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• By earning this designation, you can prove to meeting professionals that you are among the top echelon of professional speakers who have earned this international designation that only about 17 percent of NSA members worldwide have earned.

• With this designation, meeting professionals looking to work with the best speakers will see your commitment to the profession and know you have the top-notch speaking ability with a track record of professionalism and success.

• The qualifications are specific, and the process is derailed. The CSP is a significant designation and as such is difficult to obtain. This is done intentionally to maintain the integrity of the designation. It is the highest earned worldwide designation for professional speakers - earned by fewer than 10% of all speakers worldwide.

Application - The application process opens the first week in September and closes on January 10 each year. ALL required materials and information must be submitted by the application deadline. No exceptions or substitutions will be granted once the deadline date is selected.

Cost - The current non-refundable application fees are as follows:  

NSA (and GSF-affiliates) Member Fee: $375

Non-Member Fee (U.S.): $950 

Non-Member Fee (Int'l): $USD based on the United Nations median salary survey

How to Earn Your CSP

CSP Application Most Common Mistakes

CSP Applicant Checklist

Professional Speakers Australia is dedicated to supporting professional speakers in the development of their speaking craft and business.  

When you join PSA you become part of a generous, supportive community where everyone’s achievements are celebrated. You’ll have access to enriching development opportunities, leading resources and a wealth of experience to help you excel in the industry.

Our members have access to Member Only Benefits as well as regular gatherings, programs, and an annual convention with an accreditation pathway to empower professional speakers to hone their craft, amplify their impact and thrive in their business.

Below is a list of benefits that PSA membership offers designed to fulfil this purpose.

• Strong, supportive community - Meet with fellow professional speakers locally, nationally and globally, to connect, be inspired and grow your business.

• National and global events - Take advantage of member rates to attend events presented by PSA, Global Speakers Federation member organisations and the Institute for Learning and Performance Asia-Pacific. 

• Training and resources - Access high quality training and resources through PSA Knowledge Bank, Speakers Academy, BOOST!, CSP Pathway program, Platform Professionals and more.

• Expert business coaching - Be the first to hear about special initiatives like the next intake of PSA’s BOOST! Program to accelerate your speaking productivity and profits, leverage your business and skyrocket your sales.

• Elevate your brand - Build trust in your speaker brand through accreditation, awards, PSA membership listing – note not all benefits are available to all membership levels.

• Insurance services - PSA has built close ties with two insurance providers to provide Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance at competitive rates.

• Pay less for Zoom - Get Zoom Enterprise features including large scale webinars and meetings, transcriptions and unlimited storage, at a great rate.

• Travel deals - Enjoy discounted rates for the Qantas Club.