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 Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
How can a training professional prove further expertise in their field and find more opportunity for career development? The Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential is a nationally recognized certification developed by the American Society for Training and Development's (ASTD) Certification Institute to provide a way for workplace learning and performance professionals to prove their value to employers and to build confidence and industry recognition of their knowledge and expertise in the field.
 "As a CPLP I have the required knowledge and technical skills to offer my organization effective learning and performance solutions. The commitment to the profession gives me the credibility, assurance, and competencies to perform my job. I feel like I can do my job smarter, faster, and better now that I have the broad-based skill set."
-Shelby Gramling, MS, CPLP, internal consultant with Trinity Information Services (TIS)
 "Quite simply, I could not have completed the certification on my own. Although I have been working in the profession for almost 30 years, my experiences were limited to the arenas in which I worked. The PSU class helped be round out the other areas of the core competencies...and forced me to focus my time and energy toward the goal. I also found the information sharing and support of my classmates and instructor stimulating, and a bonus I had not counted on...The reason I undertook the certification path is for external validation..and as a way to distinguish myself from others."
--Lucas McQuillan, MA, CPLP, Training Course Developer, Datalogic ADC, Inc
ASTD - Cascadia Chapter has partnered with Portland State University's Training and Development program to provide classes to assist candidates as they prepare for successful completion of the exam and work product required to achieve this certification. These courses are ideal for individuals who learn best in an interactive environment with other committed professionals and who prefer a structured, collaborative process for preparing to take the exam and complete the work product requirements.
For complete information on the CPLP, please visit the National ASTD website at: www.astd.org/content/ASTDcertification.
What is the CPLP certification?
CPLP is a national certification credential for learning and performance professionals offered by the American Society of Training and Development. The course is broad based and addresses nine areas of expertise as defined by the ASTD Competency Model:
- Designing Learning
- Delivering Training
- Improving Human Performance
- Measuring and Evaluating Learning
- Facilitating Organizational Change
- Managing the Learning Function
- Coaching
- Managing Organizational Knowledge
- Career Planning and Talent Management.
Who can apply and benefit from CPLP Certification?
If you have at least three years of industry-related experience and education, plus the desire to continue your professional development, then consider the CPLP credential. Other individuals who might find the course content enriching include:
- Training and development professionals and alumni with experience in the field
- CPLP-credentialed individuals seeking recertification credits
- Workplace Learning and Performance professionals (WLP) and related professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge base and skills
- WLP professionals seeking a broad overview of the field beyond their specialty
- Experienced professionals and managers who are newer to the WLP field
- Mid-level managers who would like to prepare themselves for a career change into the WLP profession
What can the CPLP do for me?
- CPLP is the only credential of its kind for workplace learning and performance in the field of training and development.
- CPLP distinguishes you because it provides proof of your ability to demonstrate your knowledge of the theories behind the applications.
- CPLP validates your expertise in learning and performance.
- CPLP recognizes competent training professionals.
- CPLP provides industry recognition of proven proficiency in workplace learning and performance.
What does CPLP certification require?
Experience: Candidates must have at least three years of work-related experience.
Knowledge: Candidates must pass a competency testing process consisting of 150 multiple choice questions covering nine areas.
Performance: Candidates must pass a work product assessment by submitting a sample of a recent work related project and essay responses that illustrate how they put their knowledge into action.
CPLP course format
How will you prepare and succeed on the CPLP exam and work product submission? These courses are taught by CPLP-certified instructors who are also faculty members in the Training and Development program at PSU as well as Cascadia Chapter members.
By delving into the content of the nine areas of expertise, you will receive up-to-date preparation and first-hand information of how to succeed with the testing process and work product.
The classes are structured for participants to be able to take the exam and submit work products. The time commitment consists of a handful of Saturday face-to-face classes and online coursework.
WINTER TERM, 2012
ELP 410/810 CPLP - Certified Professional in Learning and Performance Exam Prep (2 credits)
Instructor: Dan Vetter, MS, CPLP
Dates: Saturdays 1/14, 2/11, and 3/10 (9am–4pm + online)
Fees: $1,125 for graduate credit, $714.60 for undergraduate credit
Discounted ASTD Learning System books included in fee, normally valued above $500
For registration information, contact Toni Plato at plato@pdx.edu or 503-725-4706.
SPRING TERM, 2012
ELP 410/810 CPLP Work Product Coaching Group (1 credit)
Instructor: Shelby Gramling, MS, CPLP
Dates: Saturday, April 14, May 12, June 9 and additional meetings as developed
Fees: $199 Chapter members; $299 Others (prices increase March 28, 2012 and at the door), need to add $75 fee if taking for credit
For registration information, contact Kathleen Bergquist, Executive Director, ASTD-Cascadia Chapter, astd@astdcascadia.org or 503-579-1552. To view the webpage with information, click here.
Congrats to CPLPs in Our Area (Oregon and SW Washington)!
- Lori Akerley, Regence
- Dan Bilderback, SELCO Community Credit Union
- Susan Edwards, Advanced Performance Associates
- Stephanie Chen, Farmers Insurance
- Shelby Gramling, Trinity Health
- Scott Grant, Springbook Software
- Ralph Hall, Columbia Ultimate
- Margaret Jennings, The Jennings Company
- Lucas McQuillan, Datalogic Mobile
- Kerri Nussbaum
- Stephanie Sarver
- Susan Shogren
- Jane Stackhouse, Nike
- Lynn Stephan, Microchip Technology
- Dan Vetter, Vetter Solutions
- Richard Watson, MBA
- Janet Wright, Regence
- Daniel York, Paramount Petroleum
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