CPLP

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CPLP RecertificationGrowing, Developing and
Staying on Top of Your Game

• ASTD Certification Institute
• 1640 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22313
• Certification_at_astd.org
• 1.800.NAT.ASTD (x139).

Presented at the ASTD 2008 International
Conference ExpositionSan Diego,
California June 4, 2008
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Presentation Purpose

• To provide you with a high level overview of the
  CPLP Recertification Program in order to help you
  prepare for recertification.

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Presentation Objectives

• Heighten awareness about the program.
• Educate on the policies, processes and
  procedures.
• Clarify expectations in order to take away some
  of the mystique about the program.

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Desirable Outcome

• That you walk away with a better understanding of
  the program and the steps you need to take to
  recertify.

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Agenda

• Program Fundamentals
• Recertification Policies
• Recertification Process and Procedures
• Contacts Resources
• Final Thoughts/Words of Advice

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Program Fundamentals...
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CPLP Recertification.

• Is required to maintain certification
• Is focused on professional Growth, Development
  and Continued Education
• Is maintained through testing or by accruing
  recertification points
• Is completed every three years beginning the
  first day in the month after passing the work
  product

The Heart of the Program
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Growth..

• Stretching outside the boundaries of your status
  quo in order to meet new challenges.

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Development..

• Building base skills in order to expand
  capabilities, heighten impact, and enrich value.

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Continued Education..

• Sharpening skills in order to stay at the top of
  your game.

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Key to Success
60 Points over a three year period
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Program Policies...
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Recertification Policy Overview
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 60 CPLP recertification points must be
  accumulated during each three year
  recertification period in order to maintain the
  CPLP designation.
• Eligible points are categorized maximum
  allowable points are assigned to each category.

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Category Continuing Education
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 30 maximum allowable points per three year cycle.
• One point for each physical hour of continuing
  education.
• Points are earned for activities
• within ones current role/job or
• involve a new experience or new content.
• Points are accrued on an hourly basis for
  educational time in WLP-related continuing
  education events.

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Continuing Education - Examples
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• Attending commercially available educational
  courses or workshops.
• Attending WLP industry-related educational
  sessions at National conferences such as ASTD or
  SHRM conferences.
• Attending WLP industry-related educational
  sessions at local conferences such as ASTD or
  SHRM chapter sponsored conferences.
• Attending Chapter events or other WLP
  industry-related meetings.
• Note business meetings, committee meetings and
  general information meetings are excluded from
  this category.
• Attending undergraduate or graduate level WLP
  courses from an accredited institution.

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Category Speaking and Instructing
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 20 maximum allowable points per three year cycle.
  
• Points are awarded per hour.
• Points are earned for activities
• within ones current role/job or
• involve a new experience or new content.
• Points can be earned for development work
• For every hour of delivery, the individual
  receives an hour of development time.
• Points are awarded for the first presentation
  only.

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Speaking and Instructing - Examples
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• Presenting an educational activity on a WLP topic
  at a conference.
• Presenting at an annual meeting for a WLP
  professional society.
• Leading a WLP session or workshop.
• Conducting speaking engagements and/or
  instructing private organizations.

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Category On-the-Job Experience
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 20 maximum allowable points per three year cycle.
  
• Points are awarded per hour.
• Points can be earned for a first time work
  experience if that activity adds or enhances the
  understanding of the WLP body of knowledge.
• Points can be earned for both development and
  delivery work.

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OTJ Experience - Examples
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• Developing a competency model for your
  organization.
• Designing a new training program.
• Calculating return-on-investment for a new
  training program.

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Category Research and Publishing
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 20 maximum allowable points per three year cycle.
  
• Points are awarded per published work.
• Points can be earned by conducting research on a
  WLP-related topic and by writing and publishing
  the results.
• Articles published informally in newsletters,
  such as learning circuits or blogs, are not
  eligible.

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Research and Publishing - Examples
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• Author of a WLP-related article in a journal or
  magazine, such as TD magazine.
• Author of a chapter in a WLP-related book.
• Author of a WLP-related book.
• Author of a WLP-related dissertation of Masters
  thesis.

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Category Leadership and Recognition
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 15 maximum allowable points per three year cycle.
  
• Note 30 points per three cycle allowable for
  activities specifically related to CPLP program
  maintenance and development.
• Point values are specified.
• Point values are awarded per year or per event.
• Points are awarded to Designees who support the
  profession outside of their role or job.
• Points are earned for awards given to the
  individual not institution
• Points only awarded for leadership activities
  that have a direct WLP link.

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Leadership and Recognition - Examples
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy
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Category Professional Membership
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy

• 15 maximum allowable points per three year cycle.
  
• Point values are specified.
• Points are awarded per year.
• Points are available to Designees who are active
  members of a national, international or local
  WLP-related professional association or society.
• Points requested must be for unique and mutually
  exclusive experiences.

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Professional Membership - Examples
ASTD CI recertification policies are subject to
change. Check the ASTD CI website for any
updates to the policy
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Process and Procedures...
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Recertification Materials

• Recertification Application/Tracking Worksheet
• Application Fee - 150
• Supporting Documentation (If Audited)

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Timeline and Deadlines
Designees may submit applications up to three
months before their recertification date.
Applications received after the deadline will not
be accepted.
NOTE All submissions must be postmarked by the
recertification deadline.
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Review Process

• Candidates must submit the recertification
  application and fee by the postmark regular
  deadline or application will not be accepted.
• Application will be reviewed by ASTD
  Certification Institute (ASTD CI) staff.
• If there is a problem with your recertification
  materials, ASTD CI staff will contact you to
  resolve.
• If your application is approved, you will be
  recertified and a new certificate will be issued.
• Certification staff is unable to pre-approve
  recertification credits. If you have any doubts
  about program eligibility, add extra entries as a
  safe measure.

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Audit Process

• Conducted by ASTD CI Staff via a random and
  targeted selection procedure.
• The CI staff will identify recertification
  applications to be audited and notify designees
  via letter and email eight weeks in advance.
• Selected individuals will be asked to submit both
  the recertification application and supporting
  documentation of their activities
• Audited submissions must postmark by the
  recertification deadline.
• If your documentation is not sufficient, CI staff
  will provide feedback via email and you will have
  an opportunity to correct and resubmit.
• You will have two weeks to submit corrections
  after feedback has been provided.
• If your documentation suffices, you will be
  recertified and a new certificate will be issued.

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Contacts and Resources...
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Primary Staff Contacts

• Amanda Riordan Caceres
• ARiordan-Caceres_at_astd.org
• 703.683.7251
• Pat Byrd
• PByrd_at_astd.org
• 703.683.7258

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Resources

• CPLP Website
• Recertification Policies, Process, Application
  and FAQs
• http//www.astd.org/content/ASTDcertification/CPL
  PRecertification.htm
• CPLP Recertification FAQ Submissions
• recertification_at_astd.org
• CPLP Volunteer Opportunities
• http//www.astd.org/content/ASTDcertification/clu
  bcplp/CPLPVolunteerProgram.htm

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Recertification FAQ Process

• Heres how it works
• Submit your questions to the recertification
  mailbox at recertification_at_astd.org
• Questions/Answers will be posted on-line at
  http//www.astd.org/content/ASTDcertification/CPLP
  Recertification.htm on the last Wednesday of
  each month.

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Final Thoughts...
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Suggestions and Tips

• Use the program for what it is intendedto
  encourage, inspire and motivate your growth,
  development and continued education in the
  profession.
• Points are important but dont let them be the
  driver of the process.
• Use your best judgment/trust your instincts when
  selecting activities and determining points.
• Over participate if you can.
• Keep that documentation.
• Dont wait to the last minute to apply/submit.

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Last Words

• Growing, developing and continuing to educate is
  a basic premise of our profession and therefore
  something all of us already do so have fun with
  it!

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Thank You!