# Additional CLA exam slot? **URL:** \ **Category:** SUSECON\ **Created:** [September 2, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032 "2014-09-02T18:43:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![smflood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forums.suse.com/smflood/32/10576_2.png) [@smflood](https://forums.suse.com/u/smflood)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/1 "2014-09-02T18:43:56Z")
Given that both of the CLA exam slots on the Friday after SUSECon are now full is there any chance that SUSE could schedule an additional slot 11am-1pm? Whilst both the CLP exam slots have spaces you need to have passed the CLA exam before you can be awarded the CLP certificate so there seems little point sitting the CLP exam instead. ## Thanks. Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * ## If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Willem1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c57346/32.png) [@Willem1](https://forums.suse.com/u/Willem1)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/2 "2014-09-03T16:27:33Z")
[QUOTE=smflood;23393]…Whilst both the CLP exam slots have spaces you need to have passed the CLA exam before you can be awarded the CLP certificate so there seems little point sitting the CLP exam instead.[/QUOTE] Interesting, I assumed (there is that word again) CLP could be achieved on it’s own… So one needs to get his/her CLA between here and there 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d2c977/32.png) [@ab1](https://forums.suse.com/u/ab1)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/3 "2014-09-03T17:13:42Z")
I received my CLP, way back in the day, without the CLA. I thought the CLA was multiple-choice as well, so it does not seem to be relevant as a pre-req. I think I have the CLDA and CLA now, but I know last year when I renewed my CLP that I was not asked, “Do you have the CLA?” first. So Simon, where are you seeing this requirement? Did I slip through (ssshhhhh) or is this a new thing? – Good luck. If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, show your appreciation and click on the star below… ---
**Author:** ![smflood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forums.suse.com/smflood/32/10576_2.png) [@smflood](https://forums.suse.com/u/smflood)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/4 "2014-09-03T17:18:23Z")
On 03/09/2014 15:13, ab wrote: [color=blue] > I received my CLP, way back in the day, without the CLA. I thought the > CLA was multiple-choice as well, so it does not seem to be relevant as a > pre-req. I think I have the CLDA and CLA now, but I know last year when I > renewed my CLP that I was not asked, “Do you have the CLA?” first. > > So Simon, where are you seeing this requirement? Did I slip through > (ssshhhhh) or is this a new thing?[/color] [https://www.suse.com/training/linux-certification/clp/](https://www.suse.com/training/linux-certification/clp/) linked from [http://www.susecon.com/certification.html](http://www.susecon.com/certification.html) includes “Note: SUSE Certified Linux Administrator (CLA) certificate required to receive SUSE Certified Linux Professional (CLP) certificate. When you pass the CLP exam, you will not receive the CLP certificate unless or until you have passed the CLA exam.” ## HTH. Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * ## If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![AlistairC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@AlistairC](https://forums.suse.com/u/AlistairC)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/5 "2014-09-09T16:25:39Z")
Hi Yes, the CLP 11 requires CLA as a pre-requisite, or an earlier CLP such as CLP 10. The requirement for CLA 11 was introduced with version 11, and the logic is that the CLA exam (multi-choice) allows us to test a wide breadth of knowledge, and the CLP exam (hands on) tests depth of knowledge and practical skills on a smaller, tightly focused set of objectives. In that way we can assure that anyone with CLP has both a good grounding in general Linux administration as well as the depth of practical skills on selected important topics. HTH, Alistair C. Technical Manager, SUSE Training EMEA ---
**Author:** ![joanneeames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f17d59/32.png) [@joanneeames](https://forums.suse.com/u/joanneeames)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 4:42pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/6 "2014-09-18T16:42:35Z")
Hey All - so we have added some addition sessions options so you should be able to register now 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![smflood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forums.suse.com/smflood/32/10576_2.png) [@smflood](https://forums.suse.com/u/smflood)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2014, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/7 "2014-09-18T18:13:00Z")
On 18/09/2014 14:44, joanneeames wrote: [color=blue] > Hey All - so we have added some addition sessions options so you should > be able to register now :)[/color] I can can confirm that both of the CLA exam slots are now accepting more attendees and I’ve now registered for the morning session. ## Thanks. Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * ## If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![kgroneman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f1d935/32.png) [@kgroneman](https://forums.suse.com/u/kgroneman)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2014, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/additional-cla-exam-slot/26032/8 "2014-09-22T21:45:46Z")
Good news. Thanks Jo! – Kim - 9/22/2014 12:45:34 PM