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Boot Camp Lite: The ASTD Competency Model™ & Professional Certification The CPLP™ Boot Camp provides an overview of the ASTD Certified Professional in Learning & Performance™ (CPLP) certification program and the 2004 ASTD Competency Model™ the credential is based on. Discover how and why certification and the competency model are relevant to your work and to the workplace learning & performance industry as a whole. Objectives: Upon completion of this Webinar, you will be able to:
Trish played a key role in the 2005 ASTD CPLP Pilot by organizing and managing a virtual study group of 150+ pilot participants throughout the U.S. and Canada. Since then, Trish has facilitated a number of CPLP-related workshops for ASTD chapters all over the country, as well as at the annual ASTD Leaders Conference (ALC). Trish sits on the Board of Directors for the Chicagoland Chapter, ASTD (CCASTD) and currently serves as a member of the ASTD International Conference & Expo (ASTD ICE) planning committee for the 2009 and 2010 international conferences. Trish has also been recognized as one of Training magazine’s Top Young Trainer Award recipients. Trish and Owl’s Ledge continue to provide coaching services & study materials to CPLP™ candidates worldwide. Owl’s Ledge – Building the 21st Century Workforce One CPLP™ Candidate at a Time. Visit http://www.cplpcoach.com for details.
Trish Uhl, PMP, CPLP CEO and founder of Owl’s Ledge LLC. What is the CPLP™? “CPLP” stands for "Certified Professional in Learning & Performance." _ The CPLP™ certification program is administered by the American Society for Training and Development Certification Institute (ASTD CI). ASTD CI accredits individuals working in the workplace learning & performance industry. The workplace learning & performance industry encompasses many disciplines including instructional design, training delivery, human performance improvement, organizational development, knowledge management, coaching, leadership and career development. Who uses the CPLP™? Workplace learning & performance (WLP) professionals from around the world - with varied backgrounds and industry experience - have sought the CPLP™ to achieve professional and personal success in and bring value to their organizations. Becoming a Certified Professional in Learning & Performance™ allows WLPs to standout and maintain the edge over their workplace competition. What are the advantages of becoming CPLP™-certified? When your name is followed by the CPLP™ designation, it signals to current and potential employers that you possess a solid foundation of experience and education in workplace learning & performance. It lets companies know that you can have a positive impact on bottom-line results. With CPLP certification, you may be entitled to:
The CPLP™ presents the inside edge that you need to keep pace with the world's most competitive and forward-thinking organizations. Eligibility Candidates applying for certification as a Certified Professional in Learning & Performance™ must satisfy educational and experiential requirements and agree to abide by the Workplace Learning & Performance Professional Code of Ethics. The Certified Professional in Learning & Performance™ (CPLP™) credentialing program consists of two phases:
Just a reminder – ASTD Employee Learning Week (ELW) will be December 7th – 11th 2009. Have you determined some ways your organization may include Employee Learning Week activities in your calendar? ASTDBR would be proud to include your participation in our press releases and ELW activity report to ASTD. You may even be listed on the ASTD Champions Web site; this year Amedysis, Neighbors Federal Credit Union and LSU are all highlighted at the national level. We’d love to hear of your participation and your creative ideas. Let’s all start planning now! Here are some ideas. You will see that most of them would have little to no impact to your annual budget and will be beneficial to you, your department, and your organization.
More detailed information on these activities from across the country can be found at www.employeelearningweek.org/champion.html . The ASTD Baton Rouge Chapter has been named an ASTD “Champion of Learning” for two consecutive years. Last year we received East Baton Rouge City Parish and State of Louisiana proclamations recognizing Employee Learning Week. Such recognition is a testament to YOU, your professionalism and your advocacy for our industry. Thank you for your dedication and service. Organizations for Learning Professionals - ASTD
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Today we examine one of the foremost organizations for learning professionals - ASTD. This is the first in a new series listing the various non-profit national training, educational, and speaking organizations that any training and development professional should be familiar with. We start with one of the largest organizations in training, ASTD.
ASTD, formerly the American Society for Training and Development, was first conceived during a training committee meeting of the American Petroleum Institute in 1942. In 1943, a group of 15 met for the first board meeting of the American Society of Training Directors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The goal of the organization was to raise the standards and prestige of the industrial training profession and to further the professional’s education and development. Since that time, ASTD has grown to a very large size. It is now one of the world’s largest associations dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD’s members come from more than 100 countries and connect locally in more than 130 U.S. chapters and with more than 30 international partners. Members work in thousands of organizations of all sizes, in government, as independent consultants, and suppliers.
ASTD listed its mission as follows. “Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better.” The organization also states the main services it offers as follows.
ASTD runs an annual conference where over 10,000 training and development professionals from the world over gather to share best practices. The next ASTD International Conference and Exposition will take place May 16-19, 2010 in Chicago, IL.
For more information on ASTD, visit http://www.astd.org/. Reprinted with permission from Lenn Millbower, the Learnertainment(r) Trainer, Training and Development Examiner at Examiner.com Learn more about Lenn at wwww.OffbeatTraining.com
Writing Tip: Use Plain Language
Adapted from Writing to Get Things Done® seminar A Guideline for Sentence Length Make your business writing easy to read by using short sentences:
Short sentences usually contain one main idea that readers can quickly grasp and easily remember. In contrast, long sentences, with multiple ideas, can be difficult to understand and remember. Three Simple Ways to Shorter Sentences You can use three simple techniques to shorten your sentences:
Let’s look at one example of a long sentence that we can shorten by using these three techniques: The sentence — To assist in addressing the ongoing problem of employees in buildings A and B arriving late to work, the company has purchased several electric carts to transport those who work in building A from the parking structure to their building every five minutes, and those in building B will be transported by a bus, which is scheduled to leave the parking structure at 7:30 a.m., 7: 45 a.m., and 8:00 a.m. — can easily be broken into several sentences We have found a solution to the ongoing problem of employees in buildings A and B arriving late to work. For those who work in building A, you will be transported from the parking structure by electric carts. The carts run every five minutes. Those in building B will be transported by bus. Buses will leave the parking structure at 7:30 a.m., 7:45 a.m., and 8:00 a.m. As you can see, using short sentences lets the reader focus on one thing at a time. Each idea can be understood in sequence. The eye moves much faster through short, simple sentences. As a result, there’s no need to skim back to follow the train of thought. Before Hitting the Print or Send Button Look at the average length of your sentences. If they surpass the preceding guidelines for easy reading, use our simple techniques to shorten them. 2010 Board Elected at September Chapter Meeting Congratulations to the 2010 ASTD Board who were elected at the September chapter meeting. The elections were as follows:
Chapter Financials as of September 31, 2009
The Chapter Incentive Program (CHIP) Did you know you can help raise money for ASTDBR just through regular purchases of training products and services? Each time a member purchases ASTD products and services, the chapter will get a portion of the revenue!
When you are ready to make your purchase simply enter the Baton Rouge chapter source code, 7121, to contribute to our chapter’s financial health. ASTDBR would like to thank you in advance for helping us accomplish our mission of creating a workforce that works better through exceptional learning and performance and to provide a community committed to adult professional development.
ASTDBR Connection Opportunities Are you a consultant looking to get your name out to local organizations? Would you organization like to advertise and event, product or service? ASTD-Baton Rouge has several ways to help you advertise and “get your name out” to our members. Go to www.br.astd.org for more information on our consultant directory and email sponsorships. ASTDBR provides resources for professionals in the training/development field. Logon to our website to join today to experience the benefits of membership. http://www.br.astd.org |
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