CLDP Application Criteria

This information is provided to assist you in filling out your Certified Learning and Development Practitioner (CLDP) application. Please take time to read this carefully.

Certifed Learning & Development Practitioner Program

The CLDP program provides recognisable standards for AIPF members. AIPF has an MOU with the Institute of Learning and Development Professionals (ILDP) in providing this recognition. 

It has established the benchmark for learning and development professionals and serves as the mark for qualified practicing professionals. Factors taken into account when assessing CLDP applicants include:

• Educational Qualifications

The extent to which the applicant has been exposed to, required to think about, demonstrate knowledge in, and apply facilitating concepts and theories in the context of formal, accredited educational programs.

• Accreditations

To establish the relevant accreditations the applicant has obtained during their career to support their professionalism and to increase the depth of services they can provide to their clients.

• Professional Achievements

The applicant’s career progress, functional responsibilities, job assignments and industry experience provide a track record of professional achievement.

• Practical Experience

To determine the breadth of learning and development experience the applicant has - in what settings, industries and areas of expertise.

• Other Considerations

In the case of senior facilitating learning and development professionals, who do not have relevant academic study, weighting will be given to their experience and impact they have made through their deliverables.

Quantitive and Qualitative Assessments

CLDP Matrix

The CLDP Matrix assesses the four criteria used to assess applications.

Assessment Point Scoring

Achieving the desired quantitative score of 800 points does not automatically attain CLDP status nor is falling short of 800 points an automatic set-back. This is because job titles and client assignment titles may have different meanings under different situations. However, quantitative scoring offers a quick indication of the applicant’s standing.

Indicative Weightings

Flexibility in the use of job titles, scope of responsibilities, complexity of work assignments, etc., varies with clients. Client size or contract value provides some insight into individual's experience and assignments. To overcome these differences, points nominated from the CLDP Matrix are further multiplied against predetermined weightings.

Total allocations achievable for each criteria:

QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT

Points scored are reviewed against qualitative factors like career path, job assignments and experience.

CLDP MATRIX

Example 1

Learning & Development Manager with 10 years experience

Example 2

Facilitator with 15 years experience

It is useful to note that specific details of work done or results achieved help with assigning points i.e. details of your involvement in the successful launch and establishment of a program or workshop. Printed materials offer good support.

Educational Qualifications 

AIPF will not accept academic claims at face value. Assessors reviewing academic qualifications need to understand exactly what facilitating subjects you have undertaken. Qualifications examples must provide examples to support your claim or core expertise.

Declaration

Make sure the Declaration is completed. The Institute must have your authority to verify claims made in your application. Applications submitted without a completed Declaration will not be processed.

Assessment Process

AIPF’s assessment process is comprehensive and subject to audit by external parties.

Other Considerations

In cases of highly experienced senior learning and development professionals who may not have the option of relevant academic study, merit will be considered using career history, experience and other details provided under ‘Practical Experience’. 

Timing

Due to the comprehensiveness of the assessment process and verification, Applications take about 3 – 5 weeks depending on the time required for authenticating information submitted.