Learn More About Certification From Those Who Know Best
The certification journey can be a long one. From deciding if it's the right path for you, to figuring out which credential to go for and navigating the varying paths to prepare—there is a lot involved. Learn how others have successfully managed their journeys and get answers to your certification questions in these blogs.
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Can Professional Credentials Boost Your Credibility?
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
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Credibility is a funny thing. Sometimes you earn it and sometimes you just stumble into it.
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Life After Earning My CPLP
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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In 2014, after nearly four years on a very winding path, I finally earned my CPLP, placing a marker in my career by which to see things as pre-CPLP and post-CPLP. As I worked toward my CPLP...
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CPLP Recertification Blues
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Three years ago, when I took that big test, passed it, and then spent months preparing work product submissions, the far-off prospect of recertification didnt seem difficultor important....
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Should You Stay Certified? YES!
Monday, April 29, 2019
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I cant believe its been almost six years since I earned the CPLP. As I recertify for a second time, Im as passionate today as I was doing so for the first time.
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Selling Your Boss on the Value of Certification
Friday, April 19, 2019
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Youve decided that a professional certification will help you improve your performance on the job and boost your career. How do you convince your boss or your company that they should...
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The Stuff You Can’t Study For: Handling Exam Day Surprises
Thursday, April 11, 2019
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I had spent months preparing, and today was the day to take the CPLP Knowledge Exam. I checked in, got settled, and was 20 minutes into the exam when my screen froze.
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APTD Holders: A League of Our Own
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Its supposed to be hard. I will also admit that I am in the eighth inning of my career, but by no means ready to retire.
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The CPLP Refreshed My Career
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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If you do something long enough, it becomes ingrained. I had been an instructional designer and training manager for so long that I had crossed over to unconscious competence.
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The APTD Wasn’t "an" Option—It Was "the" Option
Monday, March 11, 2019
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I often get stuck on the follow-up, which is usually, So what do you do then? I have a background in psychology, and a mother who constantly reminds me to add that I minored in mathematics...
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Validating Years of Effort
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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Like many instructional designers, I just fell into the job. I dont have a degree in instructional design I didnt even know what instructional design was when I started!As the years passed,...
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I Have Been a Professional Trainer for _____ Years!
Friday, March 1, 2019
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I have been a professional trainer for years! Maybe we could add something about the projects weve completed or the workshops we have attended, but that was all, and it was frustrating!
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CPLP: A More Holistic Approach to TD
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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Ive spent most of my career building training programs for technology companies. Working in an environment of constant change has helped me to prioritize efficiency in everything from needs...
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5 Super-Simple Tips to Achieving Your Career Goals
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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A new year brings with it the possibility of new opportunities, which is why everyone is making resolutions for the coming year. Sadly, according to U.S. New s, approximately 80 percent of...
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Your Career Achievement Toolkit for 2019
Monday, February 4, 2019
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The new year is a convenient time for people to refresh their lives. As a result, we often find things we would like to change about ourselves as well as new goals we would like to...
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Reinvent Your Career for the Gig Economy: A Conversation With Dorie Clark
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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Having a side hustle not only increases your take-home income, it can also grow into your dream job opportunity. Its a difficult profession to get into, and it seemed like a pipe dream for...
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5 Reasons to Get an ATD Certification in 2019
Friday, January 18, 2019
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Im so busy developing others that I dont have time for my own professional development. Talent development professionals everywhereOne of the most common things I hear from talent...
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It’s All About Connections—Preparing for the APTD: Instructor-Led Workshop
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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Its all about connectionsconnection to your experience, connection to the content, and connection to colleagues.Your experience will support your preparation as you begin to connect your...
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Resilience Is Key: Why I Didn’t Give Up on Myself to Achieve My APTD
Monday, December 31, 2018
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However, I love to learn, and I believe in the value of getting certified in a field you love, so I signed up to start my CPLP journey. I wanted to challenge myself for two reasons: I love...
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I Couldn’t Wait to Add CPLP to My Signature!
Friday, December 7, 2018
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As a consultant in the learning profession, it is important that my clients know I am a continuous learner to be the best I can be for them. It was indeed a proud moment to let them know I...
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Be Intentional—in Your Learning Design, in Your Skills, in Your Career
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
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Partnering with clients, Cindy helps them transition from face-to-face to virtual classrooms, and works with them to design online and blended learning solutions. She is the author of...
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