Overview Flashcards

Which organization awards the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation in the United States?

Answer: National Speakers Association (NSA)

The CSP is awarded by the National Speakers Association (NSA), the premier organization for professional speakers in the US.

What is the minimum number of paid speaking engagements typically required over a rolling five-year period to qualify for the CSP?

Answer: 250 paid engagements

Applicants must document at least 250 paid speaking engagements within a qualifying five-year period.

Approximately what percentage of NSA members hold the CSP designation?

Answer: Less than 10%

The CSP is held by fewer than 10% of NSA members, reflecting its rigorous requirements and elite status.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the CSP designation?

Answer: To verify a speaker's sustained professional experience and income from speaking

The CSP verifies that a speaker has demonstrated sustained professional experience, income, and client satisfaction over time.

How does the CSP designation relate to the Global Speaking Fellow (GSF) designation?

Answer: The CSP is a prerequisite for earning the GSF

Speakers must hold the CSP before they can apply for the Global Speaking Fellow (GSF), the international extension of the credential.

Which element of CSP eligibility directly measures a speaker's ability to generate business from speaking?

Answer: Minimum annual fee income from speaking

CSP criteria include minimum income thresholds from professional speaking fees, confirming the speaker earns a living from the craft.

Which statement BEST captures the audience perspective on the CSP designation?

Answer: It signals that the speaker has a verified history of delivering value to paying clients

From a buyer's perspective, the CSP is a trust signal confirming the speaker's sustained, verified track record with paying clients.