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Are You Certifiable?

What Does it Take to Become a CPLP?

Maureen Orey, M.Ed., CPLP

ASTD San Diego – YTTL 2011

Rothwell & Associates

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Session Objectives

Explore the ASTD Competency Model Describe the Certification Process Explain Benefits of Certification Introduce CPLP Readiness Tools

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Certificate vs. Certification?

Certificate, a document attesting to the fact that a person has completed an educational course.Dictionary.com

Certification, in its broadest sense, can be understood to mean “a credential awarded by an employer, a vendor, or an association or independent agency.”Hale, J. (1999). Performance-Based Certification: How to Design a Valid, Defensible, Cost Effective Program.

San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

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Benefits of Certification

Individual professional: Clear direction for professional growth Recognition of competency Resume builder Industry credibility

Employers: Certified professionals in learning and performance Differentiator for candidates/selection tool Path for development of WLP staff

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WLP Model: Foundational Competencies

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WLP Model: Area of Expertise (AOEs)

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ASTD Competency Model

Foundational Competenciesdefine relevant behaviors for

learning and performance professionals to varying degrees.

Areas of Expertise (AOEs)are the specialized knowledge/skills an individual needs over the foundational competencies. An individual may need

expertise in one or more areas.

Rolesare groupings of targeted competencies. They are not job

titles. An individual’s job may encompass one or more

roles, similar to different "hats" that one might have to wear.

The nine modules of the

ASTD Learning System and CPLP exam

align to the nine AOEs.

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Understanding the AOE’s

ACTIVITY:

Spend roughly five minutes with a partner and discuss your thoughts about the breadth of the industry AOEs

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Certification: Highlights

Cost ASTD National Member - $799.00Non-Member - $999.00

Learning system (optional) Formal test prep or local study groups

Components Exam – covering the industry body of knowledge Work Product – on one chosen Area of Expertise (AOE)

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CPLP Knowledge-Based Exam

150 multiple-choice questions 150 minutes to complete (2.5 hours)

9 Areas of Expertise One correct answer per question

Questions are application-based *Answer questions from the “ASTD perspective”

Approximately 90+ hours to adequately prepare

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CPLP Exam Focus

57%

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CPLP Results Screen

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Certification: Highlights

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Eligibility 2-3 Years Relevant Experience or Equivalent CPLP Readiness Assessment Phase I - Written Exam Covers All AOEs Phase 2 - Work Sample (Portfolio) Chosen AOE “Specialty” Learning Design, Training Delivery, Measurement

& Evaluation Emphasized (Weighted More) Code of Ethics Signed and References Provided Pre-Certification Orientation and Optional Self-Assessment Continual Learning Credits are Part of Renewal

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Work Product Deliverables

Core Components: Project Relationships Planning

Outputs Outcomes

Definition: An actual work project that represents what you do in an Area of Expertise.

Areas of Expertise

Designing Learning 90 minutes of instruction you designedDelivering Training 20 minute segment of you trainingMeasuring and Evaluating Evaluation ReportHuman Performance Improvement Evidence that HP improvedLearning Function Learning Function or Project Report

• No more than 3 years old Approximately 60 hours to prepare

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Certification: Applicant Process Flow

1. Delivering Training2. Designing Learning3. Measuring & Evaluating

Receive Feedback

Complete General Exam

Earn CEU Credits

To re-certify

CPLP !

AssessReadiness

Apply and Sign Code of Ethics/Refs

Curriculum and Test Prep (voluntary)

Apply for AOE Submission

Submit Work Product

Complete pCPLP(voluntary)

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Areas of Emphasis

4. Human Performance Improvement

5. Managing the Learning Function

Pass!

Pass!

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Certification: For Whom?

WLP Professionals (3+ years) Include Those Transitioning Up Exclude Those Passing Through In the future, Multiple Levels…

WLP“Masters”

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Chapter Support of CPLP

ASTD Chapter Programs Program focus (SIGs, chapter speakers, workshops) CPLP Study groups Alignment with strategic goals

Other development opportunities ASTD Certificate Programs (HPI), ASTD conferences Certification in Related Programs (ICF, CPT, etc.) University Programs/Courses Volunteer Services (Boards/Officer Positions)

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CPLP Resources

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Benefits of Certification

Individual professional: Clear direction for professional growth Recognition of competency Resume builder Industry credibility

Employers: Certified professionals in learning and performance Differentiator for candidates/selection tool Path for development of WLP staff

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Q & A