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Attention: If your work product submission deadline is September 3, 2009, please click here to access the correct version of the CPLP Candidate Bulletin.

CPLP Program Changes

What is changing

Where to find information

When does the change take effect

Knowledge Exam – minor changes to leadership and technology content

Appendix C (revised)

March 1, 2009 – affects September 2009 exam content and beyond

Work Product Assessment – elimination of challenge questions; suspension of work product option

Candidate Bulletin - Chapters 4-11 (revised)

June 1, 2009 – affects work products with a deadline of March 2010 and beyond

Read the information that follows for details and links.


 

Knowledge Exam

Appendix C: The Knowledge Exam Content Outline has been updated.

 

The CPLP Knowledge Exam Content Outline has been updated to reflect changes to the profession as evidenced in a recent Competency Model pulse check study. While changes are not extensive, testers will find new and/or expanded information on the topics of leadership and technology introduced throughout the document. Please note that the new information will be in effect as of 3/31/09 but will only impact CPLP Knowledge Exam test takers who take the exam in September 2009 and thereafter. For information about the changes to include information on where to find updated information please click on the following links:

  • Click here for a summary document outlining what's new and different. (A link to Appendix C documents can be found in the table of contents below.)
  • Click here to find information regarding free downloadable Learning System updates.
  • Click here to read a recent T&D magazine article about the competency model pulse check study.


Work Product Submission

In an ongoing effort to maintain the quality and relevance of the CPLP exam and 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 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).

Please note that these changes will go into effect as of 6/1/09 but will only impact candidates who submit work products with a submission deadline of March 2010 and beyond.  Please contact Pat Byrd at pbyrd@astd.org should you have any questions.

 

CPLP Candidate Bulletin (Revised Version)

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.

Need Assistance?

If you are currently enrolled in the CPLP program and need assistance, contact Pat Byrd at PByrd@astd.org. If you are interested in enrolling in the CPLP program and need assistance, contact Diane Daly at DDaly@astd.org.

 

 
 
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