ASTD Houston

Earn your Certified Professional in Learning and Performance™ (CPLP™) with ASTD Houston 

Earn your Certified Professional in Learning and Performance™ (CPLP™) with ASTD Houston

ASTD Houston is scheduling a study group to prepare candidates for the testing window Nov 13 – Dec 11.  Target start date:  end of August.  Look for the specific dates/times on the ASTD Houston website, www.ASTDHouston.org 

If you are interested in participating, please send an email to Nannette Daugherty, ndaugh@gmail.com, expressing your interest.

CPLP™ Program Fact Sheet

Answers to the most frequently asked questions

What is the CPLP™?
The Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLPä) offered by the ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) offers workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals an opportunity to enhance credibility and prove value in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The credential has two exams; the first is a knowledge-based exam and the second, is the submission of a work product reviewed by a panel of experts in the field. Individuals who pass both earn the right to use the CPLPädesignation on their business cards and resumes. This signifies that these individuals have met rigorous requirements and are certified through ASTD CI, affiliated with ASTD, a leader in the learning and performance industry for over 60 years.

What can the CPLP™ do for me?
Becoming CPLP™ certified enhances your reputation by recognizing that you have met the knowledge and performance standards for the learning and performance profession. Credentials such as these can benefit individuals by providing a roadmap for professional development, enhancing earning potential and broadening career opportunities.   Fortune 500 companies already prefer CPLP™ candidates when hiring.

Are there other resources available that would help me to decide if the CPLP™ is right for me?
Yes, there are a number of resources.  There is a Readiness Assessment on http://www.astd.org/astd/cplpto help you decide if certification is right for you.  There is an online CPLP™ practice exam called the pCPLP.  It contains 75 questions similar to the actual exam and provides high level diagnostic feedback.  And, there is the CPLP™ Candidate Bulletin (also posted online) which outlines program policies and procedures and includes important details about the exam itself. Study materials are available through ASTD and other third party providers. Study material fees are in addition to the testing program fees.
What can I expect from the CPLPäexaminations?
The knowledge-based exam is a 150 multiple choice question exam which covers nine areas of expertise. The work product submission asks you to submit a recent sample of your work, following explicit guidelines. The work you submit must relate to one of the AOE areas currently available for submission.