CPLP Recognition – Maryellen Cooke

As part of CNY ATD's recent CNY BEST Learning and Performance Awards Ceremony, CNY ATD recognized Maryellen T. Cooke for earning the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance™ (CPLP) credential from the ATD Certification Institute. Earning the CPLP™ credential means Maryellen possesses the knowledge and skills to be a top performer in the talent development field. Maryellen is Training and Development Manager at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino.

Becoming a CPLP enhances a professional's credibility by recognizing that they have met performance standards, have an overall understanding of the body of knowledge of the talent development field, and can apply what they know in the workplace. The process of being certified is broad-based and addresses ten areas of expertise as defined by the ATD Competency Model™. An individual needs to pass rigorous standards including a knowledge exam and a work product assessment to achieve this special designation.

"The CPLP certification process produces candidates with a breadth of knowledge that brings significant benefit to their employers, colleagues and clients," says Jennifer Naughton, ATD's Senior Director of Competencies & Credentialing. "Employing CPLP credential holders brings respect to an organization's talent development function and ensures successful learning programs," she adds.

"As the association dedicated to the talent development profession, ATD 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 ATD and the ATD Certification Institute. "The CPLP credential was built to provide talent development professionals a tool with which to increase their knowledge, competence and confidence while proving their value to employers," he notes.