CSP Requirements and Process of Accreditation 3

Question 1

A speaker has completed 100 paid engagements but all within two years. Are they eligible to apply for the CSP?

Accepted Answer

No, the engagements must span at least a five-year window

Answer

Yes, the total count is what matters

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Yes, if total fees exceed the income threshold

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No, unless they have an NSA sponsor waiver

Question 2

What income threshold must CSP applicants typically demonstrate from professional speaking within the qualifying period?

Accepted Answer

$100,000 total

Answer

$50,000 total

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$250,000 total

Answer

$25,000 total

Question 3

Which of the following speaking scenarios would most likely NOT count toward CSP engagement requirements?

Accepted Answer

A workshop compensated with a product gift card only

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A keynote paid by a Fortune 500 company

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A breakout session at a paid industry conference

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A virtual paid webinar for a corporate client

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'recertification' requirement for existing CSP holders?

Accepted Answer

To ensure ongoing professional activity and continued standards compliance

Answer

To re-examine their foundational speaking skills every year

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To allow NSA to collect updated membership fees

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To provide an opportunity to upgrade to a higher designation

Question 5

How are speaking engagements for association chapters or non-profit organizations treated in CSP applications?

Accepted Answer

They count if a professional fee was paid

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They are never counted regardless of payment

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They always count as pro-bono community service hours

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They count only if the chapter has over 500 members

Question 6

When a CSP applicant lists speaking engagements from international events, how are those typically handled?

Accepted Answer

They are counted if they meet the same standards as domestic engagements

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International engagements are excluded from CSP documentation

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They require a separate international CSP category application

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They count at half-value toward the 100-engagement requirement

Question 7

Which section of a CSP application typically requires the most detailed documentation from the applicant?

Accepted Answer

Speaking engagement log with proof of payment

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Biographical summary

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Philosophy of speaking statement

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Reference letters from clients