tips to increase your chances of passing the cplp presented by mary mcwalter, cplp technical trainer...

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

marymcwalter@gmail.comJanuary 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

pbyrd@astd.org

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

LinkedIn

• 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

marymcwalter@gmail.com

January 2014