CPLP Certification

An Overview
 Big Picture

 The ATD Competency

Model defines which
competencies are needed
for success in the field
 CPLP Certification is based
on the ATD Competency
Model

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 The ATD Competency Model™

Revised Model

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 CPLP Is…

What is CPLP?
 Credential for
workplace learning and
performance
professionals offered by
the ATD Certification
Institute (ATD CI)
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 CPLP Is Not…
Certificate Program Certification Process

 Focuses on Learning  Focuses on Testing/ Assessment

 Results in a certificate that  Results in a designation that
acknowledges course completion validates competence, similar to
the CPA credential for Accountants
 CPLP Steps
Step 1:
Meet Eligibility and
Readiness Requirements

Step 2:
Prepare &Take/Pass the
Knowledge Exam
Step 3:
Prepare & Take/Pass the
Skills Application Exam
(SAE)
Ongoing:
Recertification
 CPLP Components

Knowledge Test Skills Application Exam (SAE)

 150 multiple choice  Choose one of three AOEs:

questions.  Instructional Design (ID)

 Assessing knowledge Training Delivery (TD)
 Managing Learning Programs (MLP)
application in 10 Areas of
 Four Case Studies for each AOE
Expertise.
 100 questions
 For scoring purposes some  Multiple Choice
areas are weighted more  Multi-Select
than others.  Short Answer
 No penalties for guessing.  One point for each correct answer
 Three hours to complete
Contact Us

Contact Information
Need more information?
For general information inquiries about the program please
email Customer Care at customercare@td.org or call 1-800-
628-2783.