Certified Lighting Controls Professional™ (CLCP™)

 Apply for CLCP 

Demand for LED lighting and advanced lighting controls is accelerating. As lighting and controls become increasingly complex, customers need qualified professionals. NALMCO’s Certified Lighting Controls Professional™ (CLCP™) designation provides assurance that a professional is highly educated about lighting controls based on high-quality curriculum designed by the controls industry.  The CLCP is based on the education curriculum developed by the Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express online education system found at Nema Academy.   Each education module costs $5.00 - $20.00 each.  Upon enrollment, participants have 90 days to take the exam.  Please read NALMCO’s white paper focused on the Revolution in Light to understand the market forecast for this certification program.

CLCP Candidates
The CLCP certification is ideal for all professionals in the lighting industry, including:

• Project Managers and Auditors, responsible for design, layout specifying controls on any upgrade, renovation or new construction projects.
• Managers who oversee projects and Project Managers.
• Purchasing Agents who make product recommendations or final buying decisions.
• Sales Professionals who work directly with clients and create proposals.
• Lighting Technicians who install and maintain lighting and controls.
• Architects who need to keep apprised of green energy code adoptions.
• IT Professionals who need an integral understanding of wireless gateways, controls, products and energy codes. 
• Educational Institutions offer courses or supplemental content to prepare emerging professionals for a fast-paced industry. 

The CLCP exam covers:

• Introduction to Lighting Control
• Switching Control
• Dimming Control
• Lighting Control System Design
• Lighting Controls for Existing Buildings
• Commissioning and Lighting Controls
• Daylight Harvesting
• Lighting and Commercial Energy Codes
• Personal Lighting Control
• Lighting Control and LEDs
• Wireless Lighting Control
• Intelligent Lighting Control

Certified Lighting Controls Professional™ (CLCP™): 

$225 per person Non-Members | $200 per person Members 
A discount code provided to member company representative when joining or renewing membership is needed to get member pricing.  Codes change from year to year.

Retake by clicking on the Apply button at the top of this page.

Preparing and Registering for the Exam

Applicants are encouraged to complete the learning modules available through NEMA Academy, an online platform that provides accessible, high-quality training. Please note that these modules are not included in the CLCP exam registration and are individually priced between $5 and $20. To be eligible to take the exam, you must first register and submit payment to NALMCO Headquarters. Once your application has been processed, you will receive details about your testing session.

1. Review CLCP Candidate Handbook prior to scheduling your examination. 
2. Enroll in the CLCP Certification program.

 Recertification

Each CLCP is required to undergo recertification every three years to maintain their certification status. Recertification notifications will be sent via email and USPS mail. The renewal fee for CLCP certification is $200. Additionally, a total of twenty-four (24) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) must be completed for renewal. CEU hours can be tracked through your NALMCO profile by logging in and using the CEU Tracker tool. NALMCO will issue renewal invoices to individuals renewing in September of the year their certification expires. It is important to ensure that contact information is up to date to receive renewal invoices.

Current CLCP Designees

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