someone to see what they are seeing. It has been very helpful for training. > > **Cons**: With so many great features, there are few things I don't like about the software. While it is easy to change labels, when the reports print out, the old label is still there. The other thing I don't like is the document inventory which enables others to see documents placed in the repository who are not in your unit. > > We have been using planning software for the last 15 years. Since purchasing SPOL, we found that it provides a platform that is easy for our users to navigate. Usually after one training session they are able to go back in and pick-up where they left off. The budgeting module was instrumental in aligning our planning and budgeting process and was used for the first time this year to request and review strategic requests. It was wonderful to see the budget request aligned with the outcomes, tasks, and metrics. The credentialing module allowed our faculty to input prior educational and professional experience in one place with the ability for them to update as information changed and for us to pull reports. Customer service is outstanding. The techs are responsive, knowledgeable and very approachable. They know their stuff. ----- ### "Outstanding Software" — 5.0/5 > **Maribeth** | *24 May 2019* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Flexible, reliable and helps our institution stay focused on our strategic priorities. > > **Cons**: Need to be able to customize reports. It’s getting better all the time. SPOL Comany is really tuned into the needs of the user. They are continually upgrading SPOL to provide greater functionality based on user feedback. Awesome company\! > > Outstanding. ----- ### "Customer Service is Key" — 5.0/5 > **Anita** | *28 February 2020* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Being able to upload existing spreadsheet information to help avoid time consuming manual entry. Also being able to export and correct data. > > **Cons**: Navigating to the correct location. Perhaps a brief description tool tip would help when you hover over titles. > > We are impressed with the level of personal attention we received from SPOL’s customer service team when recently we had some issues with uploading information. Our representative promptly and effectively resolved the issues with clear, thorough instructions, helpful advice and patience during the process. His solutions helped us resolve some previous errors and offered assistance in helping to avoid future mistakes. We have confidence in our continuing relationship with SPOL customer service and the support they provide for our long-range planning efforts. ----- ### "One Year Experience" — 5.0/5 > **Kristin** | *28 May 2019* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The best features I have found in SPOL is the approval process that we use for our Action Plans in the Planning module. The other great feature about SPOL is how it ties everything that an institution is doing together to assist with the Accreditation visits. > > **Cons**: Jefferson College has been working with Assessment for a while and the new Assessment module is an improvement over the previous, however it did offer the secondary assessment feature that our committee was interested in. ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/115455/spol) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data