How This Works
Professional designations are defined as third-party awarded recognitions of individual knowledge and/or proficiency within a given industry or occupation.
We maintain a comprehensive list of professional designations for helping professionals across multiple industries and occupations to improve their competitive positioning, learn new things, and boost earning potential
- Review categories below (by industry)
- Make your desired selection and route to the corresponding page
- Conduct your own research and identify designations to pursue
Things to Consider When Pursuing Designations
Most professional designations cost money to attain. Price ranges and requirements vary by designation. Typical associated costs include initial registration and/or annual renewal charges.
Professional designations are commonly awarded by professional associations, universities, and related accrediting bodies.
Increasingly, employers are requiring job applicants to hold a specific credential such as the popular PMP Certification.
Some professional designations never expire. Others require annual renewal or continuing education credits (CECs) to maintain active status. This is an important consideration to research when evaluating different professional designations to pursue.
Professional Designations by Category
Click image below to route to the corresponding List of Professional Designations
Designations (all categories)
Accounting
Administrative
Career Services
Counseling
Emergency Management
Engineering
Event Management
Facility Management
Finance
Healthcare
Human Resource
Information Technology
Marketing
Pharmaceutical
Sales
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