Article 2014

Assessing competencies: An evaluation of ASTD's Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) designation

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Kwon, Seolim
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Wadholm, Robert R.
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Carmody, Laurie E.
Evaluation and Program Planning
Journal · Vol. 44 · pp. 48-58
Abstract

The American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) program is purported to be based on the ASTD's competency model, a model which outlines foundational competencies, roles, and areas of expertise in the field of training and performance improvement. This study seeks to uncover the relationship between the competency model and the CPLP knowledge exam questions and work product submissions (two of the major instruments used to test for competency of CPLP applicants). A mixed qualitative-quantitative approach is used to identify themes, quantify relationships, and assess questions and guidelines. Multiple raters independently analyzed the data and identified key themes, and Fleiss' Kappa coefficient was used in measuring inter-rater agreement. The study concludes that several discrepancies exist between the competency model and the knowledge exam and work product submission guidelines. Recommendations are given for possible improvement of the CPLP program. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

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Training Competencies performance improvement Content analysis ASTD CPLP

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human procedures Humans Vocational education curriculum education United States professional competence program evaluation Educational Measurement educational model Models, Educational competency-based education organization Education, Professional certification Societies standards
Author Affiliations
Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, United States, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
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