CLP-A Application Information

Access the CLP-A application here.

Please review the CLP-A Candidate Handbook for a full description of the application requirements. 

To complete the professional narrative, applicants must download the Professional Narrative Response Template. The applicant will upload the completed professional narrative response document to the online application. 

CLP-A applications are accepted online only and on a continual basis.

Once awarded, the CLP-A is valid for three years from the date the credential is issued. Recertification is not required.

CLP-A  credential holders may apply the CLP-A application fee towards the CLP certification application fee if applying for the CLP credential within one year of the CLP-A expiration date.