So You Want to be a CPLP

So You Want to Be a CPLP!An Introduction to the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Program (CPLP™)

Why am I here?

Answer your questions Build your CPLP

knowledge base Help you decide if CPLP is

right for you

Who are we?

Tom Miller, CPLPMetro DC ASTD CPLP Program Manager

Tom Coffey, CPLPMetro DC ASTDModerator

Deadra Welcome, CPLPMetro DC ASTD Director of Professional Development

CertificateCertification

What is does certification mean?

CPLP™ Defined

A certification program for learning and performance professionals

Broad based in scope Addresses nine areas of expertise (AOEs) as

defined by the ASTD Competency Model™.

CPLP…A Value Proposition

Individual Team Employer

What’s the value in becoming a CPLP?

Credibility Expanded knowledge & skills Roadmap for development Expanded career opportunities Standards for excellence Reference point for performance Increases retention Continuous improvement Enhanced organizational

performance

http://www.astd.org/Certification.aspx

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ASTD Competency Model

Areas of Expertise

Your Turn…

Questions???

CPLP Certification Requirements

Step 1: Meet Eligibility and

Readiness Requirements

Step 2: Pass the

Knowledge Exam

Step 3: Submit a Successful Work

Product

Step 1: Eligibility

Minimum of three years experience in the field

Five years is recommended

Step 1: Readiness

Do I have the appropriate breadth of

knowledge?

Is this compatible with my career

goals and ambitions?

Do I fully understand the

program requirements?

Do I have the right kind of work product to submit?

Am I ready to make the

commitment?

Step 2: Knowledge Exam

15%

15%

15%

12%

12%

9%

8%

8%

8%

Step 3: Work Product

Current

Answers Questions

Permission

Rated by Experts

Five AOEsDesigning LearningDelivering Training

Measuring & EvaluatingImproving Human

PerformanceManaging the Learning

Function

Passing Score on Knowledge Exam

+

Successful Work Product Submission

=

CPLP Designation

Your Turn…

Time Investment

Program takes approximately 6 – 8 months to complete: 8 -12 weeks for

Knowledge Exam preparation

40 + hours for Work Product Preparation

Testing Fees

Fee Includes: Knowledge Exam Seat Knowledge Exam Score

Report Work Product Score Report CPLP Certificate CPLP Lapel Pin

Fee does not include: Study Materials beyond the

test outline Study Group Support Traveling expenses to and

from testing center Transfers, retesting fees

After June 30, 2008

ASTD National Member $799

Non-Member $999

Metro DC ASTD Chapter Scholarship

Eligibility Member in good standing

w/National and Metro DC ASTD Registered for Knowledge Exam

To Apply (April 30th – May 23rd) Submit application Proof of exam registration Two letters of recommendation Resume Essay

Questions???

Preparation Resources

Metro DC ASTD Chapter Study Group

Create your own materials Find resources on the

internet CPLP Practice Test (pCPLP) Work in pairs or in a team ASTD Podcasts

http://www.astd.org/Home/Education/CPLP-Preparation

ASTD Learning System ASTD CPLP Prep Workshop

(online & ILT) ASTD Learning System

Flashcards ASTD Certificate Program

Workshops

Testing Schedule

3rd-RegistrationDeadline for September Exam

15th through 6th

Knowledge Exam Testing

2nd-RegistrationDeadline for November Exam

9th through 8th

Knowledge Exam Testing

22nd- Work Product Submission Deadline

Designate Recognition

Recognized as an elite player in the profession Awarded the right to use the CPLP designation after

their name Online CPLP Registry Invitation to participate in CPLP professional

development opportunities Can apply for “CPLP Preferred” jobs

CPLP Certificate

CPLP Lapel Pin

CPLP Recertification Program

Three-year cycle Cycle begins the first day of

the month after notification of CPLP success

Designates need to accrue 60 points within the recertification period

Points must tie directly to one or more areas of the ASTD Competency Model

Categories Points

Continuing Education 30

Speaking andInstructing

20

On-the-Job Experience 20

Research andPublishing

20

Leadership andRecognition

15

ProfessionalMembership

15

CPLP Information Center

www.astd.org/certification .aspx

How to Apply

http://www.astd.org/Certification/For-Candidates/How-to-Apply.aspx

Questions???

Deadra Welcome, CPLPDirector, Professional Developmentdir_prof_dev@dcastd.org

Tom Miller, CPLPMetro DC ASTD Chapter CPLP Program Managerthomasjmiller1@gmail.com

www.dcastd.org