I think ISPI is going through a lot of soul-searching, with some of the high-strategy folks having little room workaday training/learning folks (who have been the backbone of membership). Going totally "mega" (to use the favored term) will mean, I think, that you can hold the annual conference at Panera or Tim Horton's.

I'm still undecided about renewing my CPT, but mostly because of the sunk cost (initial, and one renewal), and because I was among the hundreds certified in the grandfathering period.

I have no doubt the CPT is a revenue stream for ISPI. Guessing a thousand CPTs would mean 333 renewals a year at $175, or close to $60,000 in fees before costs.

I think most certification becomes a floor, and one that's not looked at closely. Having CPT on a resume could help if the employer or prospect already knows about ISPI and performance improvement, but in six years it's never sparked a single conversation for me.