Considering Certification?
Find Out if You Qualify and How to Start
Certified Training Practitioner™ (CTP)
and
Certified Training and Development Professional ™ (CTDP)
September 19, 2011
Celebrating Learn @ Work Week
Welcome!
Considering Certification?
Find Out if You Qualify and
How to Start
Isabel Feher-Watters, CTDP, CHRP
Director of Certification
Michelle Fortier
Certification Coordinator
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Agenda
Here is what we will cover today …
1.Considering Certification
2. CTDP and CTP
3. Certification at a Glance
4. Ready for Certification?
5. Let’s Hear from YOU
 Questions, comments, insights?
question
Are you considering registering for certification?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Yes, within 3 months
Yes, within 6 months
Not sure, want to find out more
No, am looking at the process for staff/colleagues
question
If you are considering certification, which certification are you
considering?
1. Certified Training and Development Professional - CTDP
2. Certified Training Practitioner - CTP
3. Not sure, depends on which one I qualify for
Considering Certification
Let’s Take a Closer Look …
1. Certification vs. Certificate
2. Value of Certification
Certification vs. Certificate
Both are valuable, it depends on what you want
Certification
Certification measures experience, knowledge and skill
against a set of criteria and the assessment is carried
out by a neutral, third party organization. Experience is
required and is often the entry point.
Certificate
A certificate is usually obtained as a result of taking a
course and possibly, passing an exam. Experience is
not required, and in some cases is the first step for
entering a new profession.
Standards of Practice
Value of Certification
To the Individual
▪ Enhanced credibility
▪ Personal satisfaction
▪ Peer and professional recognition
To the Employer
▪ Independent verification of knowledge
and competency
▪ Increased productivity/efficiency
▪ Higher quality of work
Knapp & Associates, 2007.
Value of Certification
To the Profession
• Acknowledges that there is a
standard of practice and code of
conduct for that industry
• Creates a common understanding
and language
CTDP & CTP Designations
Certified Training and Development Professional ™
For the Learning & Development Professional
CTDP
For Facilitators, Instructors, Instructional
Designers, Training Managers, Directors of
Education Design / Delivery and Human
Resource Professionals who specialize in
training. They must have a minimum of 4 years
full-time experience.
Certified Training Practitioner™
CTP
Specialized
For Facilitators, Instructors & Master Trainers
who have a minimum of 2 years part –time
experience.
Certification-at-a-Glance
CTP™ - Certified Training Practitioner
Which Path is Best For You?
Knowledge & Skill Path
CTDP™ - Certified Training and Development Professional
Portfolio - Based Assessment
Path
Knowledge & Skill Path
Portfolio – Based Assessment
Path (require 60 points in total)
Experience
2 Years Part-time
8 Yrs. Full-time or 16 Yrs. Part-time
4 Years Full- time
15 years Full-time
Knowledge
Knowledge Exam on the
theory and principles of:
 Adult Learning
 Facilitation and Instruction
Evidence Based System
Knowledge Exam in all five
Competency Categories:
Evidence Based System
Evidence of Formal Education in:
 Adult Learning Practices
or
 Facilitation and Instruction
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Assessing Performance Needs
Designing Training
Facilitating Training
Transfer of Learning
Evaluation
50 Multiple-choice Questions
Use the Skill Demo Worksheet to
guide your submission.
Skill
Facilitation Live Skill
Demonstration
or
Facilitation Video Submission
150 Multiple-choice Questions
Participant Feedback from:
10 Facilitated learning sessions
(courses delivered)
Use the Skill Demo Worksheet to
guide your submission in one of
the following areas:
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Assessing Performance Needs
Designing Training
Facilitating Training
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o
References
Certification
Maintenance
2 Reference who can validate
skill as a facilitator
Every 3 years – 60 points
Use the Portfolio-based
Assessment Worksheet to validate
your points for knowledge:
 Degree in the field
 Professional designations
 Continuing education
4 Client or Employer References
3 Participant References
Every 3 years – 60 points
Live Skill Demonstration
or
Video Submission
2 References who can validate skills
Every 3 years – 60 points
Use the Portfolio-based Assessment
Worksheet to validate your points for
skill:
 Curriculum design for large
organization
 Award or published article
 Research
 Conference presentations
 Leadership in CSTD or
similar organization
3 Client References
Every 3 years – 60 points
CTDP™ - Choose the Option Best for You
Requirements
Option 1:
Knowledge & Skill Path
Option 2:
Portfolio-based Path
Must Obtain 60 Points in Total
Choose this if you are very experienced
Experience
4 years full-time
15 years full time
Knowledge
CTDP Knowledge Exam
Degree, diploma, certificate, continuing
education, or related professional
designation e.g. CHRP, CTT, CPLP, CTP
OR
 Write the CTDP Knowledge Exam™
3 hour – online, proctored exam
150 multiple-choice questions
70% to pass
***Covers all 5 Competencies
Skill
 Designing Curriculum, or award
 Author or book or published article
 Assessing Performance Needs
 Conducted or collaborated in
 Designing Training
research
 Facilitating Training
 Presented at conference
 Leadership role-board, committee
For Facilitating Training - Live Skill Demo
CSTD, HRPA etc.
OR Video Submission
Skill Demonstration in one ONLY:
CTP™ - Choose the Option Best for You
Requirements
Option 1:
Knowledge & Skill Path
Option 2:
Portfolio-based Path
Choose this if you are very experienced
Experience
2 years part-time
8 years full time or
16 years part-time
Knowledge
CTP Knowledge Exam
1 hour – online, proctored exam
50 multiple-choice questions
70% to pass
Degree, diploma, certificate,
continuing education, professional
designation
 Adult Learning Practices
 Facilitation and Instruction
Skill Demonstration:
Participant Feedback from:
Live Skill Demo
Or
Project Submission
on Facilitating Training
10 Learning Sessions
Skill
Reference – 2 Professional
References
4 Client / Employer
3 Student
Ready for Certification?
1.
Become a member of CSTD or renew membership if it is due
2.
Review the depth and breadth of your experience …
 Consider the work you are doing and for how long
3.
Review your resume to ensure that it outlines your years of
experience accurately and is up to date
4.
Think about the time commitment to study, prepare and gather
your materials. From the time you register, you will have one year
to complete your certification.
5.
Register for Certification through www.cstd.ca
6.
Any questions .. Call or email us
Ready for Certification?
Cost:
Membership = $295.00
Membership Renewal = $249.00
CTDP = $850.00
CTP = $650.00
Portfolio based = $450.00
Let’s Hear From You
Things to Cheer About
Questions
Ideas and Insights
Thank-you. Contact Us ..
[email protected]
www.cstd.ca/certification
For further certification details
 CTP Candidate Manual
 CTDP Candidate Manual
Isabel Feher-Watters, CTDP, CHRP, Director of Certification
[email protected]
Michelle Fortier, Certification Coordinator
[email protected]
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