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 The Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation and the FPSA (Fellow Professional Speakers Association) are recognized by the GSF as the official certifications of member speaking associations.
+Historically, the CSP designation was conferred by NSA USA and PSA Australia.  The FPSA is conferred by PSA UKI. In July 2024, APSS and VSAI were approved to confer the CSP designation, following the guidelines in section 2.4 below.
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+===== 2.4 GSF Recognition to Confer the CSP Designation =====
+This process aims to ensure the standardization and equivalence of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation across all GSF associations. It addresses the Strategic Objective: Awards & Certifications-CSP Harmonization Process in the 2023-2024 GSF Strategic Plan.
+Key areas that reinforce the GSF’s commitment to excellence and uniform standards:
+  - Honoring consistent standards for the CSP designation worldwide.
+  - Protecting the CSP’s credibility and value for stakeholders.
+  - Facilitating mutual recognition among member associations.
+  - Upholding the CSP’s prestige through rigorous requirements.
+**Implementation Stages:**
+  - **Communication Plan:** (To be accomplished by January 2025.)
+     - Develop a comprehensive communication plan to ensure all GSF member associations understand the required standards and implications.
+     - Utilize communication tools such as the GSF website, policies, email, newsletters, webinars, workshops, Q&A sessions, and social media.
+  - **Steps for Associations Wishing to Confer the CSP:**
+     - **Understanding the Requirements:**
+        - Associations meet with a member of the CSP Equivalence Committee to review documents, requirements, and the application process.
+     - **Application:**
+        - Associations complete the Application Form to Confer the CSP
+        - The association submits the completed form.
+     - **Review and Approval:**
+        - The CSP Equivalence Committee reviews the application for compliance with the GSF-CSP Harmonization Agreement required standards.
+        - The committee submits the application to the Steering Committee, recommending approval for consideration by the GSF Board.
+        - If approved, the GSF Board votes on recognizing the association’s CSP designation.
+        - The Executive Director notifies the association of approval.
+     - **Review and Lack of Approval/Feedback and Resubmission:**
+        - If not approved, the CSP Equivalence Committee provides recommendations for improvement.
+        - Associations can reapply without waiting a year if adjustments are made to meet the requirements.
+  - **Updates:**
+     - The CSP Equivalence Committee will revise the CSP Equivalence Agreement every three years.
+This process only refers to the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) Designation. It does not include the PSA-UKI Fellow Award.
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