Strategy 1—Connect to prior knowledge A couple of weeks ago, I shared my step of setting up a study schedule for the CPTD exam and finding a community of support. When I joined a study group, my strategies morphed as others shared their approaches and as I found what worked for me. I haven’t had to study for an exam for several years, so this was a process of getting back into an exam study mode. I welcome you to join me in discovering what works for you! As is so often the case, what helps one adult structure their learning may not work for another. I’ll include some factors that were an influence for me, with the hopes that may help make your decisions easier. Someone recently made the comment about instructional design that if you make structural decisions once and early, then you cut down on your time because you don’t have to keep revisiting them. I needed to use that strategy here! Two factors that have pushed me toward some study choices:
Strategy 1—Connect to prior knowledge
Strategy 2—Study for foundational knowledge The 2020 CPTD Certification Handbook: Study Planning Guide identifies specific knowledge and skill statements that match with specific sections in the TDBoK. Fellow study group members highlighted that the CPTD Prep Course identifies specific enabling objectives for each of those statements.
Strategy 3—Prepare for application question thinking
Study group members have shared resources along the way, so I’ve already benefited from review and perspective through their video summaries, discussion and case questions, and visual references.
As you're discovering what works for you, what are study decisions are you encountering? What resources can you point us to? Coming next…review strategies. My exam date is five weeks out, so I’ll be diving into dedicated review soon!
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7/8/2020 0 Comments Setting up my study scheduleI started with a simple timeframe, and now that timeframe has opportunities for connecting to a variety of experiences and perspectives. I set up my schedule using a free gantt tool on my home computer called "GanttProject." This gave me a simple way to visually see how long I needed to give myself for each section, and prepare for exam logistics. A Linkedin search led me to the group "Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) Candidate Preparation." This began my realization that I wasn't in it alone, and the ways to support each other grew from there. A huge thanks to several people who've supported my journey so far, and here's how they did it!
I started with a simple timeframe, and now that same timeframe has opportunities for connecting the TD Book of Knowledge to a variety of experiences and perspectives. Coming next...study tools and strategies, what's worked and what's needed adjusted along the way. |
Kara ReedMy latest learning venture is preparing for the Certified Professional of Talent Development certification. See further CPTD Certification Resources. Send me a message on Linkedin to let me know our link, and let's connect!
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