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The Careers Building Communities Credentials Hub connects you to trusted credential opportunities from leading industry organizations — helping you discover what’s possible and when you may be ready to take the next step.

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What Are Credentials?

Credentials are certifications, licenses, certificates, and professional designations that demonstrate knowledge, experience, and professional achievement.

Across the built environment, credentials help professionals:

  • Build specialized expertise

  • Increase credibility with employers and clients

  • Qualify for leadership opportunities

  • Stay current with industry standards and technology

  • Advance into new career pathways

Some credentials are required for specific careers, while others help professionals grow their skills and stand out in a competitive job market.

Explore Credentials

The built environment offers many career pathways — and each sector includes unique credentials that support professional growth. Explore examples of credentials connected to careers across the industry.

  • Certified HVAC Designer (CHD)

    The CHD certification validates competency to design HVAC systems to meet building/project requirements, including equipment, equipment sizing, load calculations, mechanical equipment room design, duct and piping design and layout, and develop HVAC plans for permit

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    Bachelor's Degree

    Mid-Level

  • Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP)

    The BEMP certification validates competency to model new and existing buildings and systems with the full range of physics; and evaluate, select, use, calibrate and interpret the results of energy modeling software where applied to

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    Bachelor's Degree

    Mid-Level

  • Construction Superintendent Certification Program

    Strong superintendents drive safety, productivity and client satisfaction. In fact, fully engaged leaders can boost team engagement by 65% (ADP). NCCER's Construction Superintendent Certification Program builds the leadership skills your field leaders need to succeed.

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP)

    The BEAP certification validates competency to assess building systems and site conditions; analyze and evaluate equipment and energy usage; and recommend strategies to optimize building resource utilization.

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    Bachelor's Degree

    Mid-Level

  • Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP)

    The BCxP certification program validates competency to lead, plan, coordinate and manage a commissioning team to implement commissioning processes in new and existing buildings.

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    Bachelor's Degree

    Mid-Level

  • Professional Certificate in Institutional Real Estate

    The NCREIF Certificate Program offers a unique and exciting opportunity for professionals pursuing a career in institutional real estate investment.

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    None

    N/A

  • Construction Manager-in-Training

    Earning the Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT®) designation is the entry point for the CMIT Program and the first step to help develop a successful career in the construction management industry. The CMIT is a professional credential

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Certified Associate Construction Manager

    CACMs understand the lifecycle of a construction program and project. They have experience and knowledge that can support the efforts of large-scale construction programs to help achieve a successful outcome for a project team. Having

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Certified Construction Manager

    CCMs are committed to excellence in construction management, career advancement, and the pursuit of knowledge. CCMs provide professional services which apply effective management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project or program

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Accredited Residential Manager (ARM)

    To become an effective residential property manager, you need to know it all: budgeting, leasing, maintenance, risk management, resident relations and retention – all while being accessible to your residents 24/7. And that’s exactly what

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Rigger & Signal Person

    NCCER's Rigger and Signal Person Certifications are developed with industry experts and are designed to ensure safety through assessments and practical exams that meet or exceed ASME B30 and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 Subpart

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Crane Operator

    Every safe lift starts with the right certification. NCCER's nationally-recognized and trusted crane operator certifications are flexible, efficient and safety-focused.

    Requirements

    Education:

    Experience:

    N/A

    N/A

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America Is Shifting Toward Skills-Based Workforce Training

The Financial Times reported on the growing national movement toward skills-based hiring, apprenticeships, certifications, and industry training as employers increasingly prioritize practical competencies over traditional degree pathways alone.

Connecticut Launches Expanded Industry Credential Pathways for Students

Connecticut introduced more than 300 industry-recognized credentials available to high school students across fields including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Maryland Expands Industry-Led Workforce Credential Programs

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced an additional $2.6 million in workforce development grants to help employers connect workers to occupational training and industry-recognized credentials.