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CPLPCOACH.COM Tip of the Week - April 2008
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CPLP Knowledge-based Exam Resources Galore

It's been a busy busy week here at the 'Ledge stuffing CPLPCOACH.com with additional content in the Exam Resources area of the site.

Here's a short list of the topics we've added:

• Chaos Theory & Systems Theory
• Fundamentals of Statistical Theory & Methods
• Teambuilding basics
• ADDIE - instructional design model
• Moving from training to performance
• Measuring Training Effectiveness & ROI
• Overview of Six Sigma
• Overview of the Balanced Scorecard
• Delivering training effectively
• Cause & Effect diagrams / fishbone diagrams
• Leading change (outlines John Kotter's 8-Step Process)

That's content from all over the ASTD Competency Model, including:

• AOE 1 - Designing Learning
• AOE 2 - Delivering Training
• AOE 3 - Improving Human Performance
• AOE 4 - Measuring & Evaluating
• AOE 5 - Facilitating Organizational Change
• AOE 7 - Coaching

Members can find Exam Resources here:

http://www.cplpcoach.com/members/department34.cfm

We've also updated the RSS Headlines area of the site to include blog postings from others writing about the CPLP.

CPLP-related job postings from around the world can also be found under RSS Headlines:

http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/department22.cfm

In other news, we're in the process of re-organizing our Work Product Coaching services. More information will be available next week. Please email me if you'd like details sooner:

trish@cplpstudyprep.com

Last but not least - WHEN WILL I GET MY RESULTS?!

I had all of you anxious post Work Product candidates in mind when I blogged on this very topic just yesterday.

Here's my 2 cents:

http://tinyurl.com/5a9ett

Enjoy your week!

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Screencast: 10 Steps to Success on the CPLP Knowledge-based Exam
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15+ minutes of me yammering on about the CPLP Knowledge-based Exam. What's on the exam, how to prep for it, what the test center is like, strategies to increase your chances for
success, and more!

http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/158.cfm

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CPLP Registry Offered Online by ASTD CI

The ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) has started a CPLP registry - an online listing of CPLP candidates and the CPLP certified.

This registry is voluntary and offers candidates and CPLPs an opportunity to select which information (if any) they choose to have listed.

For example, you can choose to have any or all of the information displayed:

• Main (mailing) and alternative (e.g., business) addresses
• Primary and alternative phone numbers
• Primary and alternative fax numbers
• Primary and alternative email addresses

Follow these steps to opt-in and get listed:

1. Go to http://www.cplp.astd.org and select CPLP Application. 
   
2. Click on the registration login link, and use your ASTD login to access your personal certification record.
   
3. Your first time through, click the Verification button at the bottom of the screen (you'll have an opportunity to revise your information afterwards). 
   
4. Your Personal Information page reloads. Select My Summary.
   
5. Select Update to make revisions to your information and/or opt-in to publicly displaying your information.
   
6. Select which fields of information to publicize.  Beside the fields, you can check "Visible in the Public Registry" if you'd like to include this information in your listing.  You can choose all available fields - or just one or two - the choice is yours! 
   
7. Select Yes from the drop-down to be added to the Public Registry. 
   
8. Click Submit.

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Did You Know...?

CPLP program testing fees are $750 (ASTD members) and $950 (ASTD non-members) per person. These fees are set at an introductory price and are scheduled to increase after June 30, 2008.

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Attention Certified Professionals in Learning & Performance - Calling all CPLPs!

We'd like to hear from you!

1. Recertification - What questions do you have about recertification? We're almost a year away from when the very first CPLPs will have to file for recertification (2009). How are you
tracking your recertification points? What events and activities are you tracking?

2. Recognition - How have you celebrated your certification success? How have you been recognized by your organization and/or local chapter? How would you like to be recognized for your achievement?

Contact us! http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/department6.cfm

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Record Your Comments & Questions!

Share your thoughts about our products & services. You can record an audio comment in our audio comment system. You can also ask us a question! You never know - we might just play your comment or question on our site.

http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/144.cfm

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Where in the World Are You?!?

We're tracking CPLP candidates, CPLP certified, and CPLP curious around the world! Get yourself on the map and see where others are located. Check it out!

http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/144.cfm

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About the Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) Certification Program & Process

Looking for a summary of the Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP) certification program & process before wading through 370+ pages in the Candidate Bulletin?

Read the full article at: 
http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/118.cfm?sd=2

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Book Recommendations

Visit our bookstore for ASTD recommended CPLP-related references!

Featuring CPLP-related books and Owl Study Packs that can be customized to suit your personal study plan!

http://www.cplpcoach.com/public/department57.cfm

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Have something to say? Something to share?

Let us know! Send an email to: trish@cplpstudyprep.com or give us a call at (630) 510-1461

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That's it for this week!

~ Trish Uhl, PMP, CPLP
Owl's Ledge LLC - The CPLP Certification Experts