CLP Exam Revised For October 2019 Testing Window By Cynthia Allen
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professional certification exam, like the CLP, evolves over time as the profession does. It is considered best practice for professional certification programs, like the CLP, to conduct periodic job analysis studies to ensure the exam content is relevant to the current professional practice. 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 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 month on a day and time that works best for them.
• CLP partners with Scantron to offer the exam around the world. Most major cities have multiple sites to take the exam. • 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.
2019 CLP Exam Content Outline Domain
• The CLP exam is offered during two, month-long windows in April and October. Candidates can take the exam throughout
% on Exam
# of Questions
Domain #1: Opportunity Assessment, Development, and Valuation
24%
36
Domain #2: Intellectual Property Protection
22%
33
Domain #3: Agreement Development and Drafting
23%
35
Domain #4: Negotiation
21%
31
Domain #5: Agreement Management
10%
15
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