What are different credentials?

What are a person's credentials?

Someone's credentials are their previous achievements, training, and general background, which indicate that they are qualified to do something.

Which credentials should I use?

In most cases, one should list the lowest to the highest degree earned, such as “Mary Smith, M.S., Ph. D.”. The preferred method is to list only the highest academic degree, for example, only the Ph. D.

What credentials can you put after your name?

Letters after names are officially called “post-nominal letters.” They can be earned for a number of accomplishments. Letters can be earned for academic education, accreditation, certification, designation and/or recognition.

What are your academic credentials?

What exactly are “academic credentials”?Secondary (High) school diploma;College diploma;Bachelor's degree;Master's degree;PhD or Doctorate degree;Professional school degree (for example, for law, medicine, teaching)Why Do I Have To Get My Educational Credentials Recognized?