November 02, 2009

It's official...I'M CERTIFIABLE!


FREDERICKSBURG, VA 1 November 2009 – We are pleased to announce that Leah Roehl, CPLP has earned the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance™ (CPLP) credential from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) Certification Institute. Earning the CPLP™ credential means Leah Roehl, CPLP possesses the knowledge and skills to be a top performer in the workplace learning and performance field.

Becoming a CPLP enhances a professional’s reputation by recognizing that they have an overall understanding of the nine areas of expertise for workplace learning and performance as defined by the ASTD Competency Model™, and can apply this knowledge in the workplace. In general, credentials benefit individuals by providing a roadmap for professional development, enhancing earning potential, and broadening career opportunities.

To earn the CPLP certification Leah Roehl acquired industry-related experience, successfully passed a knowledge-based examination, and submitted a work product that met performance standards. “The CPLP certification process is rigorous and it produces candidates with a breadth of knowledge that brings significant benefit to their employers, colleagues and clients,” says Jennifer Naughton, ASTD’s Director of Credentialing. “Employing CPLP credential holders brings respect to an organization’s training function and ensures successful learning programs,” she adds.

“As the association dedicated to the workplace learning and performance profession, ASTD is at the forefront providing information on the critical skills and abilities that practitioners must have to succeed in the field,” says Tony Bingham, President of the ASTD Certification Institute. “The CPLP credential was built to provide workplace learning professionals a tool with which to increase their knowledge, competence and confidence while proving their value to employers,” he notes.

More information about the CPLP program may be found at http://www.cplp.astd.org/. Additional questions should be directed to: certification@astd.org.
About ASTD and the ASTD Certification InstituteASTD is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals. ASTD started 1944 when the organization held its first annual conference.To support members’ ongoing development in the field, ASTD formed the ASTD Certification Institute to take the lead in setting professional industry standards. The ASTD Certification Institute certifies professionals through the CPLP credential.
So, I'm pretty happy about it...it was about a year long process...definately a milestone in my professional development...Now, on to my PMP ;)...you know I am incapable of resting for long!
Happy Trails,
Leah

2 comments:

Kate Hiller said...

You are such a nerd!
Underneath all of the beauty there is a first glass geek!

I learned that long ago in Mrs. Wilson's math class :)

Congratulations, XOXXO

John and Leah Roehl said...

Thanks Kate...that means a lot to me coming from another First Class Geek ;)