BUMP UP YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL WITH PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

BUMP UP YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL WITH PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION!

What Is a Professional Certification? l l l Professional certification is a voluntary act by a professional body or association. It establishes a system to grant recognition to professionals who have met certification standards. Certified individuals may publicize their credentials by using initials after their names. Certified Professional Accountants use the CPA, for example.

What Is CPLP™ ASTD’s New Professional Certification CPLP™ stands for Certified Professional in Learning and Performance § Credential for workplace learning and performance professionals Who offers this credential? § Offered by the ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) §

What Is CPLP™? CPLP™ addresses a Workplace Learning Professional’s knowledge and performance in the areas of expertise as defined by the ASTD Competency Model.

CPLP ™ focuses on CPLP Foundation: AOEs Competency Model ASTD Competency Model © 2004.

Stakeholder Value & Benefits… Profession Defines standards and drives professional accountability; protects the public. Employers Provides a reference point when evaluating job and promotion candidates. Teams and Functions Provides a structured path for professional development to create climate of excellence; encourages professionals to stay current. Individuals Helps prove value and increase job prospects.

CPLP Certification Requirements Passing Score! + Passing Score on Knowledge Exam = Successful Work Product Submission CPLP Designation

CPLP Certification Requirements (Steps) Step 1: Meet Eligibility and Readiness Requirements Step 2: Take / Pass the Knowledge Exam Step 3: Prepare / Submit a Successful Work Product

Step 1 -Eligibility l You are eligible to apply for Certification if you are: – – A Professional in the learning and performance field and Have a minimum of three years related work experience l Five or more years of related experience is recommended.

Step 1 -Readiness l l l What are my career goals and does Certification align with them? What is the gap between my knowledge and experience and the Areas of Expertise on which I will be tested? Do I have the resources required? – – – Time Money Commitment

Step 1 -Application l Register with the ASTD Certification Institute http: //www. astd. org/content/ASTDcertification l Registration Fee: – – ASTD National Member Nonmember $799 $999

Step 1 -Application l Fee includes: – – – Candidate Bulletin Sample Test Knowledge Exam Seat Knowledge Exam Score Report Work Product Score Report (must pass knowledge exam) CPLP Certificate (must pass knowledge exam & work product)

Step 1 -Application l Fee does NOT include: – Optional Study Materials l ASTD Learning System – – $480 for nat’l members, $640 for nonmembers Study Group Support Travel expenses to & from testing site Transfers, retesting fees

2009 Knowledge Exam Deadlines Testing Window Registration Deadline Date Knowlege Exam Testing Work Product Submission Deadline March 2009 Feb 13, 2009 March 21 - April 11, 2009 Sept 3, 2009 May 2009 April 3, 2009 May 23 - June 13, 2009 Sept 2009 August 7, 2009 Sept 19 - Oct 10, 2009 March 4, 2010 Nov 2009 Nov 6, 2009 Nov 14 - Dec 12, 2009 March 4, 2010 Registration Begins December 1, 2008

Step 2 -Knowledge Exam l Exam Preparation Options – – l Self-Study Buddy ASTD Workshops Study Group 2009 KC-ASTD Study Groups! – – – 11 facilitated sessions Mondays, Jan. 12 -Mar. 23, Burns & Mc. Donnell HQ, 9400 Ward Parkway OR Mondays, July 13 -Sept. 28, Location TBA -$75 for chapter members, $175 for nonmembers (includes 1 year chapter membership) Registration now open on KC-ASTD website

Step 2 -Knowledge Exam l l l Approximately 3 hours in length Proctored at local testing center 150 Multiple Choice Questions-Each worth 1 point Focus is on breadth of knowledge Certain Areas of Expertise weighted more than others

Step 2 -Knowledge Exam l Exam Weighting of AOEs – – – – – Designing Learning Delivering Training Improving Human Performance Measuring & Evaluating Facilitating Organizational Change Managing the Learning Function Coaching Managing Organization Knowledge Career Planning & Talent Management 15% 15% 12% 9% 8% 8% 6%

Step 3 -Work Product Submission l l Must receive a passing score on Knowledge Exam Sample of your past work in one of these AOEs – – – l Designing Learning Delivering Training Measuring & Evaluating Managing the Learning Function Improving Human Performance Managing Organizational Change Documents actual work you did

Step 3 -Work Product Submission l Submission must consist of following components: – – – l Plans l Organizational needs & requirements, assessment data and analysis Outputs l What you actually designed, delivered or measured & evaluated Outcomes l What the results of your implementation were Submission includes 8 essay questions and 2 “Challenge” questions

Step 3 -Work Product Submission l l l Submission must be turned in approximately 8 -12 weeks following the Knowledge Exam Blind Submission Reviewed and scored by ASTD volunteer teams who are professionals in field

Certification Process: 3 STAGES STAGE 1: Knowledge Examination Decide Apply Prepare Schedule STAGE 2: Work Product Submission 1. Delivering Training Choose Pass 2. Designing Learning 3. Measuring & Evaluating STAGE 3: Recertification Fulfill Submit Pass

I Passed! l Receive Certificate from ASTD! l Recognition at National & Local Level! l Eligible to put CPLP behind your name!

Recertification l l 3 year certification Recertification Policy – – 60 points required every 3 years Earn points in six approved categories l l l Continuing Education Speaking & Instructing On the Job Experience Research & Publishing Leadership & Recognition Professional Membership

Latest Developments from Nat’l. l l l ASTD CI site (CPLP) More AOE work products to select Electronic submission of work product Improved Candidate Bulletin (available later in December 07) Prep Support: – – – l CPLP Prep Workshops Certificate programs Learning System Chapter Programs

Resources For everything certification: www. astd. org/content/ASTDcertification For answers to specific questions on the national level: Diane Daly, Credentialing Specialist 1 -800 -nat-astd x 139, DDaly@astd. org, or certification@astd. org For local chapter information: Deb Connor, Chapter CPLP Coordinator debra_connor@kcmo. org (816) 513 -1933