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What is CSP?

The letters CSP following a speaker's name indicate a speaking professional with proven experience who understands what is required, knows how to deliver client satisfaction, and has a history of success with many audiences. The Certified Speaking Professional designation, established in 1980 by the National Speakers Association, is the speaking profession's international measure of professional platform skill.

What Benefit Does a CSP Bring to Your Event?

It makes your job easier! A CSP brings a proven track record of continuing speaking experience and expertise. CSPs are committed to ongoing education, outstanding service and ethical behavior.

What Are the Criteria?

Every CSP must...

• Maintain membership and subscribe to the Code of Professional Ethics.
• Serve a minimum of 100 different clients within 5 years.
• Present a minimum of 250 presentations within this same period.
• Submit testimonial letters from clients served.
• Submit professionally prepared promotional materials.
• Receive excellent ratings from clients on performance evaluations.
• Continue education in the professional speaking field.

Comments from Those Who Hire Speakers

"CSPs have achieved a certain discipline that puts them in a category all their own. They have passed the test of longevity; they have proven themselves."

Marolyn Wright, Program Resources

"When I have a choice of a speaker who is a CSP or not, I will select the speaker who is a CSP."

Michelle Lemmons, International Speakers Bureau, Inc.

"I always consider the CSP designation the hallmark of professional excellence. The CSPs that we have selected have never disappointed our audiences."

Barbara S. Sadek, The Society for Human Resources Management

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