CSP Requirements and Process of Accreditation 4

Question 1

A candidate submits a CSP application and is denied. What is typically the earliest they can reapply?

Accepted Answer

After one year

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Immediately after denial

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After six months

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After two years

Question 2

What does the Global Speaking Fellow (GSF) designation require beyond the CSP?

Accepted Answer

Speaking engagements in multiple countries beyond the candidate's home nation

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An additional written exam administered by NSA

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Five additional years of NSA membership

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Completion of a graduate-level communication degree

Question 3

Which of the following best describes NSA's approach to evaluating demo or video submissions in the CSP application?

Accepted Answer

Videos are typically not required as part of the CSP application

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Videos are the primary evaluation criterion above documentation

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All videos must be professionally produced and studio-recorded

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Videos replace the need for client testimonials

Question 4

Which professional body shares mutual recognition of the CSP designation internationally through the Global Speakers Federation?

Accepted Answer

Professional Speakers Association UK

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International Public Speaking Institute

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Toastmasters International

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Global Association of Corporate Trainers

Question 5

How many client testimonial letters are typically required as part of a standard CSP application?

Accepted Answer

At least five from recent clients

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At least three from recent clients

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At least ten from recent clients

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None; testimonials are optional

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the NSA chapter affiliation requirement in the CSP process?

Accepted Answer

To connect the candidate with a professional community and facilitate peer review

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To ensure the candidate pays local dues separate from national dues

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To limit applications to geographic regions with active NSA chapters

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To create competition among candidates in the same market

Question 7

A speaker earns income primarily from speaking coaching and consulting, not from platform speaking engagements. How does this affect their CSP eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Platform speaking engagements must constitute the documented income; coaching alone does not qualify

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Coaching income fully satisfies the speaking income requirement

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Coaching and consulting count at 50% toward the income threshold

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Consulting engagements over one hour count as speaking engagements