CLP Launches Revised Exam Content Outline and Form For October 2019 Testing Window

The revised exam content outline is available on the CLP website at www.licensingcertification.org.

The Certified Licensing Professionals (CLP) will launch a revised exam content outline after completing an extensive project, called a job analysis, to define the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (or “competencies”) of licensing professionals.

A professional certification exam, like the CLP, is dynamic and evolves over time as the profession does. It is considered best practice for professional certification programs, to conduct periodic job analysis studies to ensure the exam content is relevant to the current professional practice.

“Subject matter experts that represent the diverse spectrum of our field collaborated on this project to ensure broad perspectives,” Tanya Moore, President and Chair of the CLP Board of Governors, said. “The changes to the CLP exam content allow CLP, as an organization, to stay relevant with changing practice and better meet the needs of a diverse audience.”

The job analysis completed in 2018 showed the need to adjust the exam outline to reduce redundancy, better reflect current practice, and improve the overall organization of the content. The CLP Board carefully reviewed the results of the analysis, not only to update the exam content, but to support strategic decisions regarding the current and future needs of professionals working in the areas of licensing, technology transfer, and commercialization.

The revised exam content outline contains five domains, or categories, versus eight domains on the original exam. The changes focus on re-organizing the existing content and weighting of subject importance rather than adding new content.

A new exam form reflecting the changes will launch for the October 2019 window. The bank of questions that make up the exam has been updated and expanded to conform to the revised content outline.

Keep in mind these tips when planning for the CLP exam.

• The CLP exam is offered during two, month-long windows in April and October. 
• The exam is given throughout the testing windows. In October, candidates can take the exam throughout the month on a day and time that works best for them.
• CLP partners with Scantron will offer the exam around the world. Most major cities have multiple sites to take the exam. Note: Our previous supplier, Castle was acquired by Scantron.
• Candidates have access to a 50-question practice test, which is available by request from the CLP website.

For more information on the CLP, visit www.licensingcertification.org.