Here’s how CIPP/CIAPP certification 3 core learning methods work. They not only impart knowledge but also ensure that the knowledge you learn is stored permanently in your memory and applied in your day to day job.
This is the first step we use for the CIPP/CIAPP - this is the most advanced learning because it is based on cognitive load theory.
Cognitive Load theory is a grounded theory thought to be the best for the brain in relation to learning:
Before being stored into long-term memory (= learning or critical analysis), information will first have to be processed by your working memory which is very limited in capacity (7 digits, holds information for 10 seconds).
When information is presented in a complex way to you, your working memory will often get overloaded and learning stops. There are techniques to overcome this. Below are a few examples:
1. Comic styles are preferred over photo’s
2. Use easy exercises and provide for completed examples
3. Avoid mentally linking different pieces of information - Ex. 2 connecting pieces of information should be visually paired on the same screen
4. Avoid redundant information and unnecessary repetitions
5. Use auditory stimuli and relevant visuals simultaneously. Both sources of information need to deliver an essential (not redundant) contribution. Ex. Simply putting text on screen and reading it out is not good. It is about concurrent crisp audio text and relevant visual pictures being delivered.
As a result of these techniques, the information will flow seamlessly into your long-term memory. You will be able to reconstruct the course structure and important content quite easily as it has been put in schemas in your long-term memory.
Simulations work by presenting Real Life Problems faced by Procurement Executives, where you are given the opportunity to apply the concepts learned. You are put in a scenario where you need to make decisions & given immediate feedback on those decisions.
Make the wrong decision and feedback/guidance is given hinting you at the correct decision until you make the right decision and move forward in the simulation. Better make mistakes during simulations and learn, rather than in real life.
After you complete your e-learning for a particular topic, we ensure an immediate application of key learning’s on the job. You will have a number of short job related assignments. Deliverables are 1 page reports such as “writing a category strategy”, “report on RFP process” or “Prepare for a Negotiation Event”.
This ensures that you prepare a short report from your learning not only to fulfill the criteria towards certification, but also to show to your Supervisor what you accomplished. That’s why we say that as you start your CIPP/CIAPP certification, you will be noticed soon after.
All these 3 tools ensure that you absorb easily what you learn with scenario based e-learning and more importantly apply what you learn in your day to day job with simulations and application based tasks.
Below you can see that the learning Plan for CIPP has a combinations of 12 simulations and application based Assignments - 1 per month on average
For CIAPP you’ll have overall 28 simulations and assignments - 2.5 per months on average which gives you more opportunities for application.
Follow the plan and you will be noticed, because simulations and assignments will give you the opportunity to use them in your current work projects.
Scroll Down to see the learning plan for each - pay attention to the 2nd last column under Simulations & Application Based Assignment to find out that we use quite often each of these 2 application methodologies.
Competences, Levels & Learning Plan required for CIPP Certification
Competences, Levels & Learning Plan required for CIAPP Certification
