Continuous Learning Units™ (CLU™)

Continuous Learning Units (CLU) are credits earned by APF Certified members contributing to community and self-development through continuous learning. Each CLU hour is equivalent to one hour.


Categories


EVENTS

[Max 400 allowed to claim]

Conferences – Speaking/Organizing/Volunteering 
Webinars/Meetups/Workshops 
APF Certification Trainings*
Coaching** 


CONTRIBUTIONS

[Max 50 allowed to claim]

Blogs/Articles
Podcasts
Infographics
Authoring books

LEARNING/DEVLOPMENT/OTHERS

[Max 10 allowed to claim]

Reading a book (Max 2 books for claim)
Attending other trainings
Conference – Attending only***

NOTE : * Training roster of your participants will be used to calculate CLUs (1 participant = 1 credit)
              **Coaching hours roster template is available under Member Portal (1 hour = 1 credit, max allowed 100 credits)
              ***Conference – Attending only (1 hour = 1 credit, max allowed 100)

FAQs

What is CLUs?
Continuous Learning Units (CLU) are credits earned by APF Certified members contributing to community and self-development through continuous learning. Each CLU hour is equivalent to one hour.
How do I gain CLUs?
The above Categories table provides details on the CLUs you can earn for each activity – Events, Contribution, Learning/Development/Others
How do I report CLUs?
CLU’s can be reported by submitting a detailed Excel sheet available under your member area.
Can I claim credits for CLUs towards my certification?
Yes, definitely. Agile PeopleOps leadership believe in “Continous Learning”, “Giving back” and “Contributing” to make the world a little better for organizations and people. As a reward, all your reported CLU’s can be converted into equivalent dollar ($) amount to get credits towards – renewal of membership or discount towards next level of certifications.

Certifications
Max CLUs

(available for credits)

APF Certified PeopleOps Coach™ (APF CPC™)

450

APF Certified PeopleOps Scrum Master™ (APF CPSM™)

75

APF Certified Talent Scrum Master™ (APF CTSM™)

75

APF Certified PeopleOps Specialist™ (APF CPS™)

50

APF Certified Talent Champion™ (APF CTC™) 

50


I’m not APF certified, can I report CLUs and claim discount towards my certifications?
No. You need to be APF Certified professional (current or expired certificate) to claim credits for your CLUs.

What is the renewal fees without CLUs and with full utlilization of CLUs?

Certifications
Renewal fee without CLUs
Renewal fee with full CLUs utilization

APF Certified PeopleOps Coach™ (APF CPC™)

$700

$250

APF Certified PeopleOps Scrum Master™ (APF CPSM™)

$100

$25

APF Certified Talent Scrum Master™ (APF CTSM™)

$100

$25

APF Certified PeopleOps Specialist™ (APF CPS™)

$75

$25

APF Certified Talent Champion™ (APF CTC™) 

$75

$25


I have more questions on CLUs and reporting, whom I should contact?
Certification help email id is the best way to reach out to membership team to ask any further questions.
As an APF CPC can I claim CLUs towards APF certification trainings?
Yes. For each participant you train, you receive 1 credit hours which you can claim towards your certification renewal.
As an APF CPC can I obtain discount for CLUs to purchase APF Certification licenses?
No. CLUs are an individual activity and hence it is applicable only to your membership & certification benefits.
If any additional questions regarding CLUs, please contact through email.