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Certified Public Library Administrator Program

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Fees

Participation in the CPLA program is $250 for American Library Association members and $350 for non-American Library Association members. This fee is only for acceptance into the CPLA program. The fees paid to course providers are separate and will be paid directly to the providers. Courses range from $250 to $750, averaging at $350. Please see descriptions of courses for fees charged by course providers.

After completion of a standard/course, candidates have up to 24 months to submit evidence of completion to ALA-APA. See For CPLA Candidates.

Standard Review Fees

The CPLA Certification Review Committee will review the evidence and approve the candidate's completion. Each standard review must be accompanied by a fee of $45 for American Library Association members and $75 for non-American Library Association members.

Fees paid to ALA-APA (not course providers)

  ALA Member Non-ALA Member
Application Fee
$250
$350
Review Fee
$45
$75
x7
$315
$525
Final Review/Certification
$45
$75
Total
$615
$950

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHY? Kara S. says, "The CPLA program seems like the logical next step in achieving my career goals. I have received both academic and real world training, (MLS from an accredited library school and various managerial library positions), but would love to be better prepared for my next desired position as a library director. I am hoping this certification will not only better prepare me for what lies ahead, but give me the edge to be the candidate that will be offered the position."
 

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