Tuesday, October 21, 2014

How to Fail #CPLP Work Product - Another Reason Why a Submission Cannot be Scored

I am often contacted by individual and groups of candidates within the weeks following the ATD Certification Institute's release of CPLP Work Product results notification.

Most of these folks are strangers, people whom I have not met before, who send me some sampling of their Work Product submission with a request to help them figure out what went wrong.

It is in these weeks immediately following the ATD CI notifications that I get to see A LOT of Work Product submissions.

A lot.

It is because I have visibility into these submissions and - by extension - am able to speak with the candidates to find out what their line of thinking and logic was - that I am able to understand what went wrong - and why.

Reviewing a sampling of CPLP Work Product submissions and in speaking with a variety of candidates from all over the world, I can see patterns and trends emerge.

This is how I came to discover another reason why a CPLP Work Product submission is returned as "cannot be scored."

In my last post, I created an Action Plan for those who received a "cannot be scored" result from the ATD Certification Institute and outlined a 5-step checklist for determining what went wrong, based on the messaging in the ATD "cannot be scored" communication.

As it turns out, there is another as-yet-not-mentioned scenario where a submission "cannot be scored," that is --

When a candidate submits under one Area of Expertise (AOE) but then provides work samples and essay responses to support another - a different - AOE.

Here's a specific example:

Let's start with the original ATD CI essay question...

Original ATD CI CPLP Work Product Essay Question

 Now take a look at a real Candidate's response...

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My role in this project was to take the needs analysis conducted by the business analyst and create a course that would help staff develop and practice communication skills while at work. I took the needs analysis and created a two-part course entitled "Confident Communications Parts 1 & 2. I researched the topic, retrieved archived files from a previous session on communication skills (pp. 88-97) and condensed the material down to a two part course. I created the post-course assessment (p. 100), designed and developed the course. Finally, I implemented the course.

Since our clients were internal, the course was created for all staff. The course targeted anyone who needed to brush up on their communication skills. Clients included staff from all locations.

The sponsor was our Senior Vice President. His role was to manage the efficiency and effectiveness of different business functions here, and lead the learning and development function, and technical support for our division. I report directly to the SVP and manage the learning and development department. The SVP sponsors any training initiative or project. He requested I create learning solutions that would meet the needs identified in the needs analysis conducted earlier in the year. His role was also to promote the courses to upper management and the leadership team of which he is a member.

The primary stakeholders were the CFO, the Assistant Vice President of Training & Technology and staff who would take the course. The CFO's role was to provide funding. The other stakeholders provided support and communicated the project to upper management.

The project team members included the L&D trainer, project support specialist and the marketing specialist. The L&D trainer provided me with feedback during the design and development of the course. She participated in a pilot session of the course, after which she provided feedback. The project support specialist helped me with operational details such as the logistics of implementing the course. She calendared the courses, created fliers and some job aids for the course pp. 27-41). The marketing specialist created marketing pieces for the courses, which were emailed or past out prior to the course launch p. 28).
  


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Given the Candidate's narrative response, which Area of Expertise...

  • Instructional Design
  • Managing Learning Programs
  • Training Delivery
  • Performance Improvement 
...would you assume this submission was submitted under?

::scroll down for the answer::











This essay response was used in a Training Delivery submission.





Do you see the disconnect? Can you tell what went wrong?

Write your thoughts in the Comments below!

Put your "Rater cap" on --

How would you advise this candidate?

What can the candidate do to improve a new submission in the next cohort?

I look forward to reading YOUR comments and insights below!

~ trish 

p.s. If you're looking for help with your CPLP Work Product submission, consider joining my online program.



The program follows my 4-step framework for CPLP Work Product:


1.       Strategically Plan Your Work Samples & Submission
2.       Completing Your Project Work
3.       Assembling Work Samples & Writing Narrative Responses
4.       Packaging & Shipping
 
 

Enrolled participants receive Orientation materials (including a checklist and step-by-step, AOE specific recorded session) to help them get started with their submissions right away - within 24 hours of enrolling.

CLICK HERE for || PROGRAM DETAILS



Sunday, October 19, 2014

#CPLP Work Product "Could Not Be Scored"? Here's What To Do

Here's what to do if you - or a colleague - were notified by ATD CI that your CPLP Work Product submission "could not be scored."


"Could not be scored" CPLP Work Product Communication

First, let's deconstruct the ATD CI message into actionable steps --

1. Missing Required Evidence - this first step is straightforward - review the Appendix** specific to the Area of Expertise (AOE) you submitted under. 

** Need a copy of the Handbook documentation? 

Contact Pat Byrd at ATD CI pbyrd@astd.org

What evidence was listed in the AOE appendix as required? 

Check the duplicate submission you retained for your own records. 

Is all required evidence there - Yes? or No? 

If No, stop. 

This is why your submission could not be scored.

RESOLUTION: Ensure you include ALL required evidence for your AOE in your next submission.

If Yes, all required evidence for your AOE is present, go to the next step (below).

2. Missing Essay Responses - also straightforward - review your completed essay forms for your AOE.

Did you respond to ALL essay questions?

If No, stop.

This is why your submission could not be scored.

RESOLUTION: Ensure you completely and comprehensively respond to ALL essay questions for your AOE in your next submission.

If Yes, your submission contained a response to all essay questions, go to the next step (below).

3. Read the Key Actions and Scoring Rubric Appendices for Work Samples - read each of them all the way through for your AOE.

Then, re-read the Key Actions and Scoring Rubric appendices while comparing what's in them to what you demonstrated in your work samples included in your submission. 

Check off listed items as you find them in your submission.

Your submission MUST demonstrate ALL Key Actions and a meet minimum requirements in your the Scoring Rubric specific to your AOE.

Does your submission provide evidence of all Key Actions and meet all minimum requirements in the Scoring Rubric for your AOE?

If No, stop.

This is why your submission could not be scored.

RESOLUTION: Ensure you provide work sample (evidence) of all Key Actions meeting all minimum requirements in the Scoring Rubric for your selected AOE in your next submission.

If Yes, your submission contains work sample (evidence) for all Key Actions and meets all minimum requirements in the Scoring Rubric for your AOE, then go to the next step (below).

4. Read the Key Actions and Scoring Rubric Appendices for Words (Essays) - it's not enough to just include your work samples (evidence) to demonstrate Key Actions at the quality and caliber specified in the Scoring Rubric requirements; your submission MUST also clearly articulate your work and reference your work samples in your essay responses.

Re-read the Key Actions and Scoring Rubric appendices again. This time, compare what you wrote in your essay responses to what you were required to articulate and providing supporting evidence of for your AOE.

Are your essay responses comprehensive and complete?

Do you reference ALL work samples necessary to meet the Key Actions and minimum Scoring Rubric requirements?

If No, stop.

This is why your submission could not be scored.

RESOLUTION: Ensure you write clear, comprehensive, complete, and well articulated essay responses - with references to your work samples - in your next submission.

If Yes, your essay responses are clear, comprehensive, complete, and have specific page references to all necessary work samples, then go to the next step.

5. Contact ATD CI - contact Jennifer Naughton, Senior Director, Competencies and Credentialing of the ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI).

Current ATD CI policy is "submissions that could not be scored" are not eligible for Appeal.

Connect with Jennifer to find out what recourse you have for seeking resolution.

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Need Help?

I've created an Audit Checklist for each AOE meant to help candidates better navigate the CPLP Certification Handbook and check their work.

Training Delivery CPLP Work Product - Audit Checklist


You can find my CPLP Work Product Audit Checklists here:

If You Decide You Need Even More Help...

I also offer a comprehensive, systematic CPLP Work Product online program that helps candidates ensure they understand what work samples they need; at what caliber and quality; how to respond to the essay questions; and package all of it together into a focused, successful submission.

Details about my CPLP Work Product online program can be found here:

Outside the USA?

Contact me for details.

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Yes, I know - I've been a CPLP candidate myself.

It's a time consuming, intense process that sometimes have its moments of frustration.

If you're a qualified candidate doing quality work - take some time to heal and take heart.

I know from my own experiences - sometimes in life you have to back up a little to get a good running start to clear the next hurdle.

I'm confident you're capable of sailing over and through your next submission.

Deep breath...  

I look forward to celebrating YOUR success --

~ trish 



p.s. If you're looking for help with your CPLP Work Product submission, consider joining my online program.


The program follows my 4-step framework for CPLP Work Product:

1.       Strategically Plan Your Work Samples & Submission
2.       Completing Your Project Work
3.       Assembling Work Samples & Writing Narrative Responses
4.       Packaging & Shipping
 
 
Enrolled participants receive Orientation materials (including a checklist and step-by-step, AOE specific recorded session) to help them get started with their submissions right away - within 24 hours of enrolling.

CLICK HERE for || PROGRAM DETAILS
~ Trish Uhl, PMP, CPLP
CEO and Founder, Owl's Ledge LLC
Creator, CPLP Mastery Series and CPLPCOACH.com
Author, "Mastering the CPLP: How to Successfully Prepare for - and PASS! - the CPLP Knowledge Exam" on Amazon.com



Saturday, October 18, 2014

February 2015 - CPLP Work Product - REVISED Requirements

The ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) has extended its deadline for publishing...

...the final requirements beyond its original 1 October 2014 date.

ATD CI announcement to February 2015 CPLP Work Product candidates

This means that the final requirements CPLP candidates will be accountable to when...

...submitting CPLP Work Product in February 2015...

...are not yet public.

According to ATD CI, all February 2015 CPLP Work Product candidates...

...are accountable to the new CPLP Work Product requirements...

...whatever they may be.

The notice is posted on the CPLP Certification Handbook Web page on the ATD CI Web site.

A new deadline date has not been communicated.


Read the Revised Requirements Details on the ATD CI Web site | CLICK HERE


Owl's Ledge will schedule a special Webinar to review the new, revised CPLP Work Product requirements with delegates enrolled in our CPLP Work Product online program, after the changes are made public.

I'll post another communication to this blog after ATD CI publishes the changes.

To your success!

~ trish

~ Trish Uhl, PMP, CPLP
CEO and Founder, Owl's Ledge LLC
Creator, CPLP Mastery Series and CPLPCOACH.com

CONGRATULATIONS NEW CPLPs! (August 2014 #CPLP Work Product Cohort)

Just a note to say --

CONGRATULATIONS!

To the new CPLPs!

No joke - CPLP is a rigorous process, and this last cohort was PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING!

So your success this round is truly REMARKABLE given the changes to the Competency Model and the CPLP Work Product requirements!

You faced many of the same obstacles we faced in the first CPLP Pilot in 2005 -- The Great Unknown - conquering a road others had not been down before.

Well done!
Successful CPLP Work Product August 2014 Score Report

I'm SO GLAD many of you felt you benefited from the support and participation of other CPLPs and CPLP candidates!

We are building a global community of talented learning & performance professionals who not only ROCK their practice, but who also have a sense of community and contribution.

I look forward to your community contributions, as you continue to move your own careers forward -- and as you extend a hand back to help the aspiring candidates behind you.

Welcome to the Global CPLP Community!

YAY CAKE!

~ trish

~ Trish Uhl, PMP, CPLP
Moderator, CPLP Candidate Group on LinkedIn

CEO & Founder, Owl's Ledge LLC
Creator, CPLP Mastery Series and CPLPCOACH.com
Author, "Mastering the CPLP: How to Successfully Prepare for - and PASS! - the CPLP Knowledge Exam" on Amazon.com

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

CPLP Work Product - Results and Revised Requirements!


Two (2) CRITICAL updates for CPLP Work Product that concerns candidates...

...who submitted Work Product in August 2014...

...and...

....those who will submit Work Product in...

...February 2015 --

August 2014 - CPLP Work Product - Results!

Per Jennifer Naughton's post in the CPLP Candidate LinkedIn group titled...

...'CPLP score notifications - notification timeline and what to expect' ...

...notification of Score Results for the August 2014 CPLP Work Product cohort...

....will not be released until late tomorrow (Thursday 16 October 2014).


Read the Details in the CPLP Candidate LinkedIn group | CLICK HERE


Here at Owl's Ledge, we're wishing all CPLP candidates the best of luck in this cohort and continued patience as ATD CI works to get the Score Reports out.

We look forward to Welcoming many new designees into the global CPLP community later this week!


February 2015 - CPLP Work Product - REVISED Requirements

The ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) has extended its deadline for publishing...

...the final requirements beyond its original 1 October 2014 date.

This means that the final requirements CPLP candidates will be accountable to when...

...submitting CPLP Work Product in February 2015...

...are not yet public.

According to ATD CI, all February 2015 CPLP Work Product candidates...

...are accountable to the new CPLP Work Product requirements...

...whatever they may be.

The notice is posted on the CPLP Certification Handbook Web page on the ATD CI Web site.

A new deadline date has not been communicated.


Read the Revised Requirements Details on the ATD CI Web site | CLICK HERE


Owl's Ledge will schedule a special Webinar to review the new, revised CPLP Work Product requirements with delegates enrolled in our CPLP Work Product online program, after the changes are made public.


We will also send a communication to our subscribers to let them know when ATD CI posts the changes.

Sending Best Wishes & Kind Regards,

To your success!

~ trish

~ Trish Uhl, PMP, CPLP
CEO & Founder, Owl's Ledge LLC
Creator, CPLP Mastery Series & CPLPCOACH.com
Author, "Mastering the CPLP: How to Successfully Prepare for - and PASS! - the CPLP Knowledge Exam" available on Amazon.com