Certified Life Resource Planner (CLRP)

Become a Certified Life Resource Planner (CLRP) with the National Care Planning Council (NCPC) to support aging seniors and their families.
Life Resource Planning

What is Life Resource Planning?

Life Resource Planning helps seniors and families address aging challenges like independence loss, health issues, financial pressures, emotional stress, and asset preservation. A well-structured life resource plan covers:
  • Managing and reducing debt and expenses
  • Securing new sources of income
  • Preserving family assets
  • Preparing essential legal documents
  • Identifying and accessing government support programs
  • Working with specialized advisors for elder care and retirement planning
  • Implementing tax strategies relevant to caregiving
  • Utilizing care services and programs for seniors
Planner

Why You Need the Certified Life Resource Planner?

By earning the CLRP designation, you demonstrate your commitment to senior care planning and add credible value to your professional profile. This certification enables you to:
  • Advise families on overcoming financial, legal, and care challenges related to aging
  • Present comprehensive Life Resource Plans that improve client outcomes
  • Expand your client base by showcasing specialized knowledge

Course Details and Pricing

One-time Fee

$399.00

Includes:

  • The CLR Designation Class

Ongoing

$15.00/month

Includes:

  • The NCPC Preferred Membership

What’s Included:

  • Self-study Handbook (digital; print available by request)
  • Access to the CLRP Portal
  • Life Resource Plan (LRP) Assessment Tools
  • Preferred Member Benefits

CLRP Designation Requirements

Guidance

To qualify for the CLRP certification, you must:

  • Have professional experience in a relevant field (such as Elder Law, Estate Planning, Home Care, Reverse Mortgage, Care Management, Retirement Planning, working in a care community, or similar professions serving seniors and their families)
  • Complete self-study training using the provided handbook
  • Achieve a passing score of 75% or higher on a 50-question exam based on the handbook materials
  • Pay a one-time $399 fee for study materials and testing
  • Sign a Terms of Use Agreement for the CLRP™ Designation
  • Maintain active membership with the National Care Planning Council ($15/month)

Proper Use of the CLRP Designation

CLRP designation holders may:

  • Use the acronym (CLRP) and the certification statement (“Certified in Life Resource Planning”) on business cards, websites, and literature only as permitted by applicable laws and professional guidelines
  • Promote services to assist individuals with aging-related planning challenges

Restrictions:

  • Do not imply additional expertise beyond your current professional qualifications
  • Do not represent the NCPC as endorsing your business or services
  • All media promotions must explain the meaning of the designation and clarify that CLRP™ holders are trained to present Life Resource Plans focused on helping aging individuals and their families

Important Advertising Rules:

  • The CLRP™ designation or NCPC membership cannot be used in any media (including print, digital, or broadcast) for promoting, soliciting, or selling financial products such as insurance, investments, or other items that promise a monetary return
  • Any advertisement or public communication must comply with NCPC’s ethical guidelines and specify the intended use of the CLRP™ designation

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