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. 


Keep an eye on 2025 updates

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

Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor Designation | CCUFC

The Financial Counselor Certification Program (FiCEP) and the CCUFC designation empower credit union staff to help members gain control of their financial futures. 

Certified Credit Union Board Member | CCUB

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

Certified Credit Union Compliance Officer | CUCO

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

Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor | CCUIA

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

Certified Credit Union Supervisory Committee Member | CCUSC

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 | CCUE

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 | CCUIP

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 | CUCME

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

Certified Credit Union Facilitator | CCUF

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

Certified Credit Union Business Development Professional | CBDP

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

Certified Credit Union Business Lending Professional | CBLP

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

Certified Bank Secrecy Act Professional | CBSAP

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.

Enterprise Risk Management | ERM

Earn the prestigious Enterprise Risk Management designation and demonstrate comprehensive acumen in credit union enterprise risk management (ERM).

Certified Credit Union HR Compliance Professional | CHRCP

Distinguish yourself as the go-to professional for HR compliance-related questions and establish yourself as a leader in the area.

Testing procedures

Some designations 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.