Designations

Covering a wide range of areas, these designations are affordable and can be earned through conferences, eSchools, and self-study programs.

When you earn an official designation, you send a powerful message to members and colleagues that you are an expert in your field, dedicated to your craft. Begin your journey to becoming a certified expert. 


As we update and transform America’s Credit Union’s certification and designations programs and offerings, you will begin to see changes in 2025. Understand if and how these will impact your designation with these Frequently Asked Questions.

FiCeP/CCUFC Designation

FiCEP and the CCUFC designation empower credit union staff to help members gain control of their financial futures.

Certified Credit Union Board Member

The CCUB designation identifies strategic credit union board members with leadership expertise and decision-making skills.

Certified Credit Union Compliance Specialist

Showcase your commitment to confidently guiding your credit union through compliance challenges.

Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor

This designation signifies an expert understanding of credit union internal auditing.

Certified Credit Union Supervisory Committee Member

Members of supervisory committees strategize, evaluate and direct. With this important designation, you can lead the effort to drive your credit union forward.

Certified Credit Union Executive

The gold standard designation for achievement and dedication to the credit union movement. Designed for career credit union professionals dedicated to leadership.

Certified Credit Union Investment Professional

With this designation, you'll have recognized skills to review and evaluate your credit union's investment portfolios and processes.

Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive

Credit union marketers: Earn your professional designation as a Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive™ (CUCME).

Certified Credit Union Facilitator

The CCUF designation means you're formally recognized as a leader in running effective meetings, discussions and trainings.

Credit Union Business Development Professional

The CUBDP designation says you're a professional who knows the many aspects of being a credit union business developer.

Credit Union Business Lending Professional

With a CUBLP designation, you'll set yourself apart as a unique authority in credit union business and commercial lending.

Certified Bank Secrecy Act Professional

Earn the prestigious Certified Bank Secrecy Act Professional (CBSAP) designation and demonstrate a comprehensive Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-money Laundering (AML)compliance acumen.

Certified Credit Union Enterprise Risk Manager

Earn the prestigious Certified Credit Union Enterprise Risk Manager (CUERM) and demonstrate comprehensive acumen in credit union enterprise risk management (ERM).

Testing procedures

Some designations also offer a self-study program allowing students to pick a time and date for testing that best fits their busy schedules. Learn more about the testing procedures to make the proctored testing process as easy as possible.