Explore Credentials That Help Build Your Career
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.
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.
Property Management Financial Proficiency Certificate (PMFP)
For professionals responsible for analyzing, managing, and investing in real estate assets. Take control of your assets and improve overall efficiencies by understanding all areas of investment decision making, including how to analyze financial statements
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Education:
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High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
The HBDP certification validates competency to design and integrate sustainable building systems, including HVAC&R, into high performing buildings.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Mid-Level
Accreditation:
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
Delivery Format:
In-Person
Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP)
The HFDP certification validates competency to Incorporate standards and guidelines as well as unique healthcare facility requirements and design principles in HVAC system design.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Mid-Level
Accreditation:
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
Delivery Format:
In-Person
Certified Decarbonization Professional (CDP)
The CDP certification program validates competency of the decarbonization professional to assess, analyze, and develop effective and sustainable strategies that reduce/eliminate the life-cycle carbon footprint of new and existing buildings.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Mid-Level
Accreditation:
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
Delivery Format:
In-Person
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:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Mid-Level
Accreditation:
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
Delivery Format:
In-Person
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
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Education:
N/A
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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:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Mid-Level
Accreditation:
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
Delivery Format:
In-Person
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:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
Mid-Level
Accreditation:
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredited
Delivery Format:
In-Person
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:
None
Experience:
N/A
Accreditation:
N/A
Delivery Format:
Hybrid
LEED AP with specialty
A LEED AP credential distinguishes those with advanced knowledge in green building, plus expertise in a particular LEED rating system. Previous experience working on a LEED-registered project is strongly recommended.
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LEED Green Associate
Looking to make a difference in the world of sustainable design and construction? LEED Green Associates are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and implement green building practices in your workplace and
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Certificate of Advanced Study in Real Estate Finance
Commercial real estate professionals wanting to advance their careers by earning their certificate can focus their efforts on either the development by pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Study in Real Estate Finance.
Requirements
Education:
N/A
Experience:
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Latest News
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 introduced more than 300 industry-recognized credentials available to high school students across fields including manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and professional services.
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.