tips to increase your chances of passing the cplp presented by mary mcwalter, cplp technical trainer...
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Tips to Increase Your Chances of Passing the
CPLP
Presented by Mary McWalter,
CPLPTechnical Trainer
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617) 912-1932
[email protected] 2014
What is CPLP?
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
Based on Revised ASTD Competency Model
January 2014
CPLP CI Questions
Contact the ASTD Certification
Institute (ASTD CI) for specific
procedural steps. Pat Byrd
CPLP Components
Knowledge Exam
Work Product
Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements• At least 5 years T&D experience
• Time and commitment
• Have the funds. Cost of test is
$799.00 (ASTD national members)
and $999.00 (nonmembers.)
Knowledge Exam
• 150 multiple choice questions
• Computer based exam
• 10 Areas of Expertise (AOE)
• “Application” of knowledge
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
What I Did…
1. Knowledge Exam 3/13
2. Delivery of training project 8/13:
20 min video recording, leader’s
guide,
10 essays, and evidence.
Tips
1. Use Resources
2. Allow plenty of time
3. Choose the right AOE
4. Choose the right project
5. Build an internal network
Tips
6. Reward participation
7. Submit quality evidence
8. Write great essays
9. Submit by the deadline
10.Reward yourself
1. Use Resources
• Review website ASTD-
Certification-Institute
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
1. Use Resources, cont’d
• Work Product:− Chapter for your Specific AOE
• Scoring Guide• Templates
−Submission Guidelines−Scoring Process
• Critical Flaws/Pitfalls
• ASTD Learning System
• ASTD Flashcards
• ASTD instructor led workshops
(includes online version)Not required
1. Use Resources, cont’d
• Sample CPLP Work Product
Materials:
http://vimeo.com/8123932#
(Delivery of Training)
1. Use Resources, cont’d
• Join CPLP Candidate group on
• Form or Join Study groups
• Webinars and classes
• Other materials/books on the AOE
1. Use Resources, cont’d
1. Use Resources, cont’d
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
3. Choose the Right AOE
Choose AOE – where you have “Expertise”
• Instructional Design • Training Delivery • Performance Improvement or • Managing Learning Programs
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
5. Build an Internal Network
1. Get sponsor approval for the work product early:• Explain CPLP process• Ensure confidentiality
2. Get buy-in from project team for process and level of formality
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
6. Reward Participation
• Thank them• Free food!!• Let them know when you passed
7. Submit Quality Evidence
7. Submit Quality Evidence
• Emails, meeting invites, agendas• Photos: flip charts, room set-up• Reports, project and evaluation plans• Conceal confidential information
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
9. Submit by the Deadline
• Has to arrive by the deadline• FedEx, UPS, or US Mail• Don’t require a signature
10. Reward Yourself
The Result!
Recertification
• Every three years• Accrue 60+ recertification points
Are You Certifiable?
Thank You and Good Luck!
Mary McWalter, CPLPTechnical Trainer
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617) 912-1932
January 2014