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List of professional designations in the United States

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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

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement[1] CIPM CFA Institute
Chartered Financial Analyst[2] CFA
Chartered Business Valuator[3] CBV CBV Institute
Chartered Market Technician[4] CMT Market Technicians Association
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst CAIA Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
Chartered Management Consultant ChMC Chartered Institute of Management Consultants
Chartered Global Management Accountant CGMA American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Accounts Payable Specialist CAPS The Institute of Financial Operations Leadership
Certified Accounts Payable Practitioner CAPP
Certified Public Accountant CPA American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Internal Control Specialist CICS Internal Control Institute
Certified Internal Control Professional CICP Internal Control Institute
Certified Financial Planner CFP Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst CDFA Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist CAMS Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Certified Financial Consultant CFC Institute of Financial Consultants
Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor CCUFC Credit Union National Association
Chartered Life Underwriter CLU American College of Financial Services
Certified Fraud Examiner CFE Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Internal Auditor CIA Institute of Internal Auditors
Certification in Risk Management Assurance CRMA
Certified Government Auditing Professional CGAP
Certified Payroll Professional CPP American Payroll Association
Fundamental Payroll Certification FPC
Certified California Municipal Treasurer CCMT California Municipal Treasurers Association
Certified Government Financial Manager CGFM Association of Government Accountants
Certified Government Finance Officer CGFO Government Finance Officers Association of Texas
Certified Management Accountant CMA Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Municipal Finance Officer[5] CMFO Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
Certified Public Finance Administrator CPFA Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
Certified Public Finance Officer CPFO Government Finance Officers Association
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter CPCU American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Certified Defense Financial Manager CDFM Society of Defense Financial Management
Communication Management Professional CMP Global Communication Certification Council
Registered Tax Return Preparer RTRP Internal Revenue Service
Enrolled Agent EA
Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fellow FICF National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors
Fraternal Insurance Counselor FIC
Certified Corporate FP&A Professional[6] FP&A Association for Financial Professionals
ISSP Sustainability
Certified Treasury Professional[7] CTP
Certified Trust and Financial Advisor CTFA American Bankers Association
Certified Turnaround Professional[8] CTP Turnaround Management Association
Registered Financial Planner[9] RFP Registered Financial Planners Institute
Financial Risk Manager FRM Global Association of Risk Professionals
Professional Risk Manager PRM Professional Risk Managers' International Association
Strategic Communication Management Professional SCMP Global Communication Certification Council
Licensed Public Accountant LPA State Board of Accountancy
Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor ABA Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional IACCP Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services

Actuarial

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Associate of the Society of Actuaries ASA Society of Actuaries
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries FSA Society of Actuaries
Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst CERA Society of Actuaries
Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society ACAS Casualty Actuarial Society
Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society FCAS Casualty Actuarial Society
Member of the American Academy of Actuaries MAAA American Academy of Actuaries
Associate of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries ACA Conference of Consulting Actuaries
Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries FCA Conference of Consulting Actuaries
Enrolled Actuary EAc Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries

Architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and planning

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Registered Architect RA state licensing board
Professional Landscape Architect PLA state licensing board
Professional Planner PP state licensing board (NJ[10])
Registered Interior Designer RID state licensing board
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certified NCIDQ National Council for Interior Design Qualification
Association of Licensed Architects Member ALA Association of Licensed Architects
Association of Licensed Architects Fellow FALA Association of Licensed Architects
American College of Healthcare Architects ACHA American College of Healthcare Architects
American College of Healthcare Architects Fellow FACHA American College of Healthcare Architects
American Institute of Architects Member AIA American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects Fellow FAIA American Institute of Architects
American Society of Interior Designers Member ASID American Society of Interior Designers
American Society of Interior Designers Fellow FASID American Society of Interior Designers
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Member CELA Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture Fellow FCELA Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
American Society of Landscape Architects Member ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
American Society of Landscape Architects Fellow FASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
American Institute of Certified Planners Member AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
American Institute of Certified Planners Fellow FAICP American Institute of Certified Planners
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional LEED AP U.S. Green Building Council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Associate LEED GA U.S. Green Building Council
Construction Specification Institute Member CSI Construction Specifications Institute
Construction Document Technologist CDT Construction Specifications Institute
Certified Construction Contract Administrator CCCA Construction Specifications Institute
Certified Construction Specifier CCS Construction Specifications Institute
Certified Construction Product Representative CCPR Construction Specifications Institute

Association, credentialing, and not-for-profit management

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Name Post-nominal
Certified Association Executive CAE
Advanced Certification Administrator ACA
Basic Certification Administrator BCA
Certified Fundraising Executive CFRE
Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional[11] ACNP
Certified Nonprofit Professional[12] CNP

Broadcast engineering

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Name Post-nominal
Certified Radio Operator CRO
Certified Television Operator CTO
Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist CBNT
Certified Broadcast Technologist CBT
Certified Audio Engineer CEA
Certified Broadcast Television Engineer CBTE
Certified Broadcast Networking Engineer CBNE
Certified Senior Broadcast Radio Engineer CSRE
Certified Senior Broadcast Television Engineer CSTE
Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer CPBE
Certified 8-VSB Specialist 8-VSB
Certified AM Directional Specialist AMD
Certified Digital Radio Broadcast Specialist DRB
Certified Senior Broadcast Engineer CSBE
Certified Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer CBRTE
Certified Senior Radio and Television Broadcast Engineer CSRTE

Communications

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Accredited Business Communicator ABC International Association of Business Communicators[13]
Accreditation in Public Relations APR Public Relations Society of America[14]
Accreditation in Public Relations and Military Communication APR+M
Certified Cooperative Communicator CCC National Rural Electric Cooperative Association[15]
Certified Speaking Professional CSP National Speakers Association[16]
Communication Management Professional CMP Global Communication Certification Council[17]
Strategic Communication Management Professional SCMP

Contract management

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Name Post-nominal Agency Levels
Certified Commercial Contract Manager CCCM National Contract Management Association N/A
Contract and Commercial Management Certification CCM International Association for Contract and Commercial Management Associate, Practitioner, and Expert
Certified Federal Contract Manager CFCM National Contract Management Association N/A
Certified Professional Contract Manager CPCM National Contract Management Association N/A
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Contracting Certification DAWIA Contracting Certification Defense Acquisition University I, II, and III
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting FAC-C Federal Acquisition Institute I, II, and III
Industry Certification in Contract Management - Defense ICCM-D National Contract Management Association I, II, and III
Industry Certification in Contract Management - Federal ICCM-F National Contract Management Association I, II, and III

Economics

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Name Post-nominal
Member of the International Association for Energy Economics IAEE
Member of the Global Association of Economics Education GAEE[18]

Emergency management and public safety

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Certified Emergency Manager CEM International Association of Emergency Managers
Associate Emergency Manager AEM International Association of Emergency Managers
Certified Floodplain Manager CFM Association of State Floodplain Managers[19]
Chief Fire Officer CFO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [20]
Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Management FAcEM Emergency Management Academy[21]
Executive Fire Officer EFO U.S. Fire Administration[22]
Emergency Number Professional ENP National Emergency Number Association
Master Exercise Practitioner MEP Federal Emergency Management Agency, Master
Registered Public Safety Leader RPSL Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International
Certified Fire Executive CFE Texas Fire Chiefs Association[23]
National Crime Prevention Specialist NCPS National Crime Prevention Association
Fire Marshal FM Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[24]
Chief EMS Officer CEMSO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[25]
Chief Training Officer CTO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[26]
Fire Officer FO Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE)[27]
Certified Homeland Protection Professional CHPP National Sheriffs' Association[28]

Engineering

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Name Post-nominal Notes
Certified Energy Manager CEM Certified by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Professional Engineer PE Licensure 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)
Master of Engineering Management MEM Professional engineering business degree comparable to an MBA.
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 Engineer SE Licensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying[29]
Structural Engineering Certification Board SECB Designation bestowed by Structural Engineering Certification Board
Engineer Intern EI Designation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FE) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying[29]
Engineer-in-Training EIT Designation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FE) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying[29]
National Institute For Certification In Engineering Technologies NICET I/II/III/IV Also, TT, AET, ET, SET, or simply CET (technicians) – CT, CET (technologists)
Certified Engineering Technician CET
Member of the National Academy of Engineering MNAE
Student Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers StMIEEE
Graduate Student Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers GSMIEEE
Associate Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers AMIEEE
Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers MIEEE
Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers SMIEEE
Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers FIEEE
Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers MAIChE
Senior Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers SMAIChE
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers FAIChE
Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers SIIE
Certified Drafter CD
Distinguished Member, American Society of Civil Engineers Dist.M.ASCE A person who has attained eminence in some branch of engineering or in the arts and sciences related thereto, including the fields of engineering education and construction.[30]
Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers F.ASCE A prestigious honor held by 3% of ASCE members.[31]
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers M.ASCE [32]
Associate, American Society of Civil Engineers A.M.ASCE [32]
Affiliate, American Society of Civil Engineers Aff.M.ASCE [32]
Student Member, American Society of Civil Engineers S.M.ASCE [33]

Fine and Performing Arts

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Name Post-nominal Notes
Artist Diploma AD A non-degree program offered by various conservatories and schools of music for exceptional and experienced performers
Service Playing Certificate of the American Guild of Organists SPC Professional designation by the American Guild of Organists[34]
Colleague of the American Guild of Organists CAGO Professional designation by the American Guild of Organists[34]
Associate of the American Guild of Organists AAGO Professional designation by the American Guild of Organists[34]
Choir Master of the American Guild of Organists ChM Professional designation by the American Guild of Organists[34]
Fellow of the American Guild of Organists FAGO Professional designation by the American Guild of Organists[34]
Fellow of the Hymn Society FHS Professional designation by the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada[35]

Genealogy

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Name Post-nominal Notes
Accredited Genealogist AG Accreditation by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen)[36]
Certified Genealogist CG Certification by the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG)[37]
Certified Genetic Genealogist CGG Certification by the BCG[37]
Certified Genealogical Lecturer CGL Certification by the BCG[37]
Qualified Genealogist QG Qualification by the Register of Qualified Genealogists[38]

Geology, soil science, and other earth sciences

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Name Post-nominal Notes
Professional Geologist PG Licensure by individual state boards, examination by National Association of State Boards of Geology[39]
Geologist-in-Training GIT Licensure by individual state boards, examination by National Association of State Boards of Geology[39]
Certified Professional Geologist CPG American Institute of Professional Geologists[40]
Professional Hydrologist PH Designation bestowed by the Society for Certification of Hydrology Professionals[41]
Associate Professional Soil Scientist APSS Designation bestowed by the Soil Science Society of America Soils Certifying Board,[42] 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,[42] 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,[42] 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,[43] examination by the Soil Science Society of America Council of Soil Science Examiners

Geospatial and surveying

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Certified Photogrammetrist CP American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Geographic Information Systems Professional GISP GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
Professional Land Surveyor PLS Licensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying[44]
Surveying Intern SI Designation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FS) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying[29]
Model Law Surveyor MLS Designation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying[45]
Professional Surveyor & Mapper PSM
Registered Land Surveyor RLS
Land Surveyor Intern LSI
Land Surveyor-in-Training LSIT
Certified Federal Surveyor CFedS

Government

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Name Post-nominal
Certified Environmental Authority Supervisor CEAS
Credentialed Manager ICMA-CM
Certified Government Chief Information Officer[46] CGCIO
Certified Municipal Clerk CMC
Certified Municipal Finance Officer CMFO
Certified Municipal Official (MO) CMO
Certified Public Manager CPM
Certified Public Works Manager (NJ) CPWM
Certified Tax Assessor (NJ) CTA
Certified Tax Collector (NJ) CTC
Professional County Collector PCC
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

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Aquatic Facility Operator AFO National Recreation & Park Association
Designated Aquatics Professional AqP Association of Aquatic Professionals
Certified Meeting Professional CMP Convention Industry Council
Certified in Exhibition Management CEM International Association of Exhibitions and Events
Certified Hospitality Digital Marketer CHDM Hospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified Revenue Management Executive CRME Hospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen CHBA Hospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified in Hospitality Sales Competences CHSC Hospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified Hospitality Sales Executive CHSE Hospitality Sales and Marketing International
Certified Ganjier CG The Ganjier Cannabis Sommelier Certification Program
Certified Guest Service Professional CGSP American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality Administrator CHA American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality Educator CHE American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality Instructor CHI American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Room Division Executive CRDE American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager CHRM American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Lodging Security Director CLSD American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute
Certified Interpretive Guide CIG National Association for Interpretation
Certified Park & Recreation Professional CPRP National Recreation & Park Association
Certified Park & Recreation Executive CPRE National Recreation & Park Association
Certified Playground Safety Inspector CPSI National Recreation & Park Association
Certified Special Events Professional CSEP International Live Events 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 Administrator CYSA National Association of Youth Sports
Certified Wedding and Event Planner CWEP The Wedding Planning Institute, a division of Lovegevity
Certified Wedding Planner CWP The Bridal Society
Certified Wine Educator CWE Society of Wine Educators
Digital Events Strategist DES Professional Convention Management Association
Master Sommelier MS The Court of Master Sommeliers

Human resources professions

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Name Post-nominal
SHRM Certified Professional SHRM-CP
SHRM Senior Certified Professional SHRM-SCP
IPMA-HR Certified Professional IPMA-CP
IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional IPMA-SCP
Certified Benefits Professional CBP
Certified Compensation Professional CCP
Global Remuneration Professional GRP
Associate Professional in Human Resources aPHR
Professional in Human Resources PHR
Professional in Human Resources – California PHRca
Senior Professional in Human Resources SPHR
Global Professional in Human Resources GPHR
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist CEBS
Group Benefits Associate GBA
Compensation Management Specialist CMS
Retirement Plans Associate RPA
Certification in Volunteer Administration CVA
Certified in Conflict Manager CCM

Insurance industry

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Name Post-nominal
Accredited Claims Adjuster ACA
Accredited Claims Professional ACP
Accredited Claims Professional Candidate ACAc
Associate in Claims AIC
Applied Microbial Remediation Technician AMRC
Casualty General Adjuster CGA
Certified Claims Adjuster CCA
Certified Claims Professional CCP
Certified Claims Professional Candidate CCPc
Chartered Property Casualty Underwiter CPCU
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter candidate CPCUc
Certied Forensic Litigation Consultant CFLC
Certified General Adjuster CrtGA
Certified Mold Specialist CMS
Certified Mold Inspector CMI
Certified Property Appraiser and Umpire CPAU
Certified Property Loss Appraiser CPLA
Certified Property Loss Umpire CPLU
Casualty General Adjuster CGA
Certified General Adjuster CrtGA
Casualty General Adjuster CGA
Executive General Adjuster EGA
Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician FSRT
General Adjuster, Board Certified GA-BC
GrandMaster General Adjuster GMGA
HAAG Engineering Certified Roofing Inspector Residential/Commercial HCI-R/C
Insurance Claims Expert / Insurance Claims Expert Prof./ Practitioner ICE; ICEP
Litigation Specialist / Litigation Consultant LS-LC
Legal Principles Claims Specialist LPCS
Master General Adjuster MGA
Master Public Adjuster MPA
Property Claims Law Associate PCLA
Property General Adjuster PGA
Registered General Adjuster RGA
Senior Professional Public Adjuster SPPA
Universal Claims Certification UCC
Windstorm Insurance Network Professional WIND-P
Water Remediaton Technician WRT

IT industry

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Name Post-nominal
Certified Business Analysis Professional CBAP
Certified Computer Examiner CCE
Certified Digital Marketing Professional CDMP
Certified Chief Information Security Officer CCISO
Certified Cloud Security Knowledge CCSK
Certified Ethical Hacker CEH
Certified Green IT Professional IFGICT
Certified Forensic Computer Examiner CFCE
CyberSec First Responder CFR
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT CGEIT
Certified in Cybersecurity CC
Certified Information Professional CIP
Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA
Certified Information Security Manager CISM
Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP
Certified Network Professional CNP
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control CRISC
Certified Scrum Master CSM
Certified Scrum Professional CSP
Certified Scrum Product Owner CSPO
Certified Speaking Professional CSP
Certified Secure Computer User CSCU
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional CSSLP
Certified Software Tester CSTE
Certified Technology Specialist CTS
Certified Virtualization Professional CVP
Certified Wireless Network Administrator CWNA
Certified Wireless Analysis Professional CWAP
Certified Wireless Design Professional CWDP
Certified Wireless Security Professional CWSP
Certified Wireless Network Expert CWNE
Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner CASP
Cisco Certified DevNet Associate CCDevA
Cisco Certified DevNet Professional CCDevP
Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP
Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert CCIE
CyberSAFE CBS
Cyber Secure Coder CSC
Certified Usability Analyst CUA
Certified User Experience Analyst CXA
Google Associate Cloud Engineer ACE
Lean IT Kaizen LITK
Lean IT Leadership LITL
Lean IT Professional LITP
Master of Library and Information Science MLIS
Master Mobile Application Developer MMAD
Master of Mobile Application Security MMAS
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator MCDBA
Microsoft Certified Professional MCP
Microsoft Certified Professional Developer MCPD
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate MCSA
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer MCSD
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert MCSE
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE
Microsoft Certified Trainer MCT
Modern Certified Classroom Trainer MCCT
Offensive Security Certified Professional OSCP
Open-Source Certified OSC[47]
Oracle Certified Associate OCA
Oracle Certified Professional OCP
Oracle Certified Master OCM
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP
Professional Scrum Master I PSM I
Professional Scrum Master II PSM II
Professional Scrum Master III PSM II
Red Hat Certified Architect RHCA
Registered Communication Distribution Designer RCDD
SAFe Agilist SA
SAFe Advanced Scrum Masters SASM
Training from the BACK of the Room Certified Trainer TBR-CT
User Experience Certification UXC
User Experience Master Certification UXMC
VMware Certified Professional VCP
Zend Certified Engineer (PHP) ZCE

Law

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Name Post-nominal Abbreviation Agency or Description
Juris Doctor J.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 Jurisprudence D.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.).
Doctor of Juridical Science S.J.D. An academic, not a professional designation. Identifies a person who has obtained the academic degree Scientiae Juridicae Doctor. It is academically the equivalent of a Ph.D.[48] and is designed for aspiring legal academics who wish to pursue sustained independent study, research, and writing.[49]
Master of Laws LL.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 1970); 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 Law BCL An 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.
Esquire Esq. 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 Peace J.P. Denotes a level of judgeship
Notary Public N.P.[50] 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 Attorney National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Family Law Attorney National Board of Trial Advocacy
Certified Legal Assistant CLA National Association of Legal Assistants; NALA, The Paralegal Association
Certified Paralegal CP National Association of Legal Assistants; NALA, The Paralegal Association
Advanced Certified Paralegal ACP National Association of Legal Assistants; NALA, The Paralegal Association
Accredited Legal Professional ALP NALS (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries)
Professional Legal Secretary PLS NALS (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries)
Professional Paralegal PP NALS (formerly the National Association of Legal Secretaries)
Professional Registered Parliamentarian PRP National Association of Parliamentarians
Registered Paralegal RP NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations)
Registered Parliamentarian RP National Association of Parliamentarians
CORE Registered Paralegal CRP NFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations)
Indiana Registered Paralegal IRP Indiana State Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal NCCP North Carolina State Bar
South Carolina Certified Paralegal SCCP South Carolina Bar

Additionally, many jurisdictions grant some or all judges the right to use postnominal 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

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Name Designation Agency
Certified Professional in Supply Management CPSM Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity CPSD Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
Certified Professional Logistician CPL International Society of Logistics
Certified in Production & Inventory Management CPIM Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain CTSC Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Certified Supply Chain Analyst CSCA International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA)
Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Certified Transportation Professional CTP National Private Truck Council
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution CLTD Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
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)
Certificated Flight Instructor Instrument CFII United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Certified Member [51] CM American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Accredited Airport Executive [52] AAE American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

Medicine and Health Care

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Name Post-nominal Explanation or Issuing Agency
Professional Practice Degrees (required for state licensure)
Doctor of Chiropractic DC A professional doctoral degree for Chiropractors
Doctor of Dental Medicine DMD A professional doctoral degree for Dentists
Doctor of Dental Surgery DDS A professional doctoral degree for Dentists
Doctor of Medical Science DMSc, DMS A professional degree for physician assistants
Doctor of Medicine MD A professional doctoral degree for allopathic Physicians
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ND, NMD A professional doctoral degree for naturopathic Physicians
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice DNAP A professional doctoral degree for Nurse Anesthetists
Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP A professional doctoral degree for Nurse Practitioners
Doctor of Occupational Therapy OTD A professional doctoral degree for Occupational Therapists
Doctor of Optometry OD A professional doctoral degree for Optometrists
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine DO A professional doctoral degree for osteopathic Physicians
Doctor of Pharmacy PharmD A professional doctoral degree for Pharmacists
Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT A professional doctoral degree for Physical Therapists
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies DPAS A professional doctoral degree for Physician Assistants
Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies DScPAS A professional doctoral degree for Physician Assistants
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine DPM A professional doctoral degree for Podiatrists
Doctor of Public Health DrPH A professional doctoral degree for Public Health professionals
Doctor of Psychology PsyD A professional doctoral degree for clinical Psychologists
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology SLPD A professional doctoral degree for Speech-Language Pathologists
Master of Physician Assistant Studies MPAS, MsC The minimum degree required for licensure as a Physician Assistant
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology MS-SLP The minimum degree required for licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
Master of Science in Nursing MSN A professional master's degree for Registered Nurses
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN A professional bachelor's degree for Registered Nurses
Associate Degree in Nursing N/A The minimum degree required for licensure as a Registered Nurse
Associate Degree in Paramedicine N/A The minimum degree required for licensure as a Paramedic
State Licensure (post-nominals different then degree)
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Assistive personnel that is state licensed and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Emergency Medical Technician EMT An EMT must be certified by the NREMT to be eligible for initial state licensure
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician AEMT An AEMT must be certified by the NREMT to be eligible for initial state licensure
Paramedic NRP An NRP must be certified by the NREMT to be eligible for initial state licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW State licensed Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW State licensed Social Worker
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Licensed by a state board of nursing and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Licensed by a state board of nursing and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner NP State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Nurse APN State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse Midwife CNM State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Occupational Therapist OT State licensed Occupational Therapist
Physician Assistant PA-C A Physician Assistant must be certified by the NCCPA to be eligible for initial state licensure
Physical Therapist PT State licensed Physical Therapist
Registered Dental Hygienist RDH State licensed Dental Hygienist
Registered Dietitian RD or RDN A Registered Dietitian must be certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be eligible for initial state licensure
Registered Nurse RN State licensed Registered Nurse
Registered Pharmacist RPh State licensed Pharmacist
Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT or CRT A Respiratory Therapist must be certified by the NBRC to be eligible for initial state licensure
Speech-Language Pathologist CCC-SLP State licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Fellowships
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians FAAFP American Academy of Family Physicians
Fellow of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition FASPEN American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society AGSF American Geriatrics Society
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology FAAN American Academy of Neurology
Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists FASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians FAAEP American Academy of Emergency Physicians

Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine

American Association of Physician Specialists

Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians FACEP American College of Emergency Physicians
Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association FAsMA Aerospace Medical Association
Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical Services FAEMS National Association of EMS Physicians
Fellow of the Academy of Operational Medicine FAOM Academy of Operational Medicine
Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine FAWM Wilderness Medical Society
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics FAAP American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology FACC American College of Cardiology
Fellow of the American College of Dentists FACD American College of Dentists
Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology FACE American College of Endocrinology
Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology FACE American College of Epidemiology
Fellow of the American College of Physicians FACP American College of Physicians
Fellow of the American Heart Association FAHA American Heart Association
Fellow of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society FACPh American Vein & Lymphatic Society
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons FAAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons FAANS American Academy of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons FACFAS American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians FACOFP American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists FACOG American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America FIDSA Infectious Diseases Society of America
Certifications (not required for licensure)
American Board of Professional Psychology ABPP Qualification 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 Counselor CGC The 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.[53]
Certified Dietitian or Certified Dietitian Nutritionist CD or CDN (State) Department of Health. Minimum degree and practice requirements for certification as a Certified Dietitian or Certified Dietitian Nutritionist. Must be certified or eligible for certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be eligible for initial state certification (must be eligible to hold RD/RDN credentials [Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials]). [54]
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist CEDS International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals[55]
Certified Health Education Specialist CHES National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Certified Nutritionist CN (State) Department of Health. Minimum degree required for certification as a Certified Nutritionist. [54]
Credentialed Professional Gerontologist CPG National Association for Professional Gerontologists
Master Certified Health Education Specialist MCHES National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
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 Associate CHPA Basic level certification for covered entities and business associates employees, interns, volunteers and others.
Certified HIPAA Privacy Expert CHPE Intermediate 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 Expert CHPSE Highest 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 Health Physicist CHP Certification as a professional health physicist awarded by the American Board of Health Physics and the American Academy of Health Physics.[56]
Diplomate of the American Board of Health Physics DABHP Certification as a professional health physicist awarded by the American Board of Health Physics and the American Academy of Health Physics.[56]
Registered Radiation Protection Technologist RRPT Registration as a Radiation Protection Technologist by meeting the required standards set forward by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists.[57]
Certified HIPAA Professional CHP
Certified Professional in Infection Control CIC
Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse CHPLN must 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.[58]
Certified HIPAA Security Expert CHSE Intermediate 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 Specialist CHSS
Certified in Medical Quality CMQ American College of Medical Quality (ACMQ)
Certified Orthotist CO Certified by the American Board for Orthotist/Prosthetics Certification (ABC)
Certified Sex Therapist CST
Certified Tissue Banking Specialist CTBS
Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse CWOCN, CWCN, COCN, CCCN or CWON Must hold a bachelor's degree in Nursing and complete WOC Education Program accredited by the WOCN Society. Certification must be re-established every five years.
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Physics DABMP
Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology DABR
Diplomate of the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine DABSNM
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.
Board Certified Critical Care Paramedic CCP-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Flight Paramedic FP-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Community Paramedic CP-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Tactical Paramedic TP-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Tactical Responder TR-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Designated Infection Control Officer DICO-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Wilderness Paramedic WP-C International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) [In preparatory phase as of August, 2022]
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (Alaska) MICP MICPs are currently licensed by the Alaska State Medical Board
Certified Massage Therapist CMT Certification by individual state boards
Licensed Massage Therapist LMT Licensure by individual state boards
Requires passing of NCETMB or MBLEx
Licensed Clinical Massage Therapist LCMT Licensure by individual state boards
Requires passing of NCETMB or MBLEx
Clinical education specialized for health care practice
Licensed Midwife LM state or provincial licensing
Certified Professional Midwife CPM North American Registry of Midwives
Nationally Certified EMS Educator NCEE Education credential awarded by the National Association of EMS Educators upon demonstrated experience teaching EMS programs and earning a successful passing score on the National EMS Educator Certification (NEMSEC) Exam
Music Therapist- Board Certified MT-BC Certification Board for Music Therapists[59]
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA State licensure; National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists[60]
Physical Therapy Assistant PTA State licensure
Certified in Public Health CPH National Board of Public Health Examiners
Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS American Society for Clinical Pathology
Medical Technologist MT State Licensure, American Medical Technologists
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT State Licensure, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists
Licensed Professional Counselor LPC or LCPC State licensure
Licensed Associate Counselor LAC State licensure
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist CTBS American Association of Tissue Banks
National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist NBCCH National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist in Public Service NBCCH-PS National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Hypnotherapy NBCDCH National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Hypnotherapy in Public Service NBCDCH-PS National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy NBCFCH National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
National Board Certified Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy in Public Service NBCFCH-PS National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists
Licensed Acupuncturist L.Ac. State licensure
Diplomate in Acupuncture Dipl.Ac. National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Diplomate in Oriental Medicine Dipl.O.M. National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine DABFM American Board of Family Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology D(ABMM) American Board of Medical Microbiology[61]
Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine DABVLM American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
Certified Aerospace Physiologist CAsP Aerospace Medical Association
Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT National Healthcareer Association
Certified Personal Trainer CPT Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, National Strength & Conditioning Association
Certified Athletic trainer ATC Board of Certification, Inc.

May be restricted by state licensure.

Certified Medical Assistant CMA American Association of Medical Assistants
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Vascular Technologist RVT American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer RDCS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer RMSKS American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Military

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Name Post-nominal
United States Army USA
United States Army Reserve USAR
United States Navy USN
United States Navy Reserve USNR
United States Air Force USAF
United States Air Force Reserve USAFR
United States Marine Corps USMC
United States Marine Corps Reserve USMCR
United States Coast Guard USCG
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary USCG Aux
United States Space Force USSF
Retired (Ret.)
Veteran (Vet.)

Real estate

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Member of the Appraisal Institute[62] MAI Appraisal Institute
Senior Residential Appraiser[62] SRA Appraisal Institute
Accredited Member[63] AM American Society of Appraisers
Accredited Senior Appraiser[63] ASA American Society of Appraisers
Real Property Administrator[64] RPA Building Owners and Managers Association International
Facilities Management Administrator[64] FMA Building Owners and Managers Association International
Systems Maintenance Technician[64] SMT Building Owners and Managers Association International
Systems Maintenance Administrator[64] SMA Building Owners and Managers Association International
High-Performance Sustainable Building Management[64] HP Building Owners and Managers Association International
Counselor of Real Estate [65] CRE The Counselors of Real Estate
Assessment Administration Specialist[66] AAS International Association of Assessing Officers
Certified Assessment Evaluator[67] CAE International Association of Assessing Officers
Cadastral Mapping Specialist[68] CMS International Association of Assessing Officers
Personal Property Specialist[69] PPS International Association of Assessing Officers
Residential Evaluation Specialist[70] RES International Association of Assessing Officers
Master in Residential Marketing [71] MIRM National Association of Home Builders
Certified Green Professional [71] CGP National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Builder[71] CGB National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Associate[71] CGA National Association of Home Builders
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional [71] Master CSP National Association of Home Builders
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist[71] CAPS National Association of Home Builders
Certified New Home Marketing Professional [71] CMP National Association of Home Builders
Housing Credit Certified Professional [71] HCCP National Association of Home Builders
Certified New Home Sales Professional [71] CSP National Association of Home Builders
Graduate Master Remodeler [71] GMR National Association of Home Builders
Graduate Master Builder[71] GMB National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Remodeler [71] CGR National Association of Home Builders
Facilities Management Professional [71] FMP International Facility Management Association
Sustainability Facility Professional [71] SFP International Facility Management Association
Certified Facilities Manager [71] CFM International Facility Management Association
Accredited Buyer's Representative ABR National Association of Realtors
Graduate Realtor Institute GRI National Association of Realtors
Accredited Land Consultant ALC National Association of Realtors
Certified International Property Specialist CIPS National Association of Realtors
Certified Property Manager CPM National Association of Realtors
Certified Commercial Investment Member CCIM National Association of Realtors
Certified Corporate Housing Professional CCHP Corporate Housing Providers Association
Member of the National Association of Appraisers[72] MNAA National Association of Appraisers
General Appraiser MRA Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Residential Appraiser RA Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers

Religion and theology

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Doctor of Divinity DD Used by those who have been granted an honorary degree by theological seminary or university in the United States.
Doctor of Theology ThD Used 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 Ministry DMin Used by those who have earned a professional doctorate degree at a theological seminary or university.
Master of Theology ThM Used by those who have earned a master in academic studies at a theological seminary or university.
Certified Spiritual Director CSD Used by those who have earned certification at a theological seminary or university.
Board Certified Chaplain BCC Used by those who have earned certification by an accredited chaplain association.
Master of Theological Studies MTS Used by those who have earned a master's degree at a theological seminary or university.
Certified Church Business Administrator CCA National Association of Church Business Administrators
Knight/Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem KHS/DHS Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Knight/Dame Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem KCHS/DCHS Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Knight/Dame Commander with Star of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem KC*HS/DC*HS Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem GCHS Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Telecommunications and cable

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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

Veterinary medicine

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM A professional doctoral degree for veterinarians. VMD stands for the Latin "Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris" and is exclusively conferred by the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
VMD
Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners DABVP Used by veterinarians who have pursued specialized training in a specific species and passed board examination. The ABVP has 12 recognized specialty groups:[73]
  • Avian
  • Beef cattle
  • Canine and feline
  • Dairy
  • Equine
  • Exotic companion mammal
  • Feline
  • Fish
  • Food animal
  • Reptile and amphibian
  • Shelter medicine
  • Swine health management
Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology DABVT [74]
Diplomate of the American College of Animal Welfare DACAW The diplomates of ACAW are specialized in the practice of advancing animal welfare and veterinary medical ethics. [75]
Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine DACLAM [76]
Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians DACPV [77]
Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists DACT [78]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia DACVAA [79]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists DACVB [80]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology DACVCP [81]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology DACVD [82]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine DACVIM Used by veterinary internal medicine specialists who have completed a post-doctoral internship and an accredited residency program.[83] There are six concentrations that can be pursued:
  • Cardiology
  • Small animal internal medicine
  • Large animal internal medicine
  • Neurology
  • Nutrition
  • Oncology
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists DACVM There are four concentrations within this specialty:[84]
  • Bacteriology and mycology
  • Immunology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology DACVNU Provisional recognition was granted by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties in 2022.[85]
Diplomate of the American College of Ophthalmologists DACVO [86]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists DACVP Used by veterinarians who have pursued specialized training in either anatomic or clinical pathology and achieved board certification.[87]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine DACVPM [88]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology DACVR [89]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation DACVSMR [90]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons DAVCS Used by veterinarians who have pursued specialized training in either small or large animal surgery and achieved board certification.[91]
Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine DACZM [92]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care DACVECC [93]
Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College DAVDC [94]
Certified Veterinary Technician CVT Credentialed veterinary nurses are recognized by titles that vary by state. All veterinary nurses are required to attend an AVMA-approved program and pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam to become credentialed.[95]
Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician LVMT
Licensed Veterinary Technician LVT
Registered Veterinary Technician RVT
Veterinary Technician Specialist VTS Credentialed veterinary nurses can pursue specialized training in one of 16 NAVTA/CVTS approved academies that specialize in subjects such as dentistry, ophthalmology, or internal medicine. Post-nominal titles typically include the specialty academy's abbreviation to indicate subject (e.g., Jane Doe, LVTS, ADVT).[96]
Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians ADVT [97]
Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians AEEVT [98]
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians AIMVT [99]
Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses ALAVTN [100]
Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians APRVT [101]
Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians AVBT [102]
Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians AVCPT [103]
Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians AVDT [104]
Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians and Nurses AVEECTN [105]
Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians AVNT [106]
Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians AVOT [107]
Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians AVST [108]
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia AVTAA [109]
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice AVTCP [110]
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging AVTDI [111]
Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians AVZMT [112]
Certified Veterinary Assistant CVA
Approved Veterinary Assistant AVA [113]
Certified Veterinary Healthcare Documentation Professional CVHDP [114]
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager CVPM Awarded by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association

Workplace learning and performance

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Certified Professional in Talent Development CPTD Association for Talent Development
Associate Professional in Talent Development APTD Association for Talent Development
Certified Performance Technologist CPT International Society for Performance Improvement
Certified Professional in Training Management[115] CPTM Training Industry[116]

Other

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Name Post-nominal Agency
Certified Customer Experience Professional CCXP Customer Experience Professionals Association[117]
Certified Archivist CA Academy of Certified Archivists
Digital Archives Specialist DAS Society of American Archivists
Certified Energy Manager CEM Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified Energy Auditor CEA Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified Environmental Specialist CES OSHA.com
Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics Specialist CACTS Georgia Department of Human Services
American Board Certified Teacher ABCTE American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence[118]
Associate Safety Professional[119] 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 Professional CAP INFORMS, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist CAS
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator CARO Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Certified Associate in Project Management CAPM Project Management Institute
Certified Biological Safety Professional CBSP ABSA International
Certified Broadcast Meteorologist CBM or AMS American Meteorological Society
Certified Cost Professional CCP AACE International
Certified Cost Technician CST AACE International
Certified Disability Specialist CDS
Certified E-Discovery Specialist CEDS Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Certified Estimating Professional CEP AACE International
Certified Executive Pastry Chef CEPC American Culinary Federation, Inc.
Certified Forester CF Society of American Foresters[120]
Certified Experience Analyst CXA Human Factors International
Certified Fire Protection Specialist CFPS
Certified Forensic Claims Consultant CFCC AACE International
Certified Forensic Interviewer CFI International Association of Interviewers
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager CHMM Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)[121][122][123]
Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator CIRO Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Certified Manager[124] CM
Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist CMAS
Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional CMSP National Training and Simulation Association
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies CPACC International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Certified Professional in Web Accessibility CPWA International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Certified Professional Organizer CPO Board of Certification for Professional Organizers
Certified Professional Services Marketer CPSM Society for Marketing Professional Services[125]
Certified Protection Professional[126] CPP ASIS International, International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified Protection Executive CPE National Protective Services [127]
Certified Protection Officer CPO International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified in Security Supervision and Management CSSM International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified Institutional Protection Specialist CIPS International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
Certified Visitor Relations Specialist CVRS International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
Certified Public Relations Counselor[128] CPRC Florida Public Relations Association
Certified Safety Professional CSP Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Certified Sales Engineer CSE Certified by the National Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) via submission online[129]
Certified Scheduling Technician CST AACE International
Certified Senior Advisor CSA Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Certified Systems Engineering Professional CSEP International Council on Systems Engineering
Certified Usability Analyst CUA Human Factors International
Certified Utility Safety Professional[130] CUSP Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network
Certified Wildlife Biologist CWB The Wildlife Society
Certified Youth Development Specialist CYDS
Civil Air Patrol CAP
Credentialed Advocate CA National Advocate Credentialing Program, National Office for Victim Assistance. Designation indicates professional victim advocate credential.
Designated Erosion Control Inspector DECI Lake County Stormwater Management
Decision & Risk Management Professional DRMP AACE International
Distinguished Toastmaster DTM The highest educational achievement in Toastmasters International
Divemaster[131] DM Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Assistant Instructor[131] AI Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Open Water Scuba Instructor[131] OWSI Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Master Scuba Diver Trainer[131] MSDT Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Master Instructor[131] MI Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Course Director[131] CD Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Doctor of Science DSc or ScD
Doctor of Management D.M.
Doctor of Musical Arts DMA or D.M.A.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ND or NMD A 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 Business Administration DBA or DrBA
Doctor of Education EdD or DEd
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate ABD Doctor of Philosophy Candidate ("all but dissertation")
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate Ph.C. Doctor of Philosophy Candidate
Doctor of Public Health DrPH or Dr.PH
Doctor of Liberal Studies DLS
Doctorate of Strategic Security[132] DSS Henley-Putnam University
Earned Value Professional EVP AACE International
Editor in the Life Sciences[133] ELS Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
Fellow of The Explorers Club FEC The Explorers Club
Member of The Explorers Club MEC The Explorers Club
Fellow of the Society of Decision Professionals FSDP The Society of Decision Professionals
French Wine Scholar FWS
Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional IACCP Investment Adviser Association[134] and National Regulatory Services[135]
ISSP Sustainability Associate ISSP-SA International Society of Sustainability Professionals
ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional ISSP-CSP International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Licensed Funeral Director FD
Fellow of the National Speleological Society FNSS National Speleological Society
Master of Arts MA or M.A.
Master Training Specialist MTS or M.T.S.
Master of Fine Arts MFA or M.F.A.
Master of Liberal Arts MLS or M.L.S.
Master of Library Science MLS or M.L.S.
Master of Music MM or M.M.
Master of Science MS or M.S.
Master of Engineering Management MEM or MME or MSEM
Master of Business Administration MBA or M.B.A.
Master of Business and Science MBS
Master of Public Administration MPA or M.P.A.
Master of Transportation Safety Administration[136] MTSA
Member of the ACE ACE American Cinema Editors
Member of the ASC ASC American Society of Cinematographers
Member of the CSA[137] CSA Casting Society of America
Member of the MPSE[138] MPSE Motion Picture Sound Editors
Mobile Certified Marketer[139] MCM Mobile Marketing Association
Multi Sport Athlete MSA
National Board Certified Teacher NBCT
Nationally Certified School Psychologist NCSP National Association of School Psychologists
NERC Certified System Operator NCSO NERC Personnel Subcommittee (PS) and Personnel Certification Governance Committee (PGSC)
Planning & Scheduling Professional PSP AACE International
Producers Mark PGA Producers 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.[140]
Portfolio Management Professional PfMP Project Management Institute
Professional Certified Investigator PCI
Professional Manager Certification[141] PMC The Air University
Program Management Professional[142] PgMP Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional[143] PMP Project Management Institute
Professional Operator[144] PO Water Professionals International
Professional Science Masters PSM
Sports Industry Management SIM

Sports Management Worldwide, Inc. (SMWW);[145] Columbia University at New York; New York University (NYU)[146]

Qualified SWPPP Designer QSD California Stormwater Quality Association
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner QSP California Stormwater Quality Association
Registered Business Analyst[147] RBA American Academy of Financial Management
Registered Construction Inspector (Division I, II, III, or IV) RCI American Construction Inspectors Association
Registered Archaeologist RA Registry of Professional Archaeologists
Registered Professional Archaeologist RPA Registry of Professional Archaeologists
Registered Quality Assurance Professional in Good Clinical Practices RQAP-GCP Society of Quality Assurance
Registered Quality Assurance Professional in Good Laboratory Practices RQAP-GLP Society of Quality Assurance
RETA Authorized Instructor RAI Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Systems Security Certified Practitioner SSCP
Web Accessibility Specialist WAS International Association of Accessibility Professionals

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