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.

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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] 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 AssociateCAPAThe Institute of Financial Operations
Certified Accounts Payable ProfessionalCAPP
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 ProfessionalCGAP
Certified Payroll ProfessionalCPP American Payroll Association
Fundamental Payroll CertificationFPC
Certified California Municipal Treasurer CCMT California Municipal Treasurers Association
Certified Government Financial Manager CGFM Association of Government Accountants
Certified Government Finance OfficerCGFO 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 AdministratorCPFA Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
Certified Public Finance OfficerCPFO Government Finance Officers Association
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter CPCU American Institute For Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters
Certified Defense Financial Manager CDFM American Society of Military Comptrollers
Communication Management ProfessionalCMPGlobal Communication Certification Council
Registered Tax Return PreparerRTRP Internal Revenue Service
Enrolled Agent EA
Fraternal Insurance Counselor FellowFICF National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors
Fraternal Insurance CounselorFIC
Certified Corporate FP&A Professional [6] FP&AAssociation for Financial Professionals
ISSP Sustainability
Certified Treasury Professional [7] CTP
Certified Trust and Financial AdvisorCTFA 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 ManagerPRM Professional Risk Managers' International Association
Strategic Communication Management ProfessionalSCMPGlobal Communication Certification Council
Licensed Public Accountant LPAState Board of Accountancy
Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor ABAAccreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation
Investment Adviser Certified Compliance ProfessionalIACCPInvestment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services

Actuarial

NamePost-nominalAgency
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 EA Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries

Architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and planning

NamePost-nominalAgency
Registered Architect RAstate licensing board
Professional Landscape Architect PLAstate licensing board
Professional Planner PPstate licensing board (NJ [10] )
Registered Interior Designer RIDstate licensing board
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards CertifiedNCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
National Council for Interior Design Qualification CertifiedNCIDQ National Council for Interior Design Qualification
Association of Licensed Architects MemberALA Association of Licensed Architects
Association of Licensed Architects FellowFALA Association of Licensed Architects
American Institute of Architects MemberAIA American Institute of Architects
American College of Healthcare ArchitectsACHA American College of Healthcare Architects
American College of Healthcare Architects FellowFACHA American College of Healthcare Architects
American Institute of Architects FellowFAIA American Institute of Architects
American Society of Interior Designers MemberASID American Society of Interior Designers
American Society of Interior Designers FellowFASID American Society of Interior Designers
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture MemberCELA Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture FellowFCELA Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
American Society of Landscape Architects MemberASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
American Society of Landscape Architects FellowFASLA American Society of Landscape Architects
American Institute of Certified Planners MemberAICP American Institute of Certified Planners
American Institute of Certified Planners FellowFAICP American Institute of Certified Planners
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited ProfessionalLEED AP U.S. Green Building Council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green AssociateLEED GA U.S. Green Building Council
Construction Specification Institute MemberCSI 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

NamePost-nominal
Certified Association ExecutiveCAE
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

NamePost-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 EngineerCSBE
Certified Radio and Television Broadcast EngineerCBRTE
Certified Senior Radio and Television Broadcast EngineerCSRTE

Communications

NamePost-nominalAgency
Accredited Business CommunicatorABC 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 CommunicatorCCC National Rural Electric Cooperative Association [15]
Certified Speaking ProfessionalCSP National Speakers Association [16]
Communication Management ProfessionalCMPGlobal Communication Certification Council [17]
Strategic Communication Management ProfessionalSCMP

Contract management

NamePost-nominalAgencyLevels
Certified Commercial Contract Manager CCCM National Contract Management Association N/A
Contract and Commercial Management Certification CCMInternational Association for Contract and Commercial ManagementAssociate, 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

NamePost-nominal
Member of the International Association for Energy EconomicsIAEE
Member of the Global Association of Economics EducationGAEE [18]

Emergency management and public safety

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certified Emergency Manager CEM International Association of Emergency Managers
Associate Emergency Manager AEM International Association of Emergency Managers
Certified Floodplain Manager CFMAssociation of State Floodplain Managers [19]
Chief Fire Officer CFOCenter for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [20]
Fellow of the Academy of Emergency ManagementFAcEMEmergency Management Academy [21]
Executive Fire Officer EFOU.S. Fire Administration [22]
Emergency Number Professional ENP National Emergency Number Association
Master Exercise Practitioner MEPFederal Emergency Management Agency, Master
Registered Public Safety Leader RPSL Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International
Certified Fire ExecutiveCFETexas Fire Chiefs Association [23]
National Crime Prevention SpecialistNCPS National Crime Prevention Association
Fire MarshalFMCenter for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [24]
Chief EMS OfficerCEMSOCenter for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [25]
Chief Training OfficerCTOCenter for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [26]
Fire OfficerFOCenter for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) [27]
Certified Homeland Protection ProfessionalCHPPNational Sheriffs' Association [28]

Engineering

NamePost-nominalNotes
Certified Energy Manager CEMCertified by Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Professional Engineer PELicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Certified Sales Engineer CSECertified by the North American Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE)
Master of Engineering Management MEMProfessional engineering business degree comparable to an MBA.
Model Law EngineerMLEDesignation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Model Law Structural EngineerMLSEDesignation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Structural Engineer SELicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [29]
Structural Engineering Certification Board SECBDesignation bestowed by Structural Engineering Certification Board
Engineer Intern EIDesignation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FE) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [29]
Engineer-in-Training EITDesignation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FE) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [29]
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 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 EngineersMAIChE
Senior Member of the American Institute of Chemical EngineersSMAIChE
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical EngineersFAIChE
Senior Member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers SIIE
Certified Drafter CD
Distinguished Member, American Society of Civil Engineers Dist.M.ASCEA 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.ASCEA 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

NamePost-nominalNotes
Artist Diploma ADA 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 SPCProfessional designation by the American Guild of Organists [34]
Colleague of the American Guild of Organists CAGOProfessional designation by the American Guild of Organists [34]
Associate of the American Guild of Organists AAGOProfessional designation by the American Guild of Organists [34]
Choir Master of the American Guild of Organists ChMProfessional designation by the American Guild of Organists [34]
Fellow of the American Guild of Organists FAGOProfessional designation by the American Guild of Organists [34]
Doctor of Arts DA or D.A. or Art.D.
Doctor of Music DM or D.M. or D.Mus.
Doctor of Musical Arts DMA or D.M.A.
Doctor of Sacred Music DSM or D.S.M.
Doctor of Worship Studies DWS or D.W.S.
Fellow of the Hymn Society FHSProfessional designation by the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada [35]
Master of Arts MA or M.A.
Master of Church Music MCM or M.C.M.
Master of Fine Arts MFA or M.F.A.
Master of Music MM or M.M. or M.Mus.
Master of Sacred Music MSM or M.S.M.
Performer Diploma, Chamber Music PDCMA non-degree designation offered by Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in one of four areas of concentration. [36]
Performer Diploma, Collaborative Piano PDCPA non-degree designation offered by Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in one of four areas of concentration. [36]
Performer Diploma, Orchestral Studies PDOSA non-degree designation offered by Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in one of four areas of concentration. [36]
Performer Diploma, Solo Performance PDSPA non-degree designation offered by Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in one of four areas of concentration. [36]

Genealogy

NamePost-nominalNotes
Accredited Genealogist AGAccreditation by International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, examination by ICAPGen [37]
Accredited Genealogist Lecturer AGLAccreditation by International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists, examination by ICAPGen [37]
Certified Genealogist CGCertification by Board for Certification of Genealogists, examination by BCG [38]
Certified Genealogical Lecturer CGLCertification by Board for Certification of Genealogists, examination by BCG [38]

Geology, soil science, and other earth sciences

NamePost-nominalNotes
Professional Geologist PGLicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Association of State Boards of Geology [39]
Geologist-in-Training GITLicensure 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 HydrologistPHDesignation bestowed by the Society for Certification of Hydrology Professionals [41]
Associate Professional Soil ScientistAPSSDesignation 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 ClassifierCPSCDesignation 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 ScientistCPSSDesignation 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 similarLPSSLincensure by individual state boards, [43] examination by the Soil Science Society of America Council of Soil Science Examiners

Geospatial and surveying

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certified PhotogrammetristCP American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
Geographic Information Systems ProfessionalGISP GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)
Professional Land SurveyorPLSLicensure by individual state boards, examination by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [44]
Surveying InternSIDesignation bestowed by individual state boards, examination (FS) by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [29]
Model Law SurveyorMLSDesignation bestowed by National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying [45]
Professional Surveyor & MapperPSM
Registered Land SurveyorRLS
Land Surveyor InternLSI
Land Surveyor-in-TrainingLSIT
Certified Federal SurveyorCFedS

Government

NamePost-nominal
Certified Environmental Authority SupervisorCEAS
Credentialed ManagerICMA-CM
Certified Government Chief Information Officer [46] CGCIO
Certified Municipal ClerkCMC
Certified Municipal Finance OfficerCMFO
Certified Municipal Official (MO)CMO
Certified Public ManagerCPM
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 AccountantRMA
Registered Municipal Clerk (NJ)RMC
Registered Public Purchasing Official (NJ)RPPO
Registered Public Purchasing Specialist (NJ)RPPS

Hospitality, tourism and recreation

NamePost-nominalAgency
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 GanjierCGThe 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 SpiritsCSSSociety of Wine Educators
Certified Specialist of WineCSWSociety of Wine Educators
Certified Spirits EducatorCSESociety 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 EducatorCWESociety of Wine Educators
Digital Events Strategist DES Professional Convention Management Association
Master Sommelier MS The Court of Master Sommeliers

Human resources professions

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

Insurance industry

NamePost-nominal
Accredited Claims AdjusterACA
Accredited Claims ProfessionalACP
Accredited Claims Professional CandidateACAc
Associate in ClaimsAIC
Applied Microbial Remediation TechnicianAMRC
Casualty General AdjusterCGA
Certified Claims AdjusterCCA
Certified Claims ProfessionalCCP
Certified Claims Professional CandidateCCPc
Chartered Property Casualty UnderwiterCPCU
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter candidateCPCUc
Certied Forensic Litigation ConsultantCFLC
Certified General AdjusterCrtGA
Certified Mold SpecialistCMS
Certified Mold InspectorCMI
Certified Property Appraiser and UmpireCPAU
Certified Property Loss AppraiserCPLA
Certified Property Loss UmpireCPLU
Casualty General AdjusterCGA
Certified General AdjusterCrtGA
Casualty General AdjusterCGA
Executive General AdjusterEGA
Fire & Smoke Restoration TechnicianFSRT
General Adjuster, Board CertifiedGA-BC
GrandMaster General AdjusterGMGA
HAAG Engineering Certified Roofing Inspector Residential/CommercialHCI-R/C
Insurance Claims Expert / Insurance Claims Expert Prof./ PractitionerICE; ICEP
Litigation Specialist / Litigation ConsultantLS-LC
Legal Principles Claims SpecialistLPCS
Master General AdjusterMGA
Master Public AdjusterMPA
Property Claims Law AssociatePCLA
Property General AdjusterPGA
Registered General AdjusterRGA
Senior Professional Public AdjusterSPPA
Universal Claims CertificationUCC
Windstorm Insurance Network ProfessionalWIND-P
Water Remediaton TechnicianWRT

IT industry

NamePost-nominal
Certified Computer ExaminerCCE
Certified Digital Marketing ProfessionalCDMP
Certified Chief Information Security OfficerCCISO
Certified Cloud Security KnowledgeCCSK
Certified Ethical Hacker CEH
Certified Green IT Professional IFGICT
Certified Forensic Computer Examiner CFCE
CyberSec First ResponderCFR
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 ProfessionalCNP
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control CRISC
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 SpecialistCTS
Certified Virtualization ProfessionalCVP
Certified Wireless Network AdministratorCWNA
Certified Wireless Analysis ProfessionalCWAP
Certified Wireless Design ProfessionalCWDP
Certified Wireless Security ProfessionalCWSP
Certified Wireless Network ExpertCWNE
Comptia Advanced Security Practitioner CASP
Cisco Certified DevNet AssociateCCDevA
Cisco Certified DevNet ProfessionalCCDevP
Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP
Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert CCIE
CyberSAFECBS
Cyber Secure CoderCSC
Certified Usability AnalystCUA
Certified User Experience AnalystCXA
Google Associate Cloud EngineerACE
Lean IT KaizenLITK
Lean IT LeadershipLITL
Lean IT ProfessionalLITP
Master of Library and Information Science MLIS
Master Mobile Application DeveloperMMAD
Master of Mobile Application SecurityMMAS
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 TrainerMCCT
Offensive Security Certified ProfessionalOSCP
Oracle Certified AssociateOCA
Oracle Certified ProfessionalOCP
Oracle Certified MasterOCM
PMI Agile Certified PractitionerPMI-ACP
Professional Scrum Master IPSM I
Professional Scrum Master IIPSM II
Professional Scrum Master IIIPSM II
Red Hat Certified ArchitectRHCA
Registered Communication Distribution DesignerRCDD
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 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. [47] and is designed for aspiring legal academics who wish to pursue sustained independent study, research, and writing. [48]
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 BCLAn 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. [49] 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 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)
Professional Registered ParliamentarianPRP National Association of Parliamentarians
Registered ParalegalRPNFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations)
Registered ParliamentarianRPNational Association of Parliamentarians
CORE Registered ParalegalCRPNFPA (National Federation of Paralegal Associations)
Indiana Registered ParalegalIRP Indiana 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 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

NameDesignationAgency
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 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 PilotATP United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Commercial PilotCP United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Certificated Flight InstructorCFI United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Certificated Flight Instructor InstrumentCFII United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Certified Member [50] CM American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Accredited Airport Executive [51] AAE American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

Medicine and Health Care

NamePost-nominalExplanation or Issuing Agency
Professional Practice Degrees (required for state licensure)
Doctor of Chiropractic DCA professional doctoral degree for Chiropractors
Doctor of Dental Medicine

Doctor of Dental Surgery

DMD

DDS

A professional doctoral degree for Dentists
Doctor of Medical Science DMSc

DMS

A professional degree for physician assistants
Doctor of Medicine MDA professional doctoral degree for allopathic Physicians
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ND

NMD

A professional doctoral degree for naturopathic Physicians
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice DNAPA professional doctoral degree for Nurse Anesthetists
Doctor of Nursing Practice DNPA professional doctoral degree for Nurse Practitioners
Doctor of Occupational Therapy OTDA professional doctoral degree for Occupational Therapists
Doctor of Optometry ODA professional doctoral degree for Optometrists
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine DOA professional doctoral degree for osteopathic Physicians
Doctor of Pharmacy PharmDA professional doctoral degree for Pharmacists
Doctor of Physical Therapy DPTA professional doctoral degree for Physical Therapists
Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies

Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

DPAS

DsC

DScPAS

A professional doctoral degree for Physician Assistants
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine DPMA professional doctoral degree for Podiatrists
Doctor of Psychology PsyDA professional doctoral degree for clinical Psychologists
Master of Physician Assistant Studies MPAS

MsC

The minimum degree required for licensure as a Physician Assistant
Master of Science in Nursing MSNA professional master's degree for Registered Nurses
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSNA professional bachelor's degree for Registered Nurses
Associate Degree in Nursing N/AThe minimum degree required for licensure as a Registered Nurse
Associate Degree in Paramedicine N/AThe minimum degree required for licensure as a Paramedic
State Licensure (post-nominals different then degree)
Certified Nursing Assistant CNAAssistive personnel that is state licensed and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Emergency Medical Technician

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic

EMT

AEMT

NRP

An EMT, AEMT or NRP must be certified by the NREMT to be eligible for initial state licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Master Social Worker

LCSW

LMSW

State licensed Social Worker
Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse

LPN

LVN

Licensed by a state board of nursing and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Certified Nurse Midwife

NP

APN

APRN

CRNA

CNM

State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse
Occupational Therapist OTState licensed Occupational Therapist
Physician Assistant PA-CA Physician Assistant must be certified by the NCCPA to be eligible for initial state licensure
Physical Therapist PTState licensed Physical Therapist
Registered Dental Hygienist RDHState licensed Dental Hygienist
Registered Dietitian RD

RDN

A Registered Dietitian must be certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to be eligible for initial state licensure
Registered Nurse RNState licensed Registered Nurse
Registered Pharmacist RPhState licensed Pharmacist
Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

CRT

A Respiratory Therapist must be certified by the NBRC to be eligible for initial state licensure
Fellowships
Fellow of the American Academy of Family PhysiciansFAAFP American Academy of Family Physicians
Fellow of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral NutritionFASPEN American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Fellow of the American Geriatrics SocietyAGSF American Geriatrics Society
Fellow of the American Academy of NeurologyFAAN American Academy of Neurology
Fellow of the American Society of Health-System PharmacistsFASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency PhysiciansFAAEP American Academy of Emergency Physicians

Board of Certification in Emergency Medicine

American Association of Physician Specialists

Fellow of the American College of Emergency PhysiciansFACEP American College of Emergency Physicians
Fellow of the Aerospace Medical AssociationFAsMA Aerospace Medical Association
Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Medical ServicesFAEMSNational Association of EMS Physicians
Fellow of the Academy of Operational MedicineFAOMAcademy of Operational Medicine
Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness MedicineFAWM Wilderness Medical Society
Fellow of the American Academy of PediatricsFAAP American Academy of Pediatrics
Fellow of the American College of CardiologyFACC American 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 EpidemiologyFACE American College of Epidemiology
Fellow of the American College of PhysiciansFACP American College of Physicians
Fellow of the American Heart AssociationFAHA American Heart Association
Fellow of the American Vein & Lymphatic SocietyFACPhAmerican Vein & Lymphatic Society
Fellow of the American College of SurgeonsFACS American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsFAAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurological SurgeonsFAANSAmerican Academy of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle SurgeonsFACFAS American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Family PhysiciansFACOFP American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and GynecologistsFACOG American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of AmericaFIDSA Infectious Diseases Society of America
Certifications (not required for licensure)
American Board of Professional PsychologyABPPQualification beyond state licensure currently in 13 specialties, including clinical, school, and forensic psychology
Basic Life Support InstructorBLS-IAny 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. [52]
Certified Eating Disorder SpecialistCEDS International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals [53]
Certified Health Education Specialist CHESNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Credentialed Professional GerontologistCPGNational Association for Professional Gerontologists
Master Certified Health Education Specialist MCHESNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
Certified Director of Assisted LivingCDALSenior 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 Health Physicist / Diplomate of the American Board of Health PhysicsCHP / DABHPCertification as a professional health physicist awarded by the American Board of Health Physics and the American Academy of Health Physics. [54]
Registered Radiation Protection TechnologistRRPTRegistration as a Radiation Protection Technologist by meeting the required standards set forward by the National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists. [55]
Certified HIPAA ProfessionalCHP
Certified Professional in Infection ControlCIC
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. [56]
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 in Medical QualityCMQAmerican College of Medical Quality (ACMQ)
Certified OrthotistCOCertified by the American Board for Orthotist/Prosthetics Certification (ABC)
Certified Sex TherapistCST
Certified Tissue Banking SpecialistCTBS
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 years.
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical PhysicsDABMP
Diplomate of the American Board of RadiologyDABR
Diplomate of the American Board of Science in Nuclear MedicineDABSNM
National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument SciencesNBC-HISThe 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 ParamedicCCP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Flight Paramedic FP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Community ParamedicCP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Tactical ParamedicTP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Tactical ResponderTR-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Designated Infection Control OfficerDICO-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC)
Board Certified Wilderness ParamedicWP-CInternational Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) [In preparatory phase as of August, 2022]
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (Alaska)MICPMICPs are currently licensed by the Alaska State Medical Board
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
Licensed Midwife LMstate or provincial licensing
Certified Professional Midwife CPMNorth American Registry of Midwives
Nationally Certified EMS EducatorNCEEEducation 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 [57]
Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantCOTAState licensure; National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapists [58]
Physical Therapy Assistant PTAState licensure
Certified in Public Health CPHNational Board of Public Health Examiners
Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS American Society for Clinical Pathology
Medical Technologist MTState Licensure, American Medical Technologists
Medical Laboratory TechnicianMLTState Licensure, American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists
Licensed Professional Counselor LPC or LCPCState licensure
Licensed Associate Counselor LACState licensure
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist CTBS American Association of Tissue Banks
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 MedicineDABFM American Board of Family Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Medical MicrobiologyD(ABMM)American Board of Medical Microbiology [59]
Diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic MedicineDABVLMAmerican Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
Certified Aerospace PhysiologistCAsP 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

NamePost-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

NamePost-nominalAgency
Member of the Appraisal Institute [60] MAI Appraisal Institute
Senior Residential Appraiser [60] SRA Appraisal Institute
Accredited Member [61] AM American Society of Appraisers
Accredited Senior Appraiser [61] ASA American Society of Appraisers
Real Property Administrator [62] RPABuilding Owners and Managers Association International
Facilities Management Administrator [62] FMABuilding Owners and Managers Association International
Systems Maintenance Technician [62] SMTBuilding Owners and Managers Association International
Systems Maintenance Administrator [62] SMABuilding Owners and Managers Association International
High-Performance Sustainable Building Management [62] HPBuilding Owners and Managers Association International
Counselor of Real Estate [63] CREThe Counselors of Real Estate
Assessment Administration Specialist [64] AAS International Association of Assessing Officers
Certified Assessment Evaluator [65] CAE International Association of Assessing Officers
Cadastral Mapping Specialist [66] CMS International Association of Assessing Officers
Personal Property Specialist [67] PPS International Association of Assessing Officers
Residential Evaluation Specialist [68] RES International Association of Assessing Officers
Master in Residential Marketing [69] MIRM National Association of Home Builders
Certified Green Professional [69] CGP National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Builder [69] CGB National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Associate [69] CGA National Association of Home Builders
Master Certified New Home Sales Professional [69] Master CSP National Association of Home Builders
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist [69] CAPS National Association of Home Builders
Certified New Home Marketing Professional [69] CMP National Association of Home Builders
Housing Credit Certified Professional [69] HCCP National Association of Home Builders
Certified New Home Sales Professional [69] CSP National Association of Home Builders
Graduate Master Remodeler [69] GMR National Association of Home Builders
Graduate Master Builder [69] GMB National Association of Home Builders
Certified Graduate Remodeler [69] CGR National Association of Home Builders
Facilities Management Professional [69] FMP International Facility Management Association
Sustainability Facility Professional [69] SFP International Facility Management Association
Certified Facilities Manager [69] 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 [70] 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

NamePost-nominalAgency
Doctor of Divinity DDUsed by those who have been granted an honorary degree by theological seminary or university in the United States.
Doctor of Theology ThDUsed 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 DMinUsed by those who have earned a professional doctorate degree at a theological seminary or university.
Master of Theology ThMUsed by those who have earned a master in academic studies at a theological seminary or university.
Certified Spiritual Director CSDUsed by those who have earned certification at a theological seminary or university.
Board Certified Chaplain BCCUsed by those who have earned certification by an accredited chaplain association.
Master of Theological Studies MTSUsed 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

NamePost-nominalAgency
Broadband Installation ProfessionalBPISociety of Cable and Telecommunication Engineers / International Society of Broadband Experts
Broadband Premises TechnicianBPT
Broadband Premises ExpertBPE
Business Class Services SpecialistBCSS
Broadband Distribution SpecialistBDS
Broadband Transport SpecialistBTS
Broadband TelecomCenter SpecialistBTCS
DOCSIS Engineering ProfessionalDEP
Digital Video Engineering ProfessionalDVEP
Internet Protocol Engineering ProfessionalIPEP

Veterinary medicine

NamePost-nominalAgency
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVMA 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 PractitionersDABVPUsed by veterinarians who have pursued specialized training in a specific species and passed board examination. The ABVP has 12 recognized specialty groups: [71]
  • 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 ToxicologyDABVT [72]
Diplomate of the American College of Animal WelfareDACAW [73]
Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal MedicineDACLAM [74]
Diplomate of the American College of Poultry VeterinariansDACPV [75]
Diplomate of the American College of TheriogenologistsDACT [76]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and AnalgesiaDACVAA [77]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary BehavioristsDACVB [78]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Clinical PharmacologyDACVCP [79]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary DermatologyDACVD [80]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal MedicineDACVIMUsed by veterinary internal medicine specialists who have completed a post-doctoral internship and an accredited residency program. [81] 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 MicrobiologistsDACVMThere are four concentrations within this specialty: [82]
  • Bacteriology and mycology
  • Immunology
  • Parasitology
  • Virology
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and UrologyDACVNUProvisional recognition was granted by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties in 2022. [83]
Diplomate of the American College of OphthalmologistsDACVO [84]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary PathologistsDACVPUsed by veterinarians who have pursued specialized training in either anatomic or clinical pathology and achieved board certification. [85]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive MedicineDACVPM [86]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary RadiologyDACVR [87]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and RehabilitationDACVSMR [88]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary SurgeryDAVCSUsed by veterinarians who have pursued specialized training in either small or large animal surgery and achieved board certification. [89]
Diplomate of the American College of Zoological MedicineDACZM [90]
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical CareDACVECC [91]
Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental CollegeDAVDC [92]
Certified Veterinary TechnicianCVTCredentialed 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. [93]
Licensed Veterinary Medical TechnicianLVMT
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianLVT
Registered Veterinary TechnicianRVT
Veterinary Technician SpecialistVTSCredentialed 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). [94]
Academy of Dermatology Veterinary TechniciansADVT [95]
Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing TechniciansAEEVT [96]
Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary TechniciansAIMVT [97]
Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and NursesALAVTN [98]
Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary TechniciansAPRVT [99]
Academy of Veterinary Behavior TechniciansAVBT [100]
Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology TechniciansAVCPT [101]
Academy of Veterinary Dental TechniciansAVDT [102]
Academy of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Technicians and NursesAVEECTN [103]
Academy of Veterinary Nutrition TechniciansAVNT [104]
Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic TechniciansAVOT [105]
Academy of Veterinary Surgical TechniciansAVST [106]
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and AnalgesiaAVTAA [107]
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical PracticeAVTCP [108]
Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic ImagingAVTDI [109]
Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine TechniciansAVZMT [110]
Certified Veterinary AssistantCVA
Certified Veterniary Practice ManagerCVPMAwarded by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association

Workplace learning and performance

NamePost-nominalAgency
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 [111] CPTM Training Industry [112]

Other

NamePost-nominalAgency
Certified Customer Experience ProfessionalCCXP Customer Experience Professionals Association [113]
Certified ArchivistCA Academy of Certified Archivists
Digital Archives SpecialistDAS Society of American Archivists
Certified Energy ManagerCEMAssociation of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified Energy AuditorCEAAssociation of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified Environmental SpecialistCESOSHA.com
Certified At-Risk Adult Crime Tactics SpecialistCACTSGeorgia Department of Human Services
American Board Certified TeacherABCTEAmerican Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence [114]
Associate Safety Professional [115] ASPBoard of Certified Safety Professionals
Associate in Risk ManagementARMInsurance Institute of America
Associate Wildlife BiologistAWB The Wildlife Society
Certified Administrative ProfessionalCAP International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Certified Analytics Professional CAPINFORMS, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist CAS
Certified Assistant Refrigeration OperatorCARO Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Certified Associate in Project ManagementCAPM Project Management Institute
Certified Biological Safety ProfessionalCBSPABSA International
Certified Broadcast MeteorologistCBM or AMS American Meteorological Society
Certified Cost ProfessionalCCP AACE International
Certified Cost TechnicianCST AACE International
Certified Disability SpecialistCDS
Certified E-Discovery Specialist CEDS Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists
Certified Estimating ProfessionalCEP AACE International
Certified Executive Pastry Chef CEPC American Culinary Federation, Inc.
Certified Experience AnalystCXA Human Factors International
Certified Fire Protection Specialist CFPS
Certified Forensic Claims ConsultantCFCC AACE International
Certified Forensic Interviewer CFIInternational Association of Interviewers
Certified Hazardous Materials ManagerCHMMInstitute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) [116] [117] [118]
Certified Industrial Refrigeration OperatorCIRO Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Certified Manager [119] 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 OrganizerCPOBoard of Certification for Professional Organizers
Certified Professional Services Marketer CPSM Society for Marketing Professional Services [120]
Certified Protection Professional [121] CPPASIS International, International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified Protection ExecutiveCPENational Protective Services [122]
Certified Protection OfficerCPO International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified in Security Supervision and ManagementCSSM International Foundation for Protection Officers
Certified Institutional Protection SpecialistCIPS International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
Certified Visitor Relations SpecialistCVRS International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
Certified Public Relations Counselor [123] CPRC Florida Public Relations Association
Certified Safety ProfessionalCSPBoard of Certified Safety Professionals
Certified Sales EngineerCSECertified by the National Association of Sales Engineers (NAASE) via submission online [124]
Certified Scheduling TechnicianCST AACE International
Certified Senior AdvisorCSASociety of Certified Senior Advisors
Certified Systems Engineering ProfessionalCSEP International Council on Systems Engineering
Certified Usability AnalystCUA Human Factors International
Certified Utility Safety Professional [125] CUSPUtility Safety & Ops Leadership Network
Certified Wildlife Biologist CWB The Wildlife Society
Certified Youth Development Specialist CYDS
Civil Air Patrol CAP
Credentialed AdvocateCANational Advocate Credentialing Program, National Office for Victim Assistance. Designation indicates professional victim advocate credential.
Designated Erosion Control InspectorDECILake County Stormwater Management
Decision & Risk Management ProfessionalDRMP AACE International
Distinguished ToastmasterDTMThe highest educational achievement in Toastmasters International
Divemaster [126] DMProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
Assistant Instructor [126] AIProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
Open Water Scuba Instructor [126] OWSIProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
Master Scuba Diver Trainer [126] MSDTProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
Master Instructor [126] MIProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
Course Director [126] CDProfessional Association of Diving Instructors
Doctor of Science DSc or ScD
Doctor of ManagementD.M.
Doctor of Musical Arts DMA or D.M.A.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine ND 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 Business Administration DBA or DrBA
Doctor of Education EdD or DEd
Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate ABDDoctor 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 [127] DSS Henley-Putnam University
Earned Value ProfessionalEVP AACE International
Editor in the Life Sciences [128] ELS Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
Fellow of The Explorers Club FEC The Explorers Club
Member of The Explorers ClubMEC The Explorers Club
Fellow of the Society of Decision ProfessionalsFSDP The Society of Decision Professionals
French Wine Scholar FWS
Investment Adviser Certified Compliance ProfessionalIACCP Investment Adviser Association [129] and National Regulatory Services [130]
ISSP Sustainability AssociateISSP-SA International Society of Sustainability Professionals
ISSP Certified Sustainability ProfessionalISSP-CSP International Society of Sustainability Professionals
Licensed Funeral Director FD
Fellow of the National Speleological SocietyFNSS National Speleological Society
Master of Arts MA or M.A.
Master Training SpecialistMTS 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 [131] MTSA
Member of the ACEACE American Cinema Editors
Member of the ASCASC American Society of Cinematographers
Member of the CSA [132] CSA Casting Society of America
Member of the MPSE [133] MPSE Motion Picture Sound Editors
Mobile Certified Marketer [134] MCM Mobile Marketing Association
Multi Sport Athlete MSA
National Board Certified Teacher NBCT
Nationally Certified School PsychologistNCSP National Association of School Psychologists
NERC Certified System OperatorNCSONERC Personnel Subcommittee (PS) and Personnel Certification Governance Committee (PGSC)
Planning & Scheduling ProfessionalPSP 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. [135]
Portfolio Management Professional PfMP Project Management Institute
Professional Certified Investigator PCI
Professional Manager Certification [136] PMC The Air University
Program Management Professional [137] PgMP Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional [138] PMP Project Management Institute
Professional Operator [139] POWater Professionals International
Professional Science Masters PSM
Sports Industry Management SIM

Sports Management Worldwide, Inc. (SMWW); [140] Columbia University at New York; New York University (NYU) [141]

Qualified SWPPP Designer QSD California Stormwater Quality Association
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner QSP California Stormwater Quality Association
Registered Business Analyst [142] RBA American Academy of Financial Management
Registered Construction Inspector (Division I, II, III, or IV) RCI American Construction Inspectors Association
Registered ArchaeologistRARegistry of Professional Archaeologists
Registered Professional ArchaeologistRPARegistry of Professional Archaeologists
RETA Authorized InstructorRAI Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
Systems Security Certified Practitioner SSCP
Web Accessibility Specialist WAS International Association of Accessibility Professionals

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