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The term credential encompasses educational certificates, degrees, certifications, and government-issued licenses.

First, you could add it onto your last name (so mine becomes Nicola Fairweather, Ph. D) where “Fairweather, Ph. D” is my last name.

List the highest education degree first, for example, Michael Anderson, PhD, MSN. In most cases, one degree is enough, but if your second degree is in another relevant field, you may choose to list it. For example, a nurse executive might choose Nancy Gordon, MBA, MSN, RN.

The accepted format is academic credentials first, professional certifications second, thus MBA, CPA, and you only include the terminal designation from each category (thus no BBA, MBA, CPA) unless its for a formal bio or other academic purposes. These standards also vary between countries.

If you have a degree, start by listing the highest degree you've earned immediately after your name, such as a master's degree, bachelor's degree or associate degree. If you have multiple degrees, you may choose to list only the highest degree you have earned since this often eclipses previous degrees.

There are four types of degrees. In order of level of education, they rank as associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's or graduate degrees, and doctorate or professional degrees.

List the highest education degree first, for example, Michael Anderson, PhD, MSN. In most cases, one degree is enough, but if your second degree is in another relevant field, you may choose to list it. For example, a nurse executive might choose Nancy Gordon, MBA, MSN, RN.

Academic Degrees General references, such as bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree, are not capitalized. Use an apostrophe (possessive) with bachelor's degree and master's degree, but not in Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science.