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CPLP® Candidate Bulletin

The CPLP Candidate Bulletin is the technical guide for the CPLP program. The Candidate Bulletin provides individuals with everything needed to understand, participate in, and complete the CPLP certification process.

CPLP Program Changes

Knowledge Exam

Appendix C: The Knowledge Exam Content Outline

The CPLP Knowledge Exam Content Outline has been updated. It reflects changes to the field and is based on the latest Competency Model pulse check. While changes are not extensive, candidates will find differences on the topics of leadership and technology.

The new information will become part of the CPLP knowledge exam starting 9/09. For more details, go to:

  • Click here for a summary of what's new and different (Appendix C).
  • Click here for free Learning System updates.
  • Click herefor a recent T+D magazine article about the competency model pulse check.

Work Product Submission

In an ongoing effort to maintain the quality and relevance of the CPLP assessment process, ASTD CI has made the following changes to the work product submission requirements:

  • Elimination of Work Product Challenge Questions - after extensive review and analysis of the work product process, ASTD CI, in conjunction with its testing vendor, eliminated the challenge questions as a requirement for the work product submission in an effort to streamline the assessment process. As a result, the challenge questions will be dropped as a requirement. Work product scores will now be based solely on the work sample and related essay responses. Scores will be distributed across 4 key areas (planning, relationships, output, and outcomes) with 12 being the maximum possible points and 8 or higher qualifying as a passing score.
  • Temporary suspension of the FOC work product option - Due to low candidate turnout, ASTD CI is suspending the Facilitating Organizational Change (FOC) AOE as a work product offering at the present time. Individuals who may have considered this AOE are encouraged to review other AOEs for an alternative option. Nearly all candidates have been able to submit in one of the other areas, especially Improving Human Performance (IHP). For more information about the AOE options, refer to the corresponding chapters of the Candidate Bulletin (Chapters 4 – DL, Chapter 5 – DT, Chapter 6 – IHP, Chapter 7 – M&E and Chapter 9 – MLF)

WP Submission Guidelines - Candidate Bulletin Annex - Effective immediately; posted 10/13/09

Please contact Pat Byrd at pbyrd@astd.org should you have any questions about program changes.

CPLP Candidate BulletinChapters

Chapters/Appendices

Description

Chapter 1

Program Overview

This chapter provides a high level overview of the CPLP program. The information covered in this chapter includes: general information on each of the key credentialing process components; testing schedules and fees, an overview of preparation resources; information on how to apply and recertification requirements.

This chapter is recommended reading for:

  • Prospective candidates who are interested in learning about the program. Candidates may also want to refer to following appendices to support/enhance the information in this chapter: Appendices A, B and C.
  • Currently enrolled candidates who want to confirm their continued understanding of the program requirements.

Chapter 2

Program Policies
(updated 8-08)

This chapter provides information on the CPLP program policies to include: code of ethics requirements; general candidate agreements; refund and auxiliary fee information; testing policies; and the appeals process.

This chapter is recommended reading for:

  • Prospective candidates to ensure an understanding of the commitment they will be making as a participant in the program.
  • Currently enrolled candidates as an ongoing reference to ensure their continued understanding and compliance with the policies.

Chapter 3

Knowledge Exam Administration

This chapter provides information on the guidelines and administrative process for the CPLP multiple-choice knowledge exam.

  • This chapter is recommended reading for:
  • Currently enrolled candidates to ensure their understanding of the knowledge exam testing process and procedures.

Chapter 4

Work Product Materials - Designing Learning

This chapter contains the work product materials for AOE 1: Designing Learning. Information covered in this chapter includes requirements for project deliverables, scoring rubrics and application forms/master templates.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in the selection and preparation of their of their work product submission.

Chapter 5

Work Product Materials - Delivering Training

This chapter contains the work product materials for AOE 2: Delivering Training. Information covered in this chapter includes requirements for project deliverables, scoring rubrics and application forms/master templates.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in the selection and preparation of their of their work product submission.

Chapter 6

Work Product Materials - Improving Human Performance

This chapter contains the work product materials for AOE 3: Improving Human Performance. Information covered in this chapter includes requirements for project deliverables, scoring rubrics and application forms/master templates.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in the selection and preparation of their of their work product submission.

Chapter 7

Work Product Materials - Measuring and Evaluating

This chapter contains the work product materials for AOE 4: Measuring and Evaluation. Information covered in this chapter includes requirements for project deliverables, scoring rubrics and application forms/master templates.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in the selection and preparation of their of their work product submission.

Chapter 8: Work Product Materials - Facilitating Organizational Change

 This work product area of expertise is not currently available.

Chapter 9

Work Product Materials - Managing the Learning Function

This chapter contains the work product materials for AOE 6: Managing the Learning Function. Information covered in this chapter includes requirements for project deliverables, scoring rubrics and application forms/master templates.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in the selection and preparation of their of their work product submission.

Chapter 10

Work Product Submission Guidelines

This chapter contains submission guidelines for the work product assessment portion of the CPLP exam.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in preparation and submission of their work product package.

Chapter 11

Work Product Scoring Process

This chapter contains information pertaining to the work product scoring process and also provides a summary of critical flaws and pitfalls information for preparation of the work product.

This chapter is a must read for:

  • Currently enrolled candidates who are participating in the work product assessment part of the exam to aide in preparation and submission of their work product package.

Appendix A

Program Readiness Assessment

This appendix provides candidates with a self-assessment tool for assessing their readiness for the CPLP readiness self-assessment This appendix is a recommended resource for:

  • Prospective candidates to assess their readiness for the program. This tool works well as a support/enhancement tool for Chapter 1

Appendix B

Sample Test

This appendix provides candidates with sample questions which are similar in format and content to questions on the actual CPLP knowledge exam.

This appendix is a recommended resource for:

  • Prospective candidates to help familiarize them with the general feel and format of the exam. This tool works well as a support/enhancement tool for Chapter 1.

Appendix C

Knowledge Exam Content Outline

ATTENTION: This document contains updated information! This appendix provides candidates with knowledge exam content information which can be used as a resource for study.

This appendix is a recommended resource for:

  • Prospective candidates to support their readiness assessment activities.
  • Currently enrolled candidates to support the knowledge exam study process.

Appendix D

Work Product Samples

 This appendix provides candidates with an example of a work product submission.  Please be aware that alothough the general organization of the sample is applicable to all AOE areas the actual content will vary across submissions.

This appendix is a recommended resource for:

  • Prospective candidates to get a sense of what an acceptable submission might look like.
  • Currently enrolled candidates to give them a sense of the level of quality and completeness expected in a work product submission.

The ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) reserves the right to change the standards, application, and requirements for CPLP certification and recertification at any time.

 

 
 
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