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Patricia Rupp has a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and has worked in healthcare since 1979. She is currently a nurse education specialist and facilitator of learning at Indiana University Health Learning Institute. Prior to becoming a facilitator of learning, she was an educator specializing in maternal health. She provided education for both the community and staff. She is very passionate about education and helping others expand their knowledge.

Patrick Jackson is the internal trainer for APEX Analytix LLC in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he has worked in talent development since 2016. APEX Analytix provides recovery audit and software services to global Fortune 500 clients. Patrick supports the needs of his organization by conducting new hire orientation, developing software training, and promoting a culture of learning with efforts such as a monthly webinar series designed to promote cross-departmental learning and a formal mentoring program. Patrick also greatly enjoys playing the guitar, writing music, and performing locally with his band. Patrick graduated with a BA in psychology from Cornell University in 2011.

By Julie Patrick on 16 Jan, 2019

Patrick Smith is CEO of Envolvemedia. He has more than 25 years of software industry and e-learning experience at Envolvemedia, Oracle, Pitney Bowes Software, aerospace and defense integrators, and a number of Internet and mobile software startups. Recognized as one the premier Adobe Connect implementors and Captivate developers supporting the public sector clients including DOJ, FDA, State Department, House of Representatives and DoD.  A certified trainer, he has provided training to hundreds of students including beginning and advanced topics covering blended instructional design, Captivate, Presenter, and Adobe Connect.  He holds undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA from George Washington University.

Great managers aren’t born lucky—they’re trained to lead with confidence! This St. Patrick’s Day, join us to see how one of the UK’s largest fast-food chains powers its Manager Academy Programme with Bridge, transforming employees into strong, capable leaders. By blending virtual and in-person learning with peer collaboration, the company has improved performance and service metrics across its franchises—so much so that leadership invested in seven additional L&D team members! You’ll also get a golden opportunity to see Bridge in action. We’ll showcase how it simplifies manager training, scales leadership development, and equips rising leaders with the skills they need to thrive. No more leaving success to luck—give your managers the tools to strike gold! During this event, you will: See how Bridge automates manager training, reducing admin effort so you can focus on what truly matters. Discover how structured training improves team efficiency, accuracy, and engagement—helping your managers shine. Learn how one of the UK’s largest fast-food chains uses Bridge to monitor training progress, quickly identify completions, and pinpoint areas where extra support is needed. 

17 Mar, 2025

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Love and laughter are magical. They have the power to build bonds, forge trust, and improve productivity. Yet many leaders are uncomfortable with letting go and connecting at the most human level. Some see it as unprofessional, others as silliness with no purpose. But this is far from the truth. From physical and emotional benefits, all the way to mission accomplishment, love and laughter are the most essential, foundational parts of our leadership. Nothing real happens without them. This session will engage attendees with the latest science supporting love and laughter and the impact it can have on our organizations and those we lead. Participants will learn how to harness love as their most effective leadership strategy and the importance of love as the foundation for any leadership approach. They will also discover how laughter can be used to build trust and camaraderie among diverse teams in the workplace.   

8 Jul, 2021

Creating a participant guide, including guidance for the facilitator, is a great way to support the valuable learning experiences you provide. A participant/facilitator guide may include traditional components such as text and illustrations as well as additional support material such as an appendix with references and job aids.

By Julie Patrick on 11 Nov, 2019

As a learning professional, you need to be well versed in how adult learning principles serve as the foundation for the work you do. Achieving desired results depends on you being able to provide the rationale for why you are applying various learning strategies. This webcast will focus on how the new On-Demand Adult Learning Certificate Program can help you move from being able to describe what adult learning is to how application of its principles can influence the success of your organization. Questions we will strive to answer include: Is this the right program for you? What does this new on-demand certificate program offer? What are the benefits to you? What are the options for experiencing the program? How can you apply the concepts to achieve success? Be equipped to support adult learners in every aspect of your training program. Register for the webcast today.

15 Jan, 2016

I was meeting a new client and introduced myself as a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP). Her immediate response was, “Did you pass it on the first try?” This question didn’t faze me. I smiled and thought to myself, “She knows…Obtaining that certification was no joke.”Unlike some other certification tests, the CPLP Knowledge Exam is not a memorization test. The questions are carefully and deliberately crafted to cover each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Will there be some questions with one obviously correct answer? Yes. But there will also be questions for which several answers are possible and appropriate, but only one yields the best results. Yes. This type of question requires you to imagine each answer in practice, envision how they all play out, and compare the results with one another. It will take some time, so the more thoroughly you know your material, the better you’ll be at answering it.I’m not telling you this to scare you. This insight is meant to prepare you. The Knowledge Exam is difficult, yet achievable. Passing it will instill in you a lasting sense of pride, and you will share a silent understanding with other CPLPs. You quite literally join the club.Focus When StudyingSo how should you best prepare in order to pass this exam? In my previous post, I stressed the importance of changing your daily routine. This is critical to your success. I set aside 45 minutes each morning before work and additional time on Saturdays. Some days I found myself easily distracted by external factors or even my own thoughts. In both cases I simply put in ear plugs. The absolute silence helped me to concentrate.Apply What You LearnI don’t study well in groups, so I had to look for other ways to bring to life the knowledge I was acquiring. Many mornings, I found myself inspired by what I read. I would jot down ideas and use them at work. One of my favorite ideas was a job aid for newly promoted directors. Two of my clients had been recently promoted while I was studying Managing the Learning Function. The new directors appreciated the job aid, and I scored well in that exam area because I had really thought through the material.Practice Taking the ExamIt is not enough to get through the materials. You will need to take the practice exams in order to kinesthetically prepare for the Knowledge Exam. Football players study the plays and then practice on the field. So should you. This will help you get used to the different types of questions and get a feel for taking the test at the exam center. I gave myself a one-month cushion after studying the materials. During that month, I ran through the practice questions over and over, carefully reviewing my notes for the lowest-scoring sections.Reach a State of Quiet AcceptanceI chose St. Patrick’s Day to bring a little luck o’ the Irish with me to the exam. Unfortunately, a late-season snowstorm blew in the night before. I was pretty worried about not being able to get to the exam center. By 5:30 the morning of the exam, I had a call and an email notifying me that the exam center was closed. Rescheduling was quick and easy, and I took the exam a couple of days later.I suppose plenty of people would interpret my luck o’ the Irish as the bonus 48 hours of study time. Not me. I didn’t study on those days. I didn’t need to. I knew I was ready. Most of the material was in my long-term memory and I was at peace.Remember the Bigger PictureMy goal wasn’t to prepare for or even to pass the exam. My mission was to improve my overall level of expertise. This prompted me to take more time to learn the material at a higher level of Bloom’s taxonomy than needed to pass the exam. I know it sounds lofty. However, I invite you to consider striving for the same purpose. Don’t just pass the Knowledge Exam. Incorporate it. Together, this is how we strengthen our profession.Learn more about the CPLP Certification.

By Beth Teixeira on 14 Apr, 2015