Transcript Training Presentation - ATD Greater Boston

Tips to Increase Your Chances
of Passing the CPLP
Presented by Mary McWalter, CPLP
Technical Trainer
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617) 912-1932
[email protected]
January 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 [email protected]
CPLP Components
Knowledge
Exam
Eligibility
Work
Product
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-CertificationInstitute
1. Use Resources, cont’d
• Review current:
− CPLP Orientation
− CPLP Certification Handbook
(formerly the Candidate Bulletin)
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
Part 4:
Program Overview
Knowledge Exam
Work Product
Recertification
1. Use Resources, cont’d
• Work Product:
− Chapter for your Specific AOE
• Scoring Guide
• Templates
− Submission Guidelines
− Scoring Process
• Critical Flaws/Pitfalls
1. Use Resources, cont’d
• 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 LinkedIn
• Form or Join Study groups
• Webinars and classes
• Other materials/books on the AOE
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”
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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
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Emails, meeting invites, agendas
Photos: flip charts, room set-up
Reports, project and evaluation plans
Conceal confidential information
8. Write Great Essays
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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, CPLP
Technical Trainer
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617) 912-1932
[email protected]
January 2014