How to Apply

These instructions provide new and returning candidates the instructions needed to apply and check status as it relates to the CPLP program.

Instructions for New Candidates:

You must have your ASTD Member/Candidate ID number and password to access the application system. If you do not have an ID number or have misplaced your ID number, contact ASTD Member Services at 1.800.NAT.ASTD.

1. Enter the application system: https://login.astd.org/integral7.aspx?action=autologin
2. Use your ASTD Member/Candidate ID # and password to access the system. 
3. Once logged in, click on COMPLETE A FORM on the left navigation bar.  
4. Click APPLICATION. The application will then appear onscreen. Be sure to provide all required information to continue through the process. Please complete the application and initial all areas where required. If your application is accepted, a confirmation screen will appear.
5. To finalize your registration, you must click on COMPLETE A FORM once again and then click on KNOWLEDGE TEST APPLICATION.
6. Select one of the available test windows; then, continue on to pay. 

• If you are paying by credit card, input your card information.  A receipt will be provided upon payment by credit card.  Please print and keep for your records.
  
• If you are paying by check or purchase order, click the appropriate box and further instructions will appear.  Please print the information provided and keep for your records.

NOTE:  Candidates must complete all steps of the application process.  Applications that are incomplete or unpaid will be purged or rendered inactive from the database after 30 days.

Instructions for Existing Candidates:

Existing candidates now have the ability to manage their own records. Instructions are as follows:

1. Click on the Register link: https://login.astd.org/integral7.aspx?action=autologin
2. Use your ASTD Member/Candidate ID # and password to access the system.

• To change your Personal Information, click on the PERSONAL INFORMATION link on the left navigation menu.
• To transfer knowledge-based test windows, click on COMPLETE A FORM on the left navigation menu. Then click on the KNOWLEDGE TEST RESCHEDULE form. You will then select a new testing window and input your payment information to remit the transfer fee.
• If you wish to transfer work product windows, click on COMPLETE A FORM on the left navigation menu. Then click on the WORK PRODUCT RESCHEDULE form. You’ll then select a new work product window and input your payment information to remit the transfer fee.
• If you need to retest for the knowledge-based exam, click on COMPLETE A FORM on the left navigation menu. Then click on the KNOWLEDGE TEST RESCHEDULE form. You will then select a new testing window and input your payment information to remit the retest fee.
• If you need to retest for the work product, click on COMPLETE A FORM on the left navigation menu. Then click on the WORK PRODUCT RESCHEDULE form. You’ll select a new work product window and input your payment information to remit the retest fee.

In all cases, confirmation emails will be sent when the change process is complete.
Please see Chapter 2 of the Candidate Bulletin for fee information.

Need Registration Assistance?

Contact Diane Daly at ddaly@astd.org