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

CSP requires that the 100 paid engagements be documented over a qualifying five-year period, not compressed into fewer years.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

$100,000 total

Answer

CSP candidates must demonstrate at least $100,000 in speaking income earned from paid engagements during the qualifying five-year period.

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

Answer

Compensation must be monetary; non-monetary compensation such as product gift cards generally does not qualify as a paid speaking engagement.

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

Recertification ensures that CSP holders remain actively engaged as professional speakers and continue to meet NSA's evolving professional standards.

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

Answer

Engagements for associations or non-profits can count toward the CSP requirement if the speaker received a legitimate professional fee for the engagement.

(CSP) Certified Speaking Professional Practice Test

(CSP) Certified Speaking Professional Practice Test

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