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CLEP Principles of Marketing (3 College Credits)

Covers strategic marketing in the organization, consumer and B2B buyer behavior, market research, STP (segmentation, targeting, positioning), and the 4Ps marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion).

Official College Board CLEP Content Domains & Weights

Domain 113% of Exam

Role of Marketing in Society & Competitive Strategy

Value Creation, Ethics & Regulatory EnvironmentStrategic Marketing Planning & Porter Advantage
Domain 227% of Exam

Target Marketing, Buyer Behavior & Market Research

Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning (STP)Consumer vs. B2B Buying ProcessesPrimary/Secondary Market Research & Analytics
Domain 348% of Exam

Marketing Mix (4Ps): Product, Pricing, Channels & Promotion

Product Lifecycle, Branding & ServicesCost-Plus, Value, Elasticity & Breakeven PricingSupply Chain Channels & Integrated Marketing Communications
Domain 412% of Exam

Digital E-Commerce, Customer Lifetime Value & Global Markets

Digital Marketing & CRM RetentionGlobal Market Entry & Standardization vs. Adaptation

Official Exam Specifications

Official Exam Length100 Questions / 90 Mins
ACE Passing Scaled Score50 (Scale 20–80)
Open-Sit Registration Fee$93 ($0 DANTES Military)
Accepting Institutions2,900+ Accredited Colleges
Licensure Career Bridge

Mastering CLEP Principles of Marketing builds direct foundational fluency for CMA Strategic Pricing/Market Analysis & Business Electives while earning 3 college credits toward the 150-hour CPA bridge.