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Tips to Increase Your Chances of Passing the CPLP
Presented by Mary McWalter, CPLP Technical Trainer Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Boston, MA Tel: (617) January 2014
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What is CPLP? Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
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Based on Revised ASTD Competency Model
January 2014
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CPLP CI Questions Contact the ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) for specific procedural steps. Pat Byrd
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CPLP Components Knowledge Exam Work Product Eligibility
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Eligibility Requirements
At least 5 years T&D experience Time and commitment Have the funds. Cost of test is $ (ASTD national members) and $ (nonmembers.)
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Knowledge Exam 150 multiple choice questions Computer based exam
10 Areas of Expertise (AOE) “Application” of knowledge
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Work Product Recent work project within last five yrs. Choose an AOE
Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Performance Improvement or, Managing Learning Programs 10 essay questions Provide supporting evidence Signed forms
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What I Did… Knowledge Exam 3/13
Delivery of training project 8/13: 20 min video recording, leader’s guide, 10 essays, and evidence.
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Tips Use Resources Allow plenty of time Choose the right AOE
Choose the right project Build an internal network
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Tips Reward participation Submit quality evidence Write great essays
Submit by the deadline Reward yourself
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1. Use Resources Review website ASTD-Certification-Institute
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1. Use Resources, cont’d Review current: CPLP Orientation
CPLP Certification Handbook (formerly the Candidate Bulletin) Part 1: Program Overview Part 2: Knowledge Exam Part 3: Work Product Part 4: Recertification
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1. Use Resources, cont’d Work Product: Chapter for your Specific AOE
Scoring Guide Templates Submission Guidelines Scoring Process Critical Flaws/Pitfalls
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1. Use Resources, cont’d ASTD Learning System ASTD Flashcards
ASTD instructor led workshops (includes online version) Not required
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1. Use Resources, cont’d Sample CPLP Work Product Materials: (Delivery of Training)
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1. Use Resources, cont’d Join CPLP Candidate group on LinkedIn
Form or Join Study groups Webinars and classes Other materials/books on the AOE
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1. Use Resources, cont’d
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2. Allow Plenty of Time Estimates: 10-12 weeks for Knowledge Exam
40 to 80 hrs for work product submission (excluding time to do actual project) Plan work product when studying for exam
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3. Choose the Right AOE Choose AOE – where you have “Expertise”
Instructional Design Training Delivery Performance Improvement or Managing Learning Programs
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4. Choose the Right Project
Choose a project that meets the ASTD criteria Must be a real work project Be able to describe the process
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5. Build an Internal Network
Get sponsor approval for the work product early: Explain CPLP process Ensure confidentiality Get buy-in from project team for process and level of formality
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5. Build an Internal network, cont’d
For delivery of training: Need participants willing to be video recorded: Explain purpose ahead of time Offer incentives …lunch!! Need someone to video tape the session
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6. Reward Participation Thank them Free food!!
Let them know when you passed
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7. Submit Quality Evidence
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7. Submit Quality Evidence
s, meeting invites, agendas Photos: flip charts, room set-up Reports, project and evaluation plans Conceal confidential information
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8. Write Great Essays Write several versions of your essays
Use the correct font size Be careful with grammar Use “I” Get someone else to review
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9. Submit by the Deadline Has to arrive by the deadline
FedEx, UPS, or US Mail Don’t require a signature
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10. Reward Yourself
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The Result!
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Recertification Every three years Accrue 60+ recertification points
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Are You Certifiable?
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Thank You and Good Luck! Mary McWalter, CPLP January 2014
Technical Trainer Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Boston, MA Tel: (617) January 2014
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