A linked report may be used if two or more programs use the same assessments and rubrics but each program results in differing licensure/certification. Institutions can request that the CAEP program shells are “linked.” Linking provides the ability to submit the parts of the reports that are the same only once. Data sets for each assessment must be submitted specific to each credential/license earned by program completers. More information on linking shells is provided on the CAEP website.