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Performance Technologist Credentials
STANDARDS

There are 10 performance standards that competent practitioners follow in the practice of human performance improvement.
10 Performance Standards
SELF ASSESSMENT GUIDE
The self-assessment guide is intended to help you identify your proficiency in the 10 Standards. It can be used to assess your readiness to apply for the CPT or MCPT, identify areas you may need to improve.
Download Self Assessment
EVALUATION GUIDELINES
The CPT and MCPT evaluation guidelines define the criteria and evidence used to review your application and validate your application as qualified for the CPT or MCPT designation.
Download Eval. Guidelines
ISPI's Performance Technologist Credentials
Our Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) and Master CPT credentials are offered by ISPI. They recognize consistent, worthy performance achieved through a systematic process. It is the sole performance improvement credential available that is based on a comprehensive demonstration of real-world experience and competence across performance projects.
How to Become an ISPI
CPT or MCPT

1
PREPARE
Download the self-assessment to evaluate your readiness & verify you meet requirements.
2
CHECK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Review the ISPI 10 Standards that every competent performance improvement practitioner follows. Your application must show how you applied each one across multiple projects.
3
APPLY
Download & complete your application. Use a password to save the Word document
4
SUBMIT
Submit your application & pay the application fee online
5
REVIEW & VALIDATION
A qualified reviewer will review all the documentation and determine if all requirements have been met
Eligibility Requirements
Do you meet all requirements? Get started with your application.
1. Experience
You must have 3 + years experience in performance improvement or a related field.
2. Verifiable Competency
You must have verifiable competency in the ISPI 10 Standards across multiple projects.
Your application must include:
Detailed descriptions of work performed in real-world performance projects in a manner that demonstrates the use of each of the Standards. The CPT requires a minimum of 1 project. The MCPT requires a minimum of 3 projects.
Attestations from internal/external clients or supervisors
Note: Workshops or any training courses are not required to earn the credentials.
3. Ethics Commitment
You must commit to the ISPI's Code of Ethics.
FAQs
What training is required to apply for the credential?
None. ISPI credentials require verifiable experience in performance improvement. It is the sole competency-based performance improvement credential available. No courses, training, or education is required to apply for ISPI credentials.
How long is a credential valid?
Once a credential is issued, it is valid for three years. Recertification is based on continued work in the field, adherence to the Code of Ethics, and the accumulation of the required Recertification Points for Continuing Education (CE), volunteer service, and/or contributions to the field during the three-year period.
What happens if my application is denied?
If your application does not meet one or more Standards, you will be notified in writing which Standard(s) was/were not met and why. This will include written feedback from the Certification Reviewers.
You will have three options available:
Re-submit a revised application to meet the identified Standard(s) within the next 12 months at no additional charge.
Choose not to re-submit a revised application. ISPI will refund the certification fee less $250 that is used to pay for the reviews.
Appeal the decision to ISPI within two weeks of receipt. If appealed, another impartial reviewer will evaluate your application.
How long does the application review process take?
Credential applications are processed upon submission. An estimated time for review will be provided with your application acknowledgement.
Who can I contact if I have questions about certification?
If you have any questions during about the certification or application process, please email certification@ispi.org.
How much is the application fee?
The application fee is all inclusive and covers your application processing, qualified review, and certification issuance. Please visit the Fees page for the current pricing.
Does ISPI offer preparation workshops?
Yes. ISPI may provide online or live workshops throughout the year. Although the workshop may improve the likelihood of obtaining a certification, ISPI does not require that applicants participate in a preparation workshop and does not take into consideration whether an applicant has participated in a preparation workshop.
ISPI's workshops are offered free of charge to all ISPI Gold Members.
Independant Workshops
There are other organizations that provide paid workshops; however, the workshops are designed and presented by the organization and not an official ISPI workshop. The fees are set by the workshop organizers.

Performance Technologist Credentials

STANDARDS

There are 10 performance standards that competent practitioners follow in the practice of human performance improvement.

SELF ASSESSMENT GUIDE

The self-assessment guide is intended to help you identify your proficiency in the 10 Standards. It can be used to assess your readiness to apply for the CPT or MCPT, identify areas you may need to improve.

EVALUATION GUIDELINES

The CPT and MCPT evaluation guidelines define the criteria and evidence used to review your application and validate your application as qualified for the CPT or MCPT designation.

ISPI's Performance Technologist Credentials

How to Become an ISPI

CPT or MCPT

PREPARE

Download the self-assessment to evaluate your readiness & verify you meet requirements.

CHECK PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Review the ISPI 10 Standards that every competent performance improvement practitioner follows. Your application must show how you applied each one across multiple projects.

APPLY

Download & complete your application. Use a password to save the Word document

SUBMIT

Submit your application & pay the application fee online

REVIEW & VALIDATION

A qualified reviewer will review all the documentation and determine if all requirements have been met

Eligibility Requirements

Do you meet all requirements? Get started with your application.

1. Experience

You must have 3 + years experience in performance improvement or a related field.

2. Verifiable Competency

You must have verifiable competency in the ISPI 10 Standards across multiple projects.

Your application must include:

3. Ethics Commitment

You must commit to the ISPI's Code of Ethics.

FAQs

None. ISPI credentials require verifiable experience in performance improvement. It is the sole competency-based performance improvement credential available. No courses, training, or education is required to apply for ISPI credentials.

If your application does not meet one or more Standards, you will be notified in writing which Standard(s) was/were not met and why. This will include written feedback from the Certification Reviewers.

You will have three options available:

Credential applications are processed upon submission. An estimated time for review will be provided with your application acknowledgement.

If you have any questions during about the certification or application process, please email certification@ispi.org.

The application fee is all inclusive and covers your application processing, qualified review, and certification issuance. Please visit the Fees page for the current pricing.

ISPI's workshops are offered free of charge to all ISPI Gold Members.

There are other organizations that provide paid workshops; however, the workshops are designed and presented by the organization and not an official ISPI workshop. The fees are set by the workshop organizers.