List of professional designations in the United States

Many professional designations in the United States take the form of post-nominal letters. Certifications are usually awarded by professional societies or educational institutes. Obtaining a certificate is voluntary in some fields, but in others, certification from a government-accredited agency may be legally required to perform certain jobs or tasks.

Organizations in the United States involved in setting standards for certification include the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Many certification organizations are members of the Association of Test Publishers (ATP).

Accounting and finance

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement[1]CIPMCFA Institute
Chartered Financial Analyst[2]CFA
Chartered Business Valuator[3]CBVCBV Institute
Chartered Market Technician[4]CMTMarket Technicians Association
Chartered Alternative Investment AnalystCAIAChartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
Chartered Management ConsultantChMCChartered Institute of Management Consultants
Chartered Global Management AccountantCGMAAmerican Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Accounts Payable Associate CAPA The Institute of Financial Operations
Certified Accounts Payable Professional CAPP
Certified Public Accountant CPA American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Financial PlannerCFPCertified Financial Planner Board of Standards
Certified Divorce Financial AnalystCDFAInstitute for Divorce Financial Analysts
Certified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistCAMSAssociation of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Certified Financial ConsultantCFCInstitute of Financial Consultants
Certified Credit Union Financial CounselorCCUFCCredit Union National Association
Chartered Life UnderwriterCLUAmerican College of Financial Services
Certified Fraud ExaminerCFEAssociation of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Internal AuditorCIAInstitute of Internal Auditors
Certification in Risk Management AssuranceCRMA
Certified Government Auditing Professional CGAP
Certified Payroll ProfessionalCPPAmerican Payroll Association
Fundamental Payroll CertificationFPC
Certified California Municipal TreasurerCCMTCalifornia Municipal Treasurers Association
Certified Government Financial ManagerCGFMAssociation of Government Accountants
Certified Government Finance OfficerCGFOGovernment Finance Officers Association of Texas
Certified Management AccountantCMAInstitute of Management Accountants
Certified Municipal Finance Officer[5]CMFOTennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
Certified Public Finance AdministratorCPFAAssociation of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
Certified Public Finance OfficerCPFOGovernment Finance Officers Association
Chartered Property Casualty UnderwriterCPCUAmerican Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Certified Defense Financial ManagerCDFMAmerican Society of Military Comptrollers
Communication Management Professional CMP Global Communication Certification Council
Registered Tax Return Preparer RTRP Internal Revenue Service
Enrolled AgentEA
Financial Modeling and Valuation AnalystFMVA Corporate Finance Institute
Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow FICF National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors
Fraternal Insurance CounselorFIC
Certified Corporate FP&A Professional[6] FP&A Association for Financial Professionals
ISSP Sustainability
Certified Treasury Professional[7]CTP
Certified Trust and Financial AdvisorCTFAAmerican Bankers Association
Certified Turnaround Professional[8]CTPTurnaround Management Association
Registered Financial Planner[9]RFPRegistered Financial Planners Institute
Financial Risk ManagerFRMGlobal Association of Risk Professionals
Professional Risk ManagerPRMProfessional Risk Managers' International Association
Strategic Communication Management Professional SCMP Global Communication Certification Council
Licensed Public AccountantLPAState Board of Accountancy
Accredited Business Accountant/AdvisorABAAccreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional IACCP Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services

Actuarial

NamePost-nominalAgency
Associate of the Society of ActuariesASASociety of Actuaries
Fellow of the Society of ActuariesFSASociety of Actuaries
Chartered Enterprise Risk AnalystCERASociety of Actuaries
Associate of the Casualty Actuarial SocietyACASCasualty Actuarial Society
Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial SocietyFCASCasualty Actuarial Society
Member of the American Academy of ActuariesMAAAAmerican Academy of Actuaries
Associate of the Conference of Consulting ActuariesACAConference of Consulting Actuaries
Fellow of the Conference of Consulting ActuariesFCAConference of Consulting Actuaries
Enrolled ActuaryEAJoint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries

Architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and planning

NamePost-nominalAgency
Registered ArchitectRAstate licensing board
Professional Landscape ArchitectPLAstate licensing board
Professional PlannerPPstate licensing board (NJ[10])
Registered Interior DesignerRIDstate licensing board
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards CertifiedNCARBNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National Council for Interior Design Qualification CertifiedNCIDQNational Council for Interior Design Qualification
Association of Licensed Architects MemberALAAssociation of Licensed Architects
Association of Licensed Architects FellowFALAAssociation of Licensed Architects
American Institute of Architects MemberAIAAmerican Institute of Architects
American College of Healthcare ArchitectsACHAAmerican College of Healthcare Architects
American College of Healthcare Architects FellowFACHAAmerican College of Healthcare Architects
American Institute of Architects FellowFAIAAmerican Institute of Architects
American Institute of Certified PlannersAICPAmerican Planning Association
American Society of Interior Designers MemberASIDAmerican Society of Interior Designers
American Society of Interior Designers FellowFASIDAmerican Society of Interior Designers
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture MemberCELACouncil of Educators in Landscape Architecture
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture FellowFCELACouncil of Educators in Landscape Architecture
American Society of Landscape Architects MemberASLAAmerican Society of Landscape Architects
American Society of Landscape Architects FellowFASLAAmerican Society of Landscape Architects
American Institute of Certified Planners MemberAICPAmerican Institute of Certified Planners
American Institute of Certified Planners FellowFAICPAmerican Institute of Certified Planners
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited ProfessionalLEED APU.S. Green Building Council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green AssociateLEED GAU.S. Green Building Council
Construction Specification Institute MemberCSIConstruction Specifications Institute
Construction Document TechnologistCDTConstruction Specifications Institute
Certified Construction Contract AdministratorCCCAConstruction Specifications Institute
Certified Construction SpecifierCCSConstruction Specifications Institute
Certified Construction Product RepresentativeCCPRConstruction Specifications Institute
WELL Accredited Professional WELL AP International WELL Building Institute

Association, credentialing, and not-for-profit management

NamePost-nominal
Certified Association ExecutiveCAE
Advanced Certification AdministratorACA
Basic Certification AdministratorBCA
Certified Fundraising ExecutiveCFRE
Certified Nonprofit ProfessionalCNP

Broadcast engineering

NamePost-nominal
Certified Radio OperatorCRO
Certified Television OperatorCTO
Certified Broadcast Networking TechnologistCBNT
Certified Broadcast TechnologistCBT
Certified Audio EngineerCEA
Certified Broadcast Television EngineerCBTE
Certified Broadcast Networking EngineerCBNE
Certified Senior Broadcast Radio EngineerCSRE
Certified Senior Broadcast Television EngineerCSTE
Certified Professional Broadcast EngineerCPBE
Certified 8-VSB Specialist8-VSB
Certified AM Directional SpecialistAMD
Certified Digital Radio Broadcast SpecialistDRB
Certified Senior Broadcast EngineerCSBE
Certified Radio and Television Broadcast EngineerCBRTE
Certified Senior Radio and Television Broadcast EngineerCSRTE

Communications

Name Post-nominal Agency
Accredited Business Communicator ABC International Association of Business Communicators[11]
Accreditation in Public RelationsAPRPublic Relations Society of America[12]
Accreditation in Public Relations and Military CommunicationAPR+M
Certified Cooperative Communicator CCC National Rural Electric Cooperative Association[13]
Certified Speaking Professional CSP National Speakers Association[14]
Communication Management Professional CMP Global Communication Certification Council[15]
Strategic Communication Management Professional SCMP

Contract management

NamePost-nominalAgencyLevels
Certified Commercial Contract ManagerCCCMNational Contract Management AssociationN/A
Contract and Commercial Management CertificationCCMInternational Association for Contract and Commercial ManagementAssociate, Practitioner, and Expert
Certified Federal Contract ManagerCFCMNational Contract Management AssociationN/A
Certified Professional Contract ManagerCPCMNational Contract Management AssociationN/A
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Contracting CertificationDAWIA Contracting CertificationDefense Acquisition UniversityI, II, and III
Federal Acquisition Certification in ContractingFAC-CFederal Acquisition InstituteI, II, and III
Industry Certification in Contract Management - DefenseICCM-DNational Contract Management AssociationI, II, and III
Industry Certification in Contract Management - FederalICCM-FNational Contract Management AssociationI, II, and III

Economics

NamePost-nominal
Member of the International Association for Energy EconomicsIAEE
Member of the Global Association of Economics EducationGAEE[16]

Emergency management and public safety

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certified Emergency ManagerCEMInternational Association of Emergency Managers
Associate Emergency ManagerAEMInternational Association of Emergency Managers
Certified Floodplain ManagerCFMAssociation of State Floodplain Managers[17]
Chief Fire OfficerCFOCenter for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [18]
Fellow of the Academy of Emergency ManagementFAcEMEmergency Management Academy[19]
Executive Fire OfficerEFOU.S. Fire Administration[20]
Emergency Number ProfessionalENPNational Emergency Number Association
Master Exercise PractitionerFederal Emergency Management Agency, Master
Registered Public-Safety LeaderRPLAssociation of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International
Certified Public-Safety ExecutiveCPEAssociation of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International
Certified Fire ExecutiveCFETexas Fire Chiefs Association[21]
National Crime Prevention SpecialistNCPSNational Crime Prevention Association
Fire Marshal FM Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[22]
Chief EMS Officer CEMSO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[23]
Chief Training Officer CTO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[24]
Fire Officer FO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[25]

Engineering

NamePost-nominalNotes
Certified Energy ManagerCEMCertified by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Professional EngineerPELicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Certified Sales Engineer CSE Certified by the North American Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) via submission on https://sales-engineering.org/
Master of Engineering Management MEM Professional engineering business degree comparable to an MBA. See
Model Law Engineer MLE Designation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Model Law Structural Engineer MLSE Designation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Structural EngineerSELicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Structural Engineering Certification BoardSECBDesignation bestowed by Structural Engineering Certification Board
Engineer InternEIDesignation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FE) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Engineer-in-TrainingEITDesignation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FE) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
National Institute For Certification In Engineering TechnologiesNICET I/II/III/IVAlso, TT, AET, ET, SET, or simply CET (technicians) – CT, CET (technologists)
Certified Engineering TechnicianCET
Member of the National Academy of EngineeringMNAE
Student Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersStMIEEE
Graduate Student Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersGSMIEEE
Associate Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersAMIEEE
Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersMIEEE
Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersSMIEEE
Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersFIEEE
Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial EngineersSIIE
Certified DrafterCD

Genealogy

NamePost-nominalNotes
Accredited GenealogistAGAccreditation by International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, examination by
Certified GenealogistCGCertification by Board for Certification of Genealogists, examination by
Certified Genealogical LecturerCGLCertification by Board for Certification of Genealogists, examination by

Geology, soil science, and other earth sciences

NamePost-nominalNotes
Professional GeologistPGLicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Association of State Boards of Geology
Geologist-in-TrainingGITLicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Association of State Boards of Geology
Certified Professional GeologistCPGAmerican Institute of Professional Geologists
Professional Hydrologist PH Designation bestowed by the Society for Certification of Hydrology Professionals
Associate Professional Soil Scientist APSS Designation bestowed by the Soil Science Society of America Soils Certifying Board, examination by the Soil Science Society of America Council of Soil Science Examiners
Certified Professional Soil Classifier CPSC Designation formerly bestowed by the Soil Science Society of America Soils Certifying Board, examination by the Soil Science Society of America Council of Soil Science Examiners
Certified Professional Soil Scientist CPSS Designation bestowed by the Soil Science Society of America Soils Certifying Board, examination by the Soil Science Society of America Council of Soil Science Examiners
Licensed Professional Soil Scientist, or similar LPSS Lincensure by individual state boards, examination by the Soil Science Society of America Council of Soil Science Examiners

Geospatial and surveying

NamePost-nominal Agency
Certified PhotogrammetristCP American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Geographic Information Systems ProfessionalGISP GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
Professional Land Surveyor PLS Licensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Surveying Intern SI Designation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FS) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Model Law Surveyor MLS Designation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Professional Surveyor & Mapper PSM
Registered Land Surveyor RLS
Land Surveyor Intern LSI
Land Surveyor-in-Training LSIT
Certified Federal Surveyor CFedS

Government

NamePost-nominal
Certified Environmental Authority Supervisor CEAS
Credentialed ManagerCM
Certified Municipal ClerkCMC
Certified Municipal Finance Officer CMFO
Certified Public Manager CPM
Certified Public Works Manager (NJ) CPWM
Certified Tax Assessor (NJ) CTA
Certified Tax Collector (NJ) CTC
Professional County CollectorPCC
Qualified Purchasing Agent (NJ) QPA
Registered Municipal Accountant RMA
Registered Municipal Clerk (NJ) RMC
Registered Public Purchasing Official (NJ) RPPO
Registered Public Purchasing Specialist (NJ) RPPS

Hospitality, tourism and recreation

NamePost-nominalAgency
Designated Aquatics ProfessionalAqPAssociation of Aquatic Professionals
Certified Meeting ProfessionalCMPConvention Industry Council
Certified in Exhibition ManagementCEMInternational Association of Exhibitions and Events
Certified Hospitality Digital MarketerCHDMHospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified Revenue Management ExecutiveCRMEHospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified in Hospitality Business AcumenCHBAHospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified in Hospitality Sales CompetencesCHSCHospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified Hospitality Sales ExecutiveCHSEHospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified Guest Service ProfessionalCGSPAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality AdministratorCHAAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality EducatorCHEAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality InstructorCHIAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Room Division ExecutiveCRDEAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality Revenue ManagerCHRMAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Lodging Security DirectorCLSDAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Interpretive GuideCIGNational Association for Interpretation
Certified Park & Recreation ProfessionalCPRPNational Recreation & Park Association
Certified Park & Recreation ExecutiveCPRENational Recreation & Park Association
Certified Playground Safety InspectorCPSINational Recreation & Park Association
Certified Specialist of Spirits CSS Society of Wine Educators
Certified Specialist of Wine CSW Society of Wine Educators
Certified Spirits Educator CSE Society of Wine Educators
Certified Youth Sports AdministratorCYSANational Association of Youth Sports
Certified Wedding and Event PlannerCWEPThe Wedding Planning Institute, a division of Lovegevity
Certified Wedding PlannerCWPThe Bridal Society
Certified Wine Educator CWE Society of Wine Educators
Master SommelierMSThe Court of Master Sommeliers

Human resources professions

NamePost-nominal
SHRM Certified ProfessionalSHRM-CP
SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalSHRM-SCP
Certified Benefits ProfessionalCBP
Certified Compensation ProfessionalCCP
Global Remuneration ProfessionalGRP
Associate Professional in Human ResourcesaPHR
Professional in Human ResourcesPHR
Professional in Human Resources – California PHRca
Senior Professional in Human ResourcesSPHR
Global Professional in Human ResourcesGPHR
Certified Employee Benefits SpecialistCEBS
Group Benefits AssociateGBA
Compensation Management SpecialistCMS
Retirement Plans AssociateRPA
Certification in Volunteer AdministrationCVA
Certified in Conflict ManagerCCM

IT industry

NamePost-nominal
Certified Computer ExaminerCCE
Certified Digital Marketing ProfessionalCDMP
Certified Green IT ProfessionalIFGICT
Certified Chief Information Security OfficerCCISO
Certified Ethical HackerCEH
Certified Forensic Computer ExaminerCFCE
CyberSec First Responder CFR
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise ITCGEIT
Certified Information ProfessionalCIP
Certified Information Systems AuditorCISA
Certified Information Security ManagerCISM
Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCISSP
Certified Network ProfessionalCNP
Certified in Risk and Information Systems ControlCRISC
Certified Scrum MasterCSM
Certified Scrum ProfessionalCSP
Certified Scrum Product OwnerCSPO
Certified Speaking ProfessionalCSP
Certified Secure Computer UserCSCU
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle ProfessionalCSSLP
Certified Software TesterCSTE
Certified Technology Specialist CTS
Certified Virtualization Professional CVP
Certified Wireless Network AdministratorCWNA
Certified Wireless Analysis ProfessionalCWAP
Certified Wireless Design ProfessionalCWDP
Certified Wireless Security ProfessionalCWSP
Certified Wireless Network ExpertCWNE
Comptia Advanced Security PractitionerCASP
Cisco Certified DevNet AssociateCCDevA
Cisco Certified DevNet ProfessionalCCDevP
Cisco Certified Network AssociateCCNA
Cisco Certified Network ProfessionalCCNP
Cisco Certified Internetworking ExpertCCIE
CyberSAFE CBS
Cyber Secure Coder CSC
Certified Usability AnalystCUA
Certified User Experience AnalystCXA
IT Infrastructure Library CertifiedITIL
Lean IT KaizenLITK
Lean IT LeadershipLITL
Lean IT ProfessionalLITP
Master of Library and Information ScienceMLIS
Master Mobile Application Developer MMAD
Master of Mobile Application Security MMAS
Microsoft Certified Database AdministratorMCDBA
Microsoft Certified ProfessionalMCP
Microsoft Certified Professional DeveloperMCPD
Microsoft Certified Solutions AssociateMCSA
Microsoft Certified Solutions DeveloperMCSD
Microsoft Certified Solutions ExpertMCSE
Microsoft Certified Systems AdministratorMCSA
Microsoft Certified Systems EngineerMCSE
Microsoft Certified TrainerMCT
Modern Certified Classroom Trainer MCCT
Offensive Security Certified ProfessionalOSCP
Oracle Certified Associate OCA
Oracle Certified ProfessionalOCP
Oracle Certified Master OCM
PMI Agile Certified PractitionerPMI-ACP
Professional Scrum Master IPSM I
Professional Scrum Master IIPSM II
Professional Scrum Master IIIPSM II
Red Hat Certified ArchitectRHCA
SAFe AgilistSA
SAFe Advanced Scrum MastersSASM
Training from the BACK of the Room Certified TrainerTBR-CT
User Experience CertificationUXC
User Experience Master CertificationUXMC
VMware Certified ProfessionalVCP
Zend Certified Engineer (PHP)ZCE

Law

NamePost-nominal AbbreviationAgency or Description
Juris DoctorJ.D.An academic, not a professional designation. Identifies a person who has obtained the academic degree Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence, which are different names for the same professional degree in law. Arizona discourages use of the initials by people who are not members of the Arizona Bar, in case that might mislead the general public in thinking the person is licensed; and other U.S. jurisdictions may do likewise. However, this may be unenforceable on First Amendment grounds and because the letters indicate an academic degree not a professional qualification to practice law.
Doctor of JurisprudenceD.Jur. or J.D.An academic, not a professional designation. Identifies a person who has obtained the academic degree Doctor of Jurisprudence – functionally the same degree as Juris Doctor but conferred in English instead of Latin. Although conferred in English, the degree may be abbreviated in Latin (viz., compare Latin Ed.D. used for either Doctor of Education or Educationis Doctor; and M.D., used for both Medicinae Doctor and Doctor of Medicine, the latter which can also be abbreviated D.M.).
Master of LawsLL.M.An academic, not a professional designation. Identifies a person who has obtained the degree Legum Magister. Originally the second of three degrees in sequence – Legum Baccalaureus (LL.B., last conferred by an American law school in 1972); LL.M.; and Legum Doctor (LL.D.) or Doctor of Laws, which has only been conferred in the United States as an honorary degree but is an earned degree in other countries. In American legal academia, the LL.M. was historically conferred after the LL.B. When the LL.B. was displaced by the J.D., the LL.M. metamorphosed functionally from a post-baccalaureate degree into a post-doctoral degree.
Bachelor of Civil LawBCLAn academic, not a professional designation. The BCL is a degree in professional law conferred by some Anglophone universities. It originated as a second baccalaureate degree at Oxford University; where it is still conferred at Oxford as a law degree higher than the BA in law, but it is also conferred by other institutions as a first baccalaureate degree.
EsquireEsq.Used by attorneys who have been admitted to the bar. Use by non-attorneys may be restricted by law (see unauthorized practice of law); however, these provisions may not be enforceable on First Amendment grounds and because the abbreviation has never limited to the legal profession. It is used by some fraternal organisations, including a branch of Freemasonry that uses it as a degree; and, perhaps more importantly, it can be used by and in address to commissioned officers in the United States foreign service. Otherwise, 'Esq.' has been historically used by non-attorneys who are the fourth or later generation with the same name as a forebear, e.g. Henry Smith I, Henry Smith II, Henry Smith III, thereafter Henry Smith, Esq. Traditional etiquette directs courtesy titles like Esquire are not used with honorific or post-nomial abbreviations. But when Esquire or Esq. represent a professional qualification (legal or otherwise), the opposite rule applies; especially if there are multiple pre- and/or post-nomial abbreviations, e.g. Dr. Lt.Col. Henry J. Smith, Esq., J.D., M.D., Ph.D., USA (the last set of letters representing United States Army).
Justice of the PeaceJ.P.Denotes a level of judgeship
Notary PublicN.P.[26]Notaries in the USA are commissioned by the Secretary of State or equivalent officers of a state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia. The federal United States does not commission notaries public. Notarial responsibility varies from state to state, with California notaries required to use a seal that contains the Great Seal of California while notaries from some other states are not required to have a seal at all.
Board Certified Civil Trial AttorneyNational Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Criminal Trial AttorneyNational Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Family Law AttorneyNational Board of Trial Advocacy
Certified Legal AssistantCLANational Association of Legal Assistants; NALA, The Paralegal Association
Certified ParalegalCPNational Association of Legal Assistants; NALA, The Paralegal Association
Advanced Certified ParalegalACPNational Association of Legal Assistants; NALA, The Paralegal Association
Accredited Legal ProfessionalALPNALS (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries)
Professional Legal SecretaryPLSNALS (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries)
Professional ParalegalPPNALS (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries)
Registered ParalegalRPNFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations)
CORE Registered ParalegalCRPNFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations)
Indiana Registered ParalegalIRPIndiana State Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar Certified ParalegalNCCPNorth Carolina State Bar
South Carolina Certified ParalegalSCCPSouth Carolina Bar

Additionally, many jurisdictions grant some or all judges the right to use postnomial letters, which they generally employ in lieu of "Esq." The most common is "J." (for "Judge" or ""Justice"), but more complex systems exist. For instance, in New Jersey, Judges of the New Jersey Superior Court are entitled to the postnomials "J.S.C.", except for the a Presiding Judges of the Family, Civil, Criminal, and General Equity Parts in a vicinage (entitled to the letters "P.J.F.P.", "P.J. Civ. P.", "P.J. Cr. P.", and "P.J. Ch. P."), a vicinage assignment judge (entitled to "A.J.S.C."), Appellate Division judges ("J.A.D.") and the Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division ("P.J.A.D."). Justices of the Supreme Court of New Jersey are entitled to the simple postnomial "J.", except for the Chief Justice, who uses "C.J."

Supply chain, logistics and transportation

NameDesignationAgency
Certified Professional LogisticianCPLInternational Society of Logistics
Certified in Production & Inventory ManagementCPIMAPICS American Production & Inventory Control Society
Certified Supply Chain ProfessionalCSCPAPICS American Production & Inventory Control Society
Certified Transportation ProfessionalCTPNational Private Truck Council
Master Tower®CMTNational Driver Certification Program®[27]
Heavy Recovery Specialist®HRSNational Driver Certification Program®"Level 3- Heavy Recovery (Heavy Recovery Specialist®)". 2014-10-02.
Nationally Certified Tow Operator®NCTONational Driver Certification Program®"Level 1- Light Duty (Nationally Certified Tow Operator®)". 2014-10-02.
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and DistributionCLTDAPICS American Production & Inventory Control Society
Airline Transport Pilot ATP United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Commercial Pilot CP United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Certificated Flight Instructor CFI United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Medicine and health care

NamePost-nominalAgency
American Board of Professional PsychologyABPPQualification beyond state licensure currently in 13 specialties, including clinical, school, and forensic psychology
Basic Life Support Instructor BLS-I Any credentialing organization that conforms to the recent International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation guidelines for Basic Life Support.
Certified Genetic CounselorCGCThe American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is the credentialing organization for the genetic counseling profession in the United States and Canada. The ABGC certifies and recertifies qualified genetic counseling professionals. In this way, the work of the ABGC protects the public and promotes the ongoing growth and development of the genetic counseling profession.[28]
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Varies by state
Certified Health Education SpecialistCHESNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Credentialed Professional Gerontologist CPG National Association for Professional Gerontologists
Master Certified Health Education SpecialistMCHESNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Master of Public HealthMPHAccredited through the Council on Education for Public Health. Focuses on public health practice (rather than research) and includes health education and epidemiology.
Master of Health InformaticsMHIAccredited through AMIA, a member of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management.
Certified Director of Assisted Living CDAL Senior Living Certification Commission (SLCC) is a nonprofit corporation, autonomous from Argentum, with its own governing Board of Commissioners. SLCC offers a voluntary certification program for assisted living executive directors.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator CHSE Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (Advanced) CHSE-A Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist CHSOS Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Certified HIPAA Privacy AssociateCHPABasic level certification for covered entities and business associates employees, interns, volunteers and others.
Certified HIPAA Privacy ExpertCHPEIntermediate level certification for covered entities and business associates employees who need to validate their HIPAA Privacy knowledge. This certification is mainly for HR staff, privacy consultants and Privacy compliance team members.
Certified HIPAA Privacy Security ExpertCHPSEHighest level of certification for covered entities and business associates HIPAA compliance officer who need to validate their HIPAA Privacy & Security knowledge. This certification is mainly for compliance staff, HIPAA consultants, HIPAA auditors and HIPAA Compliance officer.
Certified HIPAA ProfessionalCHP
Certified Professional in Infection Control CIC
Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed NurseCHPLNmust hold a current, unrestricted practical/vocational nurse license in the United States or its territories and must have hospice and palliative licensed practical/vocational nursing practice of 500 hours in the most recent 12 months or 1000 hours in the most recent 24 months prior to applying for the examination.[29]
Certified HIPAA Security ExpertCHSEIntermediate level certification for covered entities and business associates employees who need to validate their HIPAA Security knowledge. This certification is mainly for IT staff, security consultants and Security compliance team members.
Certified HIPAA Security SpecialistCHSS
Certified OrthotistCOCertified by the American Board for Orthotist/Prosthetics Certification (ABC)
Certified Sex TherapistCST
Certified Tissue Banking SpecialistCTBS
Certified Veterinary AssistantCVA[30]
Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence NurseCWOCN, CWCN, COCN, CCCN, or CWONMust hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and complete WOC Education Program accredited by the WOCN Society. Certification must be re-established every five (5) years.
Doctor of Veterinary MedicineDVM A professional doctoral degree for veterinarians
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine DACVIM Veterinary Internal Medicine specialists who have completed a professional doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, completed a post-doctoral internship, and an accredited residency program.
Doctor of ChiropracticDCA professional doctoral degree for chiropractic physicians.
Doctor of Dental SurgeryD.D.S. or DDS
Doctor of PsychologyPsy.D. or PsyDA professional doctoral degree for clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists who complete additional research as a component of their academic training are awarded a PhD in Psychology. Either of these degrees may be listed postnominally with ABPP to designate completion of board specialization beyond licensure.
Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris (Doctor of Dental Medicine)D.M.D. or DMD
Doctor of MedicineM.D. or MD
Doctor of Nursing PracticeDNPA terminal professional degree that focuses on the clinical aspects of nursing rather than academic research. The curriculum for the DNP degree generally includes advanced practice, leadership, and application of clinical research. The DNP is intended primarily to prepare registered nurses to become advanced practice registered nurses. Advanced practice roles in nursing include the nurse practitioner (NP), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), certified nurse midwife (CNM), the clinical nurse specialist (CNS), and Nursing Administrators.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy OTD
Doctor of Optometry OD A professional doctoral degree for Optometrists
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineD.O. or DOA professional doctoral degree for physicians in the United States. Holders of the DO degree are known as osteopathic physicians and have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.). Osteopathic medical school curricula closely mirror those of Doctor of Medicine M.D.-granting medical schools. However, osteopathic physicians also receive an additional 300 – 500 hours in the study of hands-on manual medicine and the body's musculoskeletal system integrated into the medical curriculum, which is referred to as osteopathic manipulative medicine.
Doctor of Physical TherapyDPT A professional doctoral degree for Physical Therapists
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine D.P.M. A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) is a physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. DPMs are also known as podiatric physicians or surgeons. They complete four years of training in a podiatric medical school and three years of hospital residency training. This training is similar to that of other medical or osteopathic doctors but with an emphasized scope on foot, ankle, and lower extremity.
Emergency Medical DispatcherEMDCertified through the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO), the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch, and PowerPhone, Inc.
National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences NBC-HIS The achievement of this designation represents the initiative to excel beyond the normal requirements for operating a hearing instrument dispensing practice. The designation, BC-HIS (Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences), distinguishes the Board Certificant's outstanding skills and professional expertise needed for completion of the National Competency Exam.
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder (Begin January 1, 2012)NREMRAll require passage of the National EMS Certification Exam-EMR (NREMR), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (End December 31, 2011)EMT-BAll require passage of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Basic Exam (NREMT-B), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Begin January 1, 2012)NREMTAll require passage of the National EMS Certification Exam-EMT (NREMT), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate/85 (End March 31, 2013)EMT-I/85All require passage of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Intermediate/85 Exam (NREMT-I/85), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate/99 (End December 31, 2013)EMT-I/99All require passage of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Intermediate/99 Exam (NREMT-I/99), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Begin June 1, 2011)NRAEMTAll require passage of the National EMS Certification Exam-Advanced EMT (NRAEMT), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (End December 31, 2012)EMT-PAll require passage of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Paramedic Exam (NREMT-P), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Nationally Registered Paramedic (Begin January 1, 2013)NRPAll require passage of the National EMS Certification Exam-Paramedic (NRP), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Board Certified Critical Care ParamedicCCP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Flight ParamedicFP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Community ParamedicCP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (Alaska)MICPMICPs are currently licensed by the Alaska State Medical Board
Licensed Paramedic (Texas)LPLicensure by Texas Department of State Health
All require passage of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- EMT-Paramedic or National EMS Certification Exam-Paramedic (NREMT-P or NRP after January 1, 2013), developed by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
All require an associate degree in emergency medical services (EMS), a baccalaureate degree, or a postgraduate degree
Licensed Practical Nurse (much of U.S.)]]LPNLicensure by individual state nursing boards
All require passage of the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN), developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse (California and Texas)LVNLicensure by individual state nursing boards
All require passage of the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN), developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Registered NurseRNLicensure by individual state nursing boards
All require passage of the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Advanced Practice NurseAPNVarious
Advanced Practice Registered NurseAPRNVarious
Certified Massage TherapistCMTCertification by individual state boards
Licensed Massage TherapistLMTLicensure by individual state boards
Requires passing of NCETMB or MBLEx
Licensed Clinical Massage TherapistLCMTLicensure by individual state boards
Requires passing of NCETMB or MBLEx
Clinical education specialized for health care practice
Certified Traditional/Non-traditional Reiki MasterRMQualification can be given by certified Traditional/Non-traditional Reiki Masters for the capacity to teach and practice reiki (see pseudo-medicine)
Licensed MidwifeLMstate or provincial licensing
Certified MidwifeCMAccreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (accredits education programs)
American Midwifery Certification Board (administers certification exam)
American College of Nurse-Midwives (defines requirements)
Certified Professional MidwifeCPMNorth American Registry of Midwives
Certified Nurse-MidwifeCNMAccreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (accredits education programs)
American Midwifery Certification Board (administers certification exam)
American College of Nurse-Midwives (defines requirements)
Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCRNAAmerican Association of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (accredits education programs)
AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists (administers certification exam)
AANA Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (recertification)
Nurse PractitionerNPState licensure
Marine Physician AssistantMPAFederal Certificate of Registry U.S.C.G.
Music Therapist- Board CertifiedMT-BCCertification Board for Music Therapists
Occupational TherapistOTState licensure
Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantCOTAState licensure National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists
Physician AssistantPA-CNational Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Physician AssistantPA
Registered Veterinary TechnicianRVT
Physical TherapistPTState licensure
Physical Therapy AssistantPTAState licensure
Certified in Public HealthCPHNational Board of Public Health Examiners
Medical Laboratory ScientistMLSAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology
Medical TechnologistMTState Licensure, American Medical Technologists
Medical Laboratory TechnicianMLTState Licensure, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC or LCPCState licensure
Licensed Associate CounselorLACState licensure
Licensed Master Social WorkerLMSWState licensure
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLCSWState licensure
Traumatic Event Manager TEM Military Certification[31]
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianLVT
Qualified Clinical Social WorkerQCSWNational Association of Social Workers
Certified Tissue Bank SpecialistCTBSAmerican Association of Tissue Banks
Certified HypnotherapistCHt
Certified Handwriting Analyst CHA
Certified Advanced Handwriting Analyst CAHA
National Board Certified Clinical HypnotherapistNBCCHNational Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in Public ServiceNBCCH-PSNational Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical HypnotherapyNBCDCHNational Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Hypnotherapy in Public ServiceNBCDCH-PSNational Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical HypnotherapyNBCFCHNational Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy in Public ServiceNBCFCH-PSNational Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
Licensed AcupuncturistL.Ac.State licensure
Diplomate in AcupunctureDipl.Ac.National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Diplomate in Oriental MedicineDipl.O.M.National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Family MedicineDABFMAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine DABVLM American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
Fellow of the American Academy of Family PhysiciansFAAFPAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
Fellow of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral NutritionFASPENAmerican Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
American Geriatrics Society FellowAGSFAmerican Geriatrics Society
Fellow of the American Academy of NeurologyFAANAmerican Academy of Neurology
Fellow of the American Society of Health-System PharmacistsFASHPAmerican Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Fellow of the American College of Emergency PhysiciansFACEPAmerican College of Emergency Physicians
Fellow of the Aerospace Medical AssociationFAsMAAerospace Medical Association
Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medical AssociationAFAsMAAerospace Medical Association
Certified Aerospace PhysiologistCAsPAerospace Medical Association
Aviation Medical ExaminerAMEFederal Aviation Administration
Senior Aviation Medical ExaminerSAMEFederal Aviation Administration
Fellow of the American Academy of PediatricsFAAPAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American College of CardiologyFACCAmerican College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American College of DentistsFACDAmerican College of Dentists
Fellow of the American College of EndocrinologyFACEAmerican College of Endocrinology
Fellow of the American College of PhysiciansFACPAmerican College of Physicians
Fellow of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society (formerly American College of Phlebology) FACPh American Vein & Lymphatic Society
Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsFACSAmerican College of Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family PhysiciansFACOFPAmerican College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and GynecologistsFACOGAmerican Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow of the Health Advocacy and Medical Exploration Society FHAMES Post-nominal title granted by the Health Advocacy and Medical Exploration Society and sponsored by one of six councils representing personal and professional exemplary dedication and service to healthcare, medicine, science, legislation, or advocacy.
Doctor of PharmacyPharmDColleges of pharmacy
Certified Pharmacy TechnicianCPhTPharmacy Technician Certification Board
Registered PharmacistR.Ph. or RPhState boards of pharmacy
Registered Respiratory TherapistRRTNational Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal & Pediatric SpecialistRRT-NPSNational Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Disorder SpecialistRRT-SDSNational Board for Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Adult Critical Care SpecialistRRT-ACCSNational Board for Respiratory Care
Respiratory practitionerRP, RCPState Boards of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapy TechnicianCRTTNational Board for Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory TherapistCRTNational Board for Respiratory Care
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianCPTNational Healthcareer Association
Certified Personal TrainerCPTAerobics and Fitness Association of America, National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, National Strength & Conditioning Association
Certified Athletic trainerATCBoard of Certification, Inc.

May be restricted by state licensure.

Certified Medical AssistantCMAAmerican Association of Medical Assistants
Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered NDTR, DTR Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dental HygienistRDHA licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral healthcare Requirements: Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program;

Successful completion of the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination; Successful completion of a regional or state clinical board examination

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist RD, RDN Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographerRDMSAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Vascular TechnologistRVTAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac SonographerRDCSAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Musculoskeletal SonographerRMSKSAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Military

NamePost-nominal
United States ArmyUSA
United States Army ReserveUSAR
United States NavyUSN
United States Navy ReserveUSNR
United States Air ForceUSAF
United States Marine CorpsUSMC
United States Coast GuardUSCG
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary USCGA
Retired(Ret.)
Veteran (Vet.)

Real estate

NamePost-nominalAgency
Member of the Appraisal Institute[32]MAIAppraisal Institute
Senior Residential Appraiser[32]SRAAppraisal Institute
Accredited Member[33]AMAmerican Society of Appraisers
Accredited Senior Appraiser[33]ASAAmerican Society of Appraisers
Assessment Administration Specialist[34] AAS International Association of Assessing Officers
Certified Assessment Evaluator[35] CAE International Association of Assessing Officers
Cadastral Mapping Specialist[36] CMS International Association of Assessing Officers
Personal Property Specialist[37] PPS International Association of Assessing Officers
Residential Evaluation Specialist[38] RES International Association of Assessing Officers
Master in Residential Marketing [39] MIRM National Association of Home Builders
Certified Green Professional [39] CGP National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Builder[39] CGB National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Associate[39] CGA National Association of Home Builders
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional [39] Master CSP National Association of Home Builders
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist[39] CAPS National Association of Home Builders
Certified New Home Marketing Professional [39] CMP National Association of Home Builders
Housing Credit Certified Professional [39] HCCP National Association of Home Builders
Certified New Home Sales Professional [39] CSP National Association of Home Builders
Graduate Master Remodeler [39] GMR National Association of Home Builders
Graduate Master Builder[39] GMB National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Remodeler [39] CGR National Association of Home Builders
Facilities Management Professional [39] FMP International Facilities Management Association
Sustainability Facility Professional [39] SFP International Facilities Management Association
Certified Facilities Manager [39] CFM International Facilities Management Association
Accredited Buyer's RepresentativeABRNational Association of Realtors
Graduate Realtor InstituteGRINational Association of Realtors
Accredited Land ConsultantALCNational Association of Realtors
Certified International Property SpecialistCIPSNational Association of Realtors
Certified Property ManagerCPMNational Association of Realtors
Certified Commercial Investment MemberCCIMNational Association of Realtors
Certified Corporate Housing ProfessionalCCHPCorporate Housing Providers Association
Member of the National Association of Appraisers[40]MNAANational Association of Appraisers
General AppraiserMRAMassachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Residential AppraiserRAMassachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Religion and theology

NamePost-nominalAgency
Doctor of DivinityDDUsed by those who have been granted an honorary degree by theological seminary or university in the United States.
Doctor of TheologyThDUsed by those who have earned a doctorate in academic studies at a theological seminary or university. At those institutions offering it, it is considered a terminal degree in academic theology (at other institutions it is the PhD or DPhil in theology).
Doctor of MinistryDMinUsed by those who have earned a professional doctorate degree at a theological seminary or university.
Master of TheologyThMUsed by those who have earned a master in academic studies at a theological seminary or university.
Master of DivinityMDivUsed by those who have earned a professional master's degree at a theological seminary or university. Although it is a master's degree, academic completion requires 3 years of graduate training and it is considered a terminal degree in this field.
Master of Theological StudiesMTSUsed by those who have earned a master's degree at a theological seminary or university.
Certified Church Business AdministratorCCANational Association of Church Business Administrators
Knight/Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of JerusalemKHS/DHSEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Knight/Dame Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of JerusalemKCHS/DCHSEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Knight/Dame Commander with Star of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of JerusalemKC*HS/DC*HSEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of JerusalemGCHSEquestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Telecommunications and cable

Name Post-nominal Agency
Broadband Installation Professional BPI Society of Cable and Telecommunication Engineers / International Society of Broadband Experts
Broadband Premises Technician BPT
Broadband Premises Expert BPE
Business Class Services Specialist BCSS
Broadband Distribution Specialist BDS
Broadband Transport Specialist BTS
Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist BTCS
DOCSIS® Engineering Professional DEP
Digital Video Engineering Professional DVEP
Internet Protocol Engineering Professional IPEP

Workplace learning and performance

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certified Professional in Talent DevelopmentCPTDAssociation for Talent Development
Associate Professional in Talent DevelopmentAPTDAssociation for Talent Development
Certified Performance TechnologistCPTInternational Society for Performance Improvement

Other

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certified Energy Manager CEM Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified Energy Auditor CEA Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist CACTS Georgia Department of Human Services
American Board Certified TeacherABCTEAmerican Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence[41]
Associate Safety Professional[42] ASP Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Associate in Risk Management ARM Insurance Institute of America
Associate Wildlife Biologist AWB The Wildlife Society
Certified Administrative Professional CAP International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Certified Analytics ProfessionalCAPINFORMS, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
Certified Anti-Terrorism SpecialistCAS
Certified Assistant Refrigeration OperatorCARORefrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Certified Associate in Project ManagementCAPMProject Management Institute
Certified Biological Safety Professional CBSP ABSA International
Certified Broadcast MeteorologistCBM or AMSAmerican Meteorological Society
Certified Cost ProfessionalCCPAACE International
Certified Cost TechnicianCSTAACE International
Certified Disability SpecialistCDS
Certified E-Discovery SpecialistCEDSAssociation of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Certified Estimating ProfessionalCEPAACE International
Certified Executive Pastry ChefCEPCAmerican Culinary Federation, Inc.
Certified Experience AnalystCXAHuman Factors International
Certified Fire Protection SpecialistCFPS
Certified Forensic Claims ConsultantCFCCAACE International
Certified Forensic InterviewerCFIInternational Association of Interviewers
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager CHMM Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
Certified Industrial Refrigeration OperatorCIRORefrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Certified Manager[43]CM
Certified Master Anti-Terrorism SpecialistCMAS
Certified Modeling and Simulation ProfessionalCMSPNational Training and Simulation Association
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core CompetenciesCPACCInternational Association of Accessibility Professionals
Certified Professional in Web AccessibilityCPWAInternational Association of Accessibility Professionals
Certified Professional Organizer CPO Board of Certification for Professional Organizers
Certified Professional Services MarketerCPSMSociety for Marketing Professional Services|[44]
Certified Protection Professional[45]CPPASIS International, International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified Protection OfficerCPOInternational Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified in Security Supervision and ManagementCSSMInternational Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified Institutional Protection SpecialistCIPSInternational Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
Certified Visitor Relations SpecialistCVRSInternational Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
Certified Public Relations Counselor[46]CPRCFlorida Public Relations Association
Certified Safety ProfessionalCSPBoard of Certified Safety Professionals
Certified Sales EngineerCSECertified by the National Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) via submission on https://sales-engineering.org/
Certified Scheduling TechnicianCSTAACE International
Certified Senior AdvisorCSASociety of Certified Senior Advisors
Certified Systems Engineering ProfessionalCSEPInternational Council on Systems Engineering
Certified Usability AnalystCUAHuman Factors International
Certified Utility Safety Professional[47] CUSP Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network
Certified Wildlife BiologistCWBThe Wildlife Society
Certified Youth Development SpecialistCYDS
Civil Air Patrol CAP
Credentialed Advocate CA National Advocate Credentialing Program, National Office for Victim Assistance. Designation indicates professional victim advocate credential.
Decision & Risk Management ProfessionalDRMPAACE International
Distinguished ToastmasterDTMThe highest educational achievement in Toastmasters International
Doctor of ManagementD.M. or DM
Doctor of Musical ArtsDMA or D.M.A.
Doctor of Naturopathic MedicineND or NMDA professional doctoral degree for naturopathic practitioners in the United States. Holders of the ND or NMD degree are known as naturopathic physicians in states where they may be licensed. The designation NMD is used in Arizona.
Doctor of EducationEdD or DEd
Doctor of PhilosophyPh.D.
Doctor of Philosophy CandidateABDDoctor of Philosophy Candidate ("all but dissertation")
Doctor of Philosophy CandidatePh.C.Doctor of Philosophy Candidate
Doctor of Public Health DrPH or Dr.P.H.
Doctorate of Strategic Security[48]DSSHenley-Putnam University
Earned Value ProfessionalEVPAACE International
Editor in the Life Sciences[49]ELSBoard of Editors in the Life Sciences
Fellow of The Explorers ClubFECThe Explorers Club
Fellow of the Society of Decision ProfessionalsFSDPThe Society of Decision Professionals
French Wine ScholarFWS
Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional IACCP Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services
ISSP Sustainability Associate ISSP-SA International Society of Sustainability Professionals
ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional ISSP-CSP International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Licensed Funeral DirectorFD
Fellow of the National Speleological SocietyFNSSNational Speleological Society
Master of ArtsMA or M.A.
Master Training SpecialistMTS or M.T.S.
Master of Fine ArtsMFA or M.F.A.
Master of Liberal ArtsMLS or M.L.S.
Master of Library ScienceMLS or M.L.S.
Master of MusicMM or M.M.
Master of ScienceMS or M.S.
Master of Business AdministrationMBA or M.B.A.
Master of Business and ScienceMBS
Master of Public AdministrationMPA or M.P.A.
Member of the ACEACEAmerican Cinema Editors
Member of the ASCASCAmerican Society of Cinematographers
Member of the CSA[50]CSACasting Society of America
Member of the MPSE[51]MPSEMotion Picture Sound Editors
Mobile Certified Marketer[52]MCMMobile Marketing Association
Multi Sport AthleteMSA
National Board Certified TeacherNBCT
Nationally Certified School PsychologistNCSPNational Association of School Psychologists
NERC Certified System Operator NCSO NERC Personnel Subcommittee (PS) and Personnel Certification Governance Committee (PGSC)
Planning & Scheduling ProfessionalPSPAACE International
Producers MarkPGAProducers Guild of America. The post-nominal letters are only used on film credits as a certification mark that certifies that the credited film producer performed a major portion of the film's producing duties.[53]
Portfolio Management Professional PfMP Project Management Institute
Professional Certified InvestigatorPCI
Professional Manager Certification[54]PMCThe Air University
Program Management Professional PgMP Project Management Institute
Project Management ProfessionalPMPProject Management Institute
Professional Science Masters PSM
Sports Industry ManagementSIM

Sports Management Worldwide, Inc. (SMWW), Columbia University at New York, New York University (NYU)

Qualified SWPPP DesignerQSDCalifornia Stormwater Quality Association
Qualified SWPPP PractitionerQSPCalifornia Stormwater Quality Association
Registered Business Analyst[55]RBAAmerican Academy of Financial Management
Registered Construction Inspector (Division I,II,III, or IV)RCIAmerican Construction Inspectors Association
Registered ArchaeologistRARegistry of Professional Archaeologists
Registered Professional ArchaeologistRPARegistry of Professional Archaeologists
RETA Authorized InstructorRAIRefrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Systems Security Certified PractitionerSSCP
Web Accessibility SpecialistWASInternational Association of Accessibility Professionals

See also

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