|
Join Us for an Educational or Networking
Program!
| |
|
 CPLP Boot Camp
What is the workshop about?
The CPLP™ Boot Camp provides an overview of the ASTD Certified Professional in Learning & Performance™ (CPLP) certification program and the 2004 ASTD Competency Model™ the credential is based on.
Discover how and why certification and the competency model are relevant to your work and to the workplace learning & performance industry as a whole.
An accelerated learning approach is used throughout the workshop to allow you to sample what it’s like to be a CPLP™ candidate preparing for both phases of the credentialing process – the CPLP™ Knowledge-based Exam and the CPLP™ Work Product submission.
Upon completion of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Communicate to others how ASTD is using the CPLP™ to lobby the U.S. Department of Labor to recognize workplace learning & performance as a profession.
- Describe how recognition as a member of a profession can raise your credibility in the workplace.
- Identify organizations that are using the CPLP™ for as frameworks for career paths and for continued professional growth and ongoing education.
- Articulate the history, development, and purpose of the CPLP™ certification program, including its foundation on the 2004 ASTD Competency Model™.
- Follow the criteria for both the CPLP™ Knowledge-based Exam and ™Work Product submission phases.
- Assess your readiness to enter the certification program, including eligibility requirements, costs & time commitments.
- Implement tips & tricks to be successful in both phases of the credentialing process.
Who should attend?
- This accelerated learning workshop is designed for the CPLP™ candidates as well as the CPLP™ curious! Learn more here: http://adjix.com/9986
Date: July 11, 2009
Time: 8:30 AM to 2 PM.
Location: Benedictine University
5700 College Road, Lisle, IL 60532 • (630)829-6000
Lisle, IL
Kindlon Hall, Room 124
Cost: Members $99 Alliance members: $99 Nonmembers: $124 Student: $99
Click here to view flyer
Click Here to register |
| |
|
Creating Compelling Learning Experiences: Design Learning and Development in the Experience Economy
|
|
Explore how the learning leaders and designers can gain new insight from the principles and models of The Experience Economy, a groundbreaking book focused on customer experiences. Bob Dean, a Certified Experience Economy expert, will share success stories from his work with learning and business transformation.
After attending this event, you will be able to:
- Learn new trends in learning and development that are focused on designing compelling learning experiences
- Identify models and frameworks which can drive innovative learning design
Bob Dean has over 30 years of experience in accounting, professional services and learning and professional development. He has served as a senior learning executive at three global professional
services firms, most recently as Vice President of Learning & Talent Development at Heidrick & Struggles.
|
|
When: Monday, July 13, 2009
Where: Summit Executive Centre, 205 N Michigan Ave., 10th floor, Chicago, Il 60604
Time: 8:00 to 8:30 am Registration & Networking; 8:30 am to 10 am Program
|
|
Cost: Members $30, Alliance members $30, Non-members $40, Students $20
Late registrations (after July 3) add $10
|
|
Please click here to register.
|
|
| |
|
Evanston Lunch Bunch
The next Evanston Lunch Bunch, an informal lunchtime gathering of Workplace Learning & Performance professionals, will take place on Monday, July 20 from noon to 1pm at Rotary International.
Address: One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Topic: CPLP panel discussion. Are you curious about CPLP certification? Do you wonder what it entails? Would you like to “pick the brains” of Workplace Learning & Performance professionals who have attained CPLP certification? Then be sure to join us on July 20!
Our special panel guests will include three Workplace Learning & Performance professionals (including Trish Uhl, Director of Chapter Strategic Planning and facilitator of the upcoming CPLP Boot Camp) who have achieved the CPLP credential and one who recently passed the knowledge exam. They will share their experiences, insights, and tips, and answer your questions about the CPLP certification process and the value it adds.
Bring your own lunch or purchase something at Rotary’s Café International (lower level). There is also a Subway and a Potbelly Sandwich shop across the street.
Room Location: the location is Room 12B. Take the elevator to floor 12, go towards the door that says “International Meetings” and follow the signs to room 12B.
Transportation/Parking: Rotary is accessible by the CTA Purple line and Metra rail (Davis Street stops). There is a large hourly parking structure at the intersection of Davis and Benson. Some street parking may be available. Rotary has a parking structure on Grove Avenue, but is typically filled early in the day by employees.
Click here to register!
|
| |
|
 CCASTD Scavenger Hunt
What is a scavenger hunt? A scavenger hunt is an active and entertaining team activity centered around a list of clues to be followed and activities to be performed. Some clues and activities lead to specific locations; others are open to creative & innovative interpretation.
Join your Chicago area learning & performance peers by investing your time to:
- Practice teambuilding & promote team spirit in an educational & entertaining way
- Build relationships – with your team and your peers
- Participate in a fun morale booster
- Build your individual strengths
When: Thursday , July 23, 2009
Where: PJ Clarke’s 302 E Illinois St Chicago, IL .
Time: Registration starts at 4 pm, dinner starts at 6:45 pm
Cost: $50
Please click here to view the flyer
Click to register today! |
| |
|
Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase
Join us for this celebration of Chicago talent, hosted by CCASTD, STC-Chicago, CISPI and Roosevelt University. Learn the newest and best of what elearning and technology has to offer, with a multitude of examples, demonstrations and explanations for all levels of experience.
Invited speakers include:
Anna Belyaev, Founder and CEO, Type A Learning
John Patterson, Director of Business Development, Pixel Brothers Inc.
Jennifer DeVries, President and Senior Solutions Architect, BlueStreak Learning
When: Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Where: Roosevelt University, Auditorium Building
430 South Michigan, Avenue, Chicago
Cost: Members $35, Alliance members $45, Non-members $60, Roosevelt Students $35 Late registrations (after August 12) add $15
Click here to register today!
|
| |
|
Carrot Culture: Accelerating Human Performance
Carrot Culture’s Andrea Gappmayer will show you how to create powerful recognition experiences to retain and engage employees. Drawing on research and case methodology, with lively participant interaction, this program will highlight how purpose-based recognition has been proven to accelerate performance, engage employees, reduce turnover, and boost productivity. Join us for this program that is rich in both content and fun.
All paying registrants will receive the 2009 2 nd edition of the award-winning The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance, featuring new global research.
Andrea Gappmayer is a renowned Carrot Culture speaker and trainer who shares global research data and best practices with organizations around the world, helping them understand the power of leading with recognition. The Carrot Culture Group is the leading provider of recognition and engagement training solutions, and a division of the world’s largest appreciation company, O.C. Tanner
When: Thursday September 24, 2009
Morning: Loop location (TBD) 8:00-8:30 Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking, 8:30-10:30 Program
Evening:. Roosevelt University Schaumburg 5:30-6:00 Registration, Dinner, Networking, 6:00-8:00 Program
Cost: Members $53, Alliance members $53, Non-members $63, Students $43
Click here to register!
|
| |
|
