IAF-CFP Recertification?

[Dan_Abbott]

What are the requirements, if any, for re-certification?

Thanks!

Dan

[Michael_Spivey]

Thank you Dan for the question about re-certification.


The Re-Certification Process is as follows:
The re-certification application will require the CPF to complete three components:

1. An application form providing contact details and a listing of seven (7) facilitated workshops completed in the previous three (3) years. The selected workshops should ideally demonstrate a variety of processes.
2. A listing of professional development undertaken since original certification or previous re-certification.
3. A short essay (1000-1500 words), linking lessons learned to Core Competencies to changes in behavior, indicating what growth occurred during the previous three (3) years.

The goal is to roll-out the re-certification process in 2008. If you were originally certified between the years of 1998 and 2004, look for more information about the re-certification process including details and application forms in the coming months.

Frequently asked Questions:


What is the purpose of re-certification?· To ensure that the IAF CertifiedTM Professional Facilitator certification continues to be held by those actively working in the field.
· To sustain and enhance the credibility of the IAF CertifiedTM designation.
· To encourage members of the IAF who are CPFs to pursue ongoing professional development aided by peer review and feedback.


What is the CPF re-certification assessment fee?The re-certification assessment fee has been set at US $350.

If you have any questions about Professional Development or the IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator Re-Certification Program, please contact Michael Spivey at prof.dev@iaf-world.org (prof.dev@iaf-world.org).

[Dan_Abbott]

Thanks Michael!!! :)

[Gary_Boettcher]

How frequently will the CPF need to re-certify?

[Gary_Rush]

Hi Gary,

CPF's need to be recertified every 3 years.

Ciao,
Gary

[Patricia Nunis]

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[Dan_Abbott]

Whew! DONE!

Thanks Gary for the new certificate I just got in the mail! I'll frame it and put it on my "I love me" wall!

The process is a very worthwhile introspective opportunity. The process itself is very self explanatory and easy but it did take some time.

Two documents are required for completion. Part One is the easy part, filling out one's profile/contact info and indicating method of payment.

Part Two took more time…namely first documenting seven (7) workshops facilitated in the last three years that best represents a CPF’s wide range of experiences. You must document the Workshop, your role and any “ah ha's” or lessons learned.

Then document any professional development activities in the last three years. The one part I found interesting was a description of any promotion, presentations, speeches or training workshops delivered that bolstered one’s facilitation skills or promoted our discipline to those outside our world.

Finally must compose a 1000-1500 word essay about new insights or lessons learned since first certified.

This process forced me to sit down and seriously ponder the “plus/delta” of my career as a facilitator and lessons learned and any pending gaps in my skills/knowledge/behaviors that prevent me from taking my craft to the “next highest” level. For me this is a worthwhile endeavor as it forced me to create a new personal and professional development plan.
The best part is the written feedback I received which validated many of my insights and encouraged me to peruse some new avenues. Thanks IAF for the opportunity!

[Patricia Nunis]

Hi Dan

Thank you for the clear detail of what is expected in the re-certification.
This will be most helpful when my turn comes by next year...


Pat Nunis


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Whew! DONE!

Thanks Gary for the new certificate I just got in the mail! I'll frame it
and put it on my "I love me" wall!

The process is a very worthwhile introspective process. The process itself
is very self explanatory and easy but it did take some time.

Two documents are required for completion. Part One is the easy part was
filing out and profile/info (Name etc) and indicating method of payment.

Part Two took more time.namely first documenting seven (7) workshops
facilitated in the last three years that best represents a CPF's wide range
of experiences. You must document the Workshop, your role and any "ah ahs"
or lessons learned.

Then document any professional development activities in the last three
years. The one part I found interesting was a description of any promotion,
presentations, speeches or training workshops delivered that bolstered one's
facilitation skills or promoted our discipline to those outside our world.

Finally must compose a 1000-1500 word essay about new insights or lessons
learned since first certified.

This process forced me to sit down and seriously ponder the "plus/delta" of
my career as a facilitator and lessons learned and any pending gaps in my
skills/knowledge/behaviors that prevent me from taking my craft to the "next
highest" level. For me this is a worthwhile endeavor as it forced me to
create a new personal and professional development plan.
The best part is the written feedback I received which validated many of my
insights and encouraged me to peruse some new avenues. Thanks IAF for the
opportunity!



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[Gary_Rush]

Hi,

I'm an assessor and I've been reviewing a number of recertification applications. One thing that I've found really encouraging is the introspection and self assessment that the CPFs have done. I think that the recertification has been good for them - and all of us. Every CPF should enjoy it - taking the time to think about what you have learned and how you've applied it is quite enjoyable.

Ciao,
Gary

[Dan_Abbott]

Gary,

Thanks for your committment and involvment in this process! It is greatly apprecated and I do understand what you and the others involved provide is an often thankless and under-apprecated job.

The only point of feedback I have and this is extremely minor, trivial, and petty when one looks at the big picture...and that is the certificate. When it arrived in the mail it was sorta a disappointment.

After this much work and effort one would expect a certificate with a least a real signature or at least a scanned signature rather than something printed off a desktop printer from a list of True Type fonts. Don't get me wrong...it is very well done with good layup and design even with the IAF logo highlited in blue. It looks very nice.

I would suggest it should have at least a digitially scanned "real" signature instead of the selecting a font to represent a signature from a computer font list...it just looks like something one would get when completing a $99 "everything you need to know about employment law in 7 hours" course and not something as esteemed and credible as an IAF-CPF.

Now I'm not doing this to get a "snazzy" certificate in the mail...but I would like to hang it next to my other academic and highly credible accomplishments but it just doesn't live up to the same presentation quality...having a real or scanned real signature would be a great touch.

Something to ponder for the future...

Dan

[Cameron_Fraser]

This is not the first time the quality of the certificate has come up. I agree it would be worth fixing. The question is, who is accountable. Our administrators produce the certificate and, to the best of my knowledge, we haven't given them any guidance on the quality we would like to see. (I will admit I am several years out of the loop on this one though.)

[Gary_Rush]

Hi,

I agree - that's a great idea and I'll look into it to see what we can do. I think that it is well earned and helps the program at the same time. Thanks.

Ciao,
Gary

[John_Miller]

just a thought.

Since we require re-certification now,
then the first CPF certificate could be issued with extra spaces for
adding future dated, embossed "gold stars" (or whatever) like the
butcher's and the auto mechanic's. Including a gold star for their
first certification date.
In the extra spaces there could be faint outlines with dates for
anticipated re-certification as a reminder to each CPF that re-
certification is coming up and there's a place your next gold
star ...if you qualify.

Then there's only one certificate (net) that needs to be re-hung every
few years.

Sorry about the lateral connection.

...john

[Julie_Biddle]

Or even simpler - what about some kind of seal or sticker? When you recertify you get a sticker that you apply to your original certification. Again there could be spaces set aside for them with printing to remind you of the dates.

Kind of like licence plate stickers - but make them nicer <grin>.
j

[Dan_Abbott]

I concur with the recommendations...and can only add this...perhaps make the initial certificate of a higher quality and make it a "one time" document/presentation with some "WoW!" So when people walk into an office they immediately notice it and are drawn to it. Then like my other certifications, IAF can mail me a small nickle or brass plate with the year I am re-certified to tack onto a wooden plaque that hangs near the initial certificaiton.

Isn't part of our objective here to elevate the credibility of our profession to the public at large? Then we need to be promoting our certification/assoication making it more visible. I recently noticed a Certified Meeting Professional and a CPA's certificates the other day and I even said "WoW" when I saw them - I am impressed.