List of post-nominal letters (United Kingdom)
Encyclopedia

Baronet or Esquire

Office Post-nominal
Baronet
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...

 
Bt or Bart
Esquire
Esquire
Esquire is a term of West European origin . Depending on the country, the term has different meanings...

 
Esq

Orders and Decorations

Office Post-nominal
Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....

 
VC
George Cross
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...

 
GC
Knight of the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...

 
KG
Lady of the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...

 
LG
Knight of the Order of the Thistle
Order of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order...

 
KT
Lady of the Order of the Thistle
Order of the Thistle
The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle is an order of chivalry associated with Scotland. The current version of the Order was founded in 1687 by King James VII of Scotland who asserted that he was reviving an earlier Order...

 
LT
Knight of the Order of Saint Patrick  KP
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...

 
GCB
Order of Merit
Order of Merit
The Order of Merit is a British dynastic order recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture...

 
OM
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...

 
GCSI
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....

 
GCMG
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Order of the Indian Empire
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion...

 
GCIE
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...

 
GCVO
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...

 
GBE
Companion of Honour
Order of the Companions of Honour
The Order of the Companions of Honour is an order of the Commonwealth realms. It was founded by King George V in June 1917, as a reward for outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry or religion....

 
CH
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...

 
KCB
Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...

 
DCB
Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...

 
KCSI
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....

 
KCMG
Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....

 
DCMG
Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire
Order of the Indian Empire
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion...

 
KCIE
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...

 
KCVO
Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...

 
DCVO
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...

 
KBE
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...

 
DBE
Companion of the Order of the Bath
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...

 
CB
Companion of the Order of the Star of India
Order of the Star of India
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...

 
CSI
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....

 
CMG
Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire
Order of the Indian Empire
The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion...

 
CIE
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...

 
CVO
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...

 
CBE
Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...

 
DSO
Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...

 
LVO
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...

 
OBE
Imperial Service Order
Imperial Service Order
The Imperial Service Order was established by King Edward VII in August 1902. It was awarded on retirement to the administration and clerical staff of the Civil Service throughout the British Empire for long and meritorious service. Normally a person must have served for 25 years to become...

 
ISO
Member of the Royal Victorian Order
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...

 
MVO
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...

 
MBE
Indian Order of Merit (Military) IOM
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
Conspicuous Gallantry Cross
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is a second level military decoration of the United Kingdom armed forces. Created in 1993 and first awarded in 1995, it was instituted after a review of the British honours system to remove distinctions of rank in the awarding of gallantry decorations...

 
CGC
Royal Red Cross
Royal Red Cross
The Royal Red Cross is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing.The award was established on 27 April 1883 by Queen Victoria, with a single class of Member...

 
RRC
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers, and other ranks, of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and British Merchant Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries.The DSC, which may be awarded posthumously, is...

 
DSC
Military Cross
Military Cross
The Military Cross is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers and other ranks of the British Armed Forces; and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth countries....

 
MC
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against...

 
DFC
Air Force Cross
Air Force Cross (United Kingdom)
The Air Force Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the United Kingdom Armed Forces, and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active operations against the enemy"...

 
AFC
Associate, Royal Red Cross
Royal Red Cross
The Royal Red Cross is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing.The award was established on 27 April 1883 by Queen Victoria, with a single class of Member...

 
ARRC
Order of British India
Order of British India
The Order of British India was a medal and chivalric order which was bestowed by the East India Company for "long, faithful and honourable service", beginning in 1837. The Company's powers were removed after the Indian Mutiny, and the Order was incorporated into the British honours system in 1859...

 
OBI
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Distinguished Conduct Medal
The Distinguished Conduct Medal was an extremely high level award for bravery. It was a second level military decoration awarded to other ranks of the British Army and formerly also to non-commissioned personnel of other Commonwealth countries.The medal was instituted in 1854, during the Crimean...

 
DCM
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was, until 1993, a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Armed Forces and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for conspicuous gallantry in action against the enemy at sea...

 
CGM
George Medal
George Medal
The George Medal is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.The GM was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. At this time, during the height of The Blitz, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage...

 
GM
Indian Distinguished Service Medal
Indian Distinguished Service Medal
The Indian Distinguished Service Medal was a military decoration awarded by the British Empire to Indian citizens serving in the Indian armed forces and police...

 
IDSM
Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom)
The Distinguished Service Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, up to and including the rank of Chief Petty Officer, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service...

 
DSM
Military Medal
Military Medal
The Military Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land....

 
MM
Distinguished Flying Medal
Distinguished Flying Medal
The Distinguished Flying Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active...

 
DFM
Air Force Medal
Air Force Medal
The Air Force Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying, though not in active...

 
AFM
Medal for Saving Life at Sea  SGM
Indian Order of Merit (Civil) IOM
Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry  CPM
Queen's Gallantry Medal
Queen's Gallantry Medal
The Queen's Gallantry Medal is the third level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.It was instituted on 20 June 1974 to replace the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry, the British Empire Medal for Gallantry, and the Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry...

 
QGM
British Empire Medal
British Empire Medal
The Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service, usually known as the British Empire Medal , is a British medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown...

 
BEM
Queen's Police Medal
Queen's Police Medal
The Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...

 
QPM
Queen's Fire Service Medal
Queen's Fire Service Medal
The Queen's Fire Service Medal is awarded to members of the fire services in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations for distinguished service or gallantry. It was introduced on 19 May 1954 when it replaced the King's Fire Service Medal...

 
QFSM
Colonial Police Medal for Merit  CPM
Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (United Kingdom)
The Meritorious Service Medal is a silver medal for distinguished service, or for gallantry, principally by non-commissioned officers of all of the British armed forces and of Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service.-Summary:...

 
MSM
Army Emergency Reserve Decoration
Emergency Reserve Decoration
The Emergency Reserve Decoration is a British military decoration, instituted in 1952. It has a dark blue ribbon, with a yellow central stripe.Recipients may use the letters ERD after their name....

 
ERD
Volunteer Officers' Decoration
Volunteer Decoration
The Volunteer Officers' Decoration was created by Royal Warrant under command of Queen Victoria on 25 July 1892 to reward 'efficient and capable' officers of the Volunteer Force who had served for twenty years...

 
VD
Territorial Decoration
Territorial Decoration
The Territorial Decoration was a medal of the United Kingdom awarded for long service in the Territorial Force and its successor, the Territorial Army...

 
TD
Ulster Defence Regiment Medal  UD
Efficiency Decoration
Efficiency Decoration
The Efficiency Decoration is a defunct medal of Britain and the Commonwealth awarded for long service in the Territorial Army of the UK, the Indian Volunteer Forces and Colonial Auxiliary Forces....

 
ED
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve
The Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve was a medal awarded in the Royal Naval Reserve of the United Kingdom to officers with at least fifteen years of active duty...

 
RD
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve  VRD
Air Efficiency Award
Air Efficiency Award
The Air Efficiency award, abbreviated to AE when placed after a holder's name, was a United Kingdom honour given for ten years' efficient service in the Reserve Air Forces of the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and Empire. Unlike other long service and meritorious conduct awards, both officers and...

 
AE


When listing the honours and awards enjoyed by any person it is not customary to include the Order of St John, as this is a Royal Order and not a State Order, and so confers no precedence. The statutes of the order state (statute 32(2)) The letters specified … may be used … but admission or promotion to any Grade of the Order … shall not confer any rank, style, title, dignity, appellation or social precedence whatsoever.

The Grades of the Order of St John are:
Grade I Bailiffs or Dames Grand Cross (GCStJ)
Grade II Knights or Dames of Justice or Grace (KStJ or DStJ)
Grade III (a) Chaplains (ChStJ)
Grade III (b) Commanders (Brothers or Sisters) (CStJ)
Grade IV Officers (Brothers or Sisters) (OStJ)
Grade V Serving Brothers or Serving Sisters,From 2008 this grade will be Member (SBStJ) or (SSStJ)or (MStJ)
Grade VI Esquires (EsqStJ)

Appointments

Appointments to the Queen
Monarch
A monarch is the person who heads a monarchy. This is a form of government in which a state or polity is ruled or controlled by an individual who typically inherits the throne by birth and occasionally rules for life or until abdication...

Privy Counsellor PC
Aide de Camp to Her Majesty ADC
Honorary Physician to The Queen QHP
Honorary Surgeon to The Queen QHS
Honorary Dental Surgeon to The Queen QHDS
Honorary Nursing Sister to The Queen QHNS
Honorary Chaplain to The Queen QHC
Legal Positions, Etc.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is the supreme court in all matters under English law, Northern Ireland law and Scottish civil law. It is the court of last resort and highest appellate court in the United Kingdom; however the High Court of Justiciary remains the supreme court for criminal...

 Justice
SCJ
Justice of the High Court
High Court
The term High Court usually refers to the superior court of a country or state. In some countries, it is the highest court . In others, it is positioned lower in the hierarchy of courts The term High Court usually refers to the superior court (or supreme court) of a country or state. In some...

 
J
Lord Justice of Appeal
Lord Justice of Appeal
A Lord Justice of Appeal is an ordinary judge of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, the court that hears appeals from the High Court of Justice, and represents the second highest level of judge in the courts of England and Wales-Appointment:...

 
LJ
Queen's Serjeant  QS
Serjeant-at-law
Serjeant-at-law
The Serjeants-at-Law was an order of barristers at the English bar. The position of Serjeant-at-Law , or Sergeant-Counter, was centuries old; there are writs dating to 1300 which identify them as descended from figures in France prior to the Norman Conquest...

 
SL
Queen's Counsel
Queen's Counsel
Queen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...

 
QC, KC
Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...

 
JP
Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....

 
DL
Legislators
Member of Parliament
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...

 
MP
Member of the Scottish Parliament
Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament is the devolved national, unicameral legislature of Scotland, located in the Holyrood area of the capital, Edinburgh. The Parliament, informally referred to as "Holyrood", is a democratically elected body comprising 129 members known as Members of the Scottish Parliament...

 
MSP
Member of the National Assembly for Wales
National Assembly for Wales
The National Assembly for Wales is a devolved assembly with power to make legislation in Wales. The Assembly comprises 60 members, who are known as Assembly Members, or AMs...

 
AM
Member of the London Assembly
London Assembly
The London Assembly is an elected body, part of the Greater London Authority, that scrutinises the activities of the Mayor of London and has the power, with a two-thirds majority, to amend the mayor's annual budget. The assembly was established in 2000 and is headquartered at City Hall on the south...

 
AM
Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly is the devolved legislature of Northern Ireland. It has power to legislate in a wide range of areas that are not explicitly reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and to appoint the Northern Ireland Executive...

 ('Member of the Legislative Assembly')
MLA
Member of the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...

 
MEP

University Degrees

University Degrees
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...

Doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...

 
DBEnv, DConstMgt, DREst, DPhil, PhD, DLitt, DSocSci, MD, EngD, DD, LLD, DProf etc.
Master's Degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...

 
MA, MSc, MPhil, MSci, MSt, MRes, MEng, MChem, MSocSc, MMus, LLM, BCL, MPhys, MMath, MComp, MAcc, MFin, MBA, MPA, MEd, MEnt, MGeol, MLitt etc.
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...

 
BA, BSc, LLB, BEng, MBChB etc.
Foundation Degree
Foundation degree
The Foundation Degree is a vocational qualification introduced by the government of the United Kingdom in September 2001, which is available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...

 
FdA, FdSc, FdEng etc.
University Diplomas
Academic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...

Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate diploma
A postgraduate diploma is a postgraduate qualification awarded typically after a bachelor's degree. It can be contrasted with a graduate diploma...

 
PGD, PGDCCI(open), PgDip etc.
Associate of King's College
Associate of King's College
The Associateship or Associate of King's College award has been the degree-equivalent qualification of King's College London since 1833. It is the original qualification that the College awarded to its students since, not being a university, it could not award a degree.Since 1909, only students...

 
AKC
Associate of the University of Surrey  AUS
Higher National Certificate
Higher National Certificate
A Higher National Certificate is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom.In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the HNC is a BTEC qualification awarded by Edexcel, and in Scotland, an HNC is a Higher National awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority...

 
HNC/HNCert
Higher National Diploma
Higher National Diploma
A Higher National Diploma is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities, and is considered equivalent to the first or second year of a university degree course....

 
HND/HNDip
Diploma of Higher Education
Diploma of Higher Education
A Diploma of Higher Education is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. It is awarded after two years to three years' full-time study at a university or other higher education institution...

 
DipHE
Undergraduate/Ordinary National Diploma  Dip
Certificate of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education
A Certificate of Higher Education is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. It is awarded after one year full-time study at a university or other higher education institution. A Cert.HE is an independent tertiary award, an award in its own right, and students can study for a...

 
CertHE
Undergraduate Certificate  Cert
University Alumni
University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen, an ancient university founded in 1495, in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a British university. It is the third oldest university in Scotland, and the fifth oldest in the United Kingdom and wider English-speaking world...

 
(Aber)
University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...

 
(Bris)
Camborne School of Mines
Camborne School of Mines
The Camborne School of Mines , commonly abbreviated to CSM, was founded in 1888. It is now a specialist department of the University of Exeter. Its research and teaching is related to the understanding and management of the Earth's natural processes, resources and the environment...

, University of Exeter
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a public university in South West England. It belongs to the 1994 Group, an association of 19 of the United Kingdom's smaller research-intensive universities....

 
ACSM/MCSM
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...

 
(Cantab)
Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...

 
(Card)
University of Chester
University of Chester
The University of Chester is a public research university located in Chester, United Kingdom. The University, based on a main campus in Chester and a smaller campus in Warrington, offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.Chester...

 
(Cest)
University of Chichester
University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is a university based in West Sussex, England. Campuses are based in the city of Chichester and the nearby coastal resort of Bognor Regis...

 
(Cicest)
De Montfort University
De Montfort University
De Montfort University is a public research and teaching university situated in the medieval Old Town of Leicester, England, adjacent to the River Soar and the Leicester Castle Gardens...

 
(De Mont)
University of Dundee
University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is a university based in the city and Royal burgh of Dundee on eastern coast of the central Lowlands of Scotland and with a small number of institutions elsewhere....

 
(Dund)
Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...

 
(Dunelm)
University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...

 
(UEA)
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...

 
(Edin)
University of Exeter
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a public university in South West England. It belongs to the 1994 Group, an association of 19 of the United Kingdom's smaller research-intensive universities....

 
(Exon)
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...

 
(Glas)
University of Glamorgan
University of Glamorgan
The University of Glamorgan is a university based in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales with campuses in Treforest, Glyntaff, Merthyr Tydfil, Tyn y Wern and Cardiff...

 
(Glam)
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...

 
(Bham)
Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...

 (Postgraduate)
DIC
Diploma of Imperial College
The Diploma of the Imperial College is an academic certificate awarded by Imperial College London to its postgraduate students upon graduation. Until recently, Imperial was part of the University of London and Imperial College bestowed the University of London's degrees as well as its own...

Imperial College School of Medicine
Imperial College School of Medicine
The Imperial College School of Medicine is the medical school of Imperial College London in England, and one of the United Hospitals....

, London
AICSM
University of Leicester
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a research-led university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is a mile south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College....

 
(Leic)
University of London
University of London
-20th century:Shortly after 6 Burlington Gardens was vacated, the University went through a period of rapid expansion. Bedford College, Royal Holloway and the London School of Economics all joined in 1900, Regent's Park College, which had affiliated in 1841 became an official divinity school of the...

 
(Lond)
London School of Economics and Political Science  (LSE)
University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...

 
(Manc)
Newcastle University  (N'cle)
University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...

 
(Nott)
Open University
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...

 
(Open)
University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...

 
(Oxon)
University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a university in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The University was ranked 60th out of 122 in The Sunday Times University Guide...

 
(Ports)
Royal School of Mines
Royal School of Mines
Royal School of Mines comprises the departments of Earth Science and Engineering, and Materials at Imperial College London.- History :The Royal School of Mines was established in 1851, as the Government School of Mines and Science Applied to the Arts...

, Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...

 
ARSM
Royal College of Science
Royal College of Science
The Royal College of Science was a higher education institution located in South Kensington; it was a constituent college of Imperial College London from 1907 until it was wholly absorbed by Imperial in 2002. Alumni include H. G. Wells and Brian May and are distinguishable by the letters ARCS ...

, Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...

 
ARCS
Associate of the Royal College of Science
The Associateship of the Royal College of Science is an honorary degree-equivalent award presented by Imperial College London to students who complete an undergraduate course of study in science...

University of Southampton
University of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a British public university located in the city of Southampton, England, a member of the Russell Group. The origins of the university can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 by Henry Robertson Hartley. In 1902, the Institution developed...

 
(Soton)
University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews, informally referred to as "St Andrews", is the oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the English-speaking world after Oxford and Cambridge. The university is situated in the town of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It was founded between...

 
(St And)
University of Surrey
University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a university located within the county town of Guildford, Surrey in the South East of England. It received its charter on 9 September 1966, and was previously situated near Battersea Park in south-west London. The institution was known as Battersea College of Technology...

 
(Surrey)
University of Wales
University of Wales
The University of Wales was a confederal university founded in 1893. It had accredited institutions throughout Wales, and formerly accredited courses in Britain and abroad, with over 100,000 students, but in October 2011, after a number of scandals, it withdrew all accreditation, and it was...

 
(Wales)
University of Winchester
University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a British public university primarily based in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Winchester is a historic cathedral city and the ancient capital of Wessex and the Kingdom of England.-History:...

 
(Winton)
University of Worcester
University of Worcester
The University of Worcester is a British university, based in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. It was granted university status in September 2005.-History:...

 
(Wigorn)
University of York
University of York
The University of York , is an academic institution located in the city of York, England. Established in 1963, the campus university has expanded to more than thirty departments and centres, covering a wide range of subjects...

 
(Ebor)
Legal Qualifications
Bachelors Degrees LLB, DipLaw/CPE
Masters Degrees LLM, BCL, MJur
Doctorate DPhil, PhD, LLD
Honorary Doctorate DCL (Hon), LLD (Hon)
Scottish Professional DipLP
Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives
Institute of Legal Executives
The Institute of Legal Executives is the professional body for legal executives in England and Wales and an examination board providing qualifications for legal executives, paralegals and legal secretaries.-History:...

 
F.Inst.L.Ex
Graduate Member of the Institute of Legal Executives
Institute of Legal Executives
The Institute of Legal Executives is the professional body for legal executives in England and Wales and an examination board providing qualifications for legal executives, paralegals and legal secretaries.-History:...

 
G.Inst.L.Ex
Associate Member of the Institute of Legal Executives
Institute of Legal Executives
The Institute of Legal Executives is the professional body for legal executives in England and Wales and an examination board providing qualifications for legal executives, paralegals and legal secretaries.-History:...

 
A.Inst.L.Ex
Social Work Qualifications
Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (awarded 1975-1991) CQSW
Diploma in Social Work (awarded 1991-2009) DipSW
Bachelor of Social Work BSW
Master of Social Work MSW
Logistics & Transport Qualifications
Logistician  FCILT, CMILT, MILT, CPL, CTP, CML, PLS, CTL, DLP, PLog, EJLog, ESLog, EMLog, JrLog, Log, SrLog
Architectural Qualifications
Architecture BA(hons), BArch, Dip. Arch, MArch
Medical Qualifications
Medicine MB/BM ChB/BM BCh/BS/BCh/BChir
Surgery MRCS, FRCS
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons is a professional qualification to practise as a surgeon in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland...

, MS, MCh, etc.
Physicians MRCP, FRCP, MRCPCH, FRCPCH, MRCPath etc.
Psychiatrists MRCPsych, FRCPsych
Obstetricians & Gynaecologists MRCOG, FRCOG
Emergency Physicians MCEM, FCEM
Anaesthetists FRCA, FFPMRCA etc.
Nursing BN
General Practitioners MRCGP, FRCGP
Medical Homeopaths LFHOM, MFHOM, FFHOM
Opticians FADO, FBDO, FCOptom, MCOptom
Osteopaths MOst
Pre-hospital Care Providers DIMC RCSEd, FIMC RCSEd
Physiotherapy  DPT, BSc Phys (Hons), MCSP, FCSP, etc.
Radiographer MSCR, FSCR, etc.
Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT, Reg Pharm Tech
Veterinary Nurses VN, RVN
Veterinary Surgeons BVSc, BVetMed, VetMB, BVM&S, MRCVS
MRCVS
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Any veterinary surgeon wishing to practice veterinary surgery in the United Kingdom must be a properly registered member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons...

, FRCVS
Wilderness Medicine FAWM
Teaching Qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a one-year course in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for undergraduate degree holders that allows them to train to be a teacher....

 
PGCE
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education
The Professional Graduate Diploma in Education is a one-year course in Scotland for undergraduate degree holders that allows them to train to be a teacher....

 
PGDE
Certificate in Education
Certificate in Education
The Certificate in Education is a professional qualification for teachers in the United Kingdom. There have been two incarnations of the Cert Ed over the years.-New Cert Ed:...

 
Cert. Ed.
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
A Bachelor of Education is an undergraduate academic degree which qualifies the graduate as a teacher in schools.-North America:...

 
BEd
National Professional Qualification for Headship
National Professional Qualification for Headship
The National Professional Qualification for Headship is a professional qualification required by law in the UK for all new school head teachers...

 
NPQH
Qualified Teacher Status
Qualified Teacher Status
Qualified Teacher Status is required in England and Wales to become, and continue being, a teacher of children in the state and special education sectors...

 
QTS
Engineering Qualifications
Chartered Engineer (UK)
Chartered Engineer (UK)
In the United Kingdom, a Chartered Engineer is an engineer registered with Engineering Council UK . Contemporary Chartered Engineers are master's degree-qualified and have gained professional competencies through training and experience...

 
CEng
Incorporated Engineer  IEng
Engineering Technician
Engineering technician
An engineering technician is a specialist who is trained in the skills and techniques related to a specific branch of engineering, with relatively practical understanding of the general engineering concepts...

 
EngTech
Marine Operational, Technical and Scientific Qualifications
Master Unlimited/Foreign Going/Class 1 Certificate of Competency Master Mariner, MM
Chartered Marine Engineer CMarEng
Chartered Marine Scientist CMarSci
Chartered Marine Technologist CMarTech
Incorporated Marine Engineer IMarEng
Marine Engineering Technician MarEngTech
Nursing Qualifications Pre-2007
Although technically out of date, some of these titles are still in common usage, particularly with nurses registered with the NMC's precedent body. RGN SRN RMN RSCN SEN SEN(M) EN EN(M) RNMH RN
Nursing and Midwifery Qualifications as of 2007 RM RN1/RNA RN2 RN3/RNMH RN4 RN5/RNLD RN6 RN8/RNC RN7 RN9 RHV RSN ROH RFHN (Scotland only)
Nursing Recorded Qualifications
The Nurse must be registered in one of the above categories to be eligible to study for and use these post-nominal letters SPAN SPMH SPCN SPLD SPHP SCHM SCLD SPCC SPDN V100 V200 V300 LPE
Stonebridge Associated Colleges Qualifications
Stonebridge Associated Colleges Diploma SAC Dip
Stonebridge Associated Colleges Certificate SAC Cert

Religious orders and medical qualifications

Religious Orders
Canons Regular
Canons Regular
Canons Regular are members of certain bodies of Canons living in community under the Augustinian Rule , and sharing their property in common...

 
C.R. + Initials of specific Congregation e.g. C.R.I.C
Society of Jesus
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...

 ("Jesuits")
SJ or SI
St. Philip's Oratorian  Cong. Orat.
Order of Preachers ("Dominicans" or "Blackfriars") OP
Conventual Franciscans  OFM Conv.
Order of Friars Minor  OFM
Capuchins Franciscans  OFM Cap.
Salesians  SDB
Marist Brothers
Marist Brothers
The Marist Brothers, or Little Brothers of Mary, are a Catholic religious order of brothers and affiliated lay people. The order was founded in France, at La Valla-en-Gier near Lyon in 1817 by Saint Marcellin Champagnat, a young French priest of the Society of Mary...

 
FMS

Fellowship or membership of learned societies, academies or professional institutions

Fellowship and Membership of Learned Societies
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
ABRSM is an internationally recognised educational body and charity that provides examinations in music The organisation, based in London, UK, runs exams in centres all over the world...

Diplomate of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
ABRSM is an internationally recognised educational body and charity that provides examinations in music The organisation, based in London, UK, runs exams in centres all over the world...

 
DipABRSM
Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
ABRSM is an internationally recognised educational body and charity that provides examinations in music The organisation, based in London, UK, runs exams in centres all over the world...

 
LRSM
Fellow of the Royal Schools of Music
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
ABRSM is an internationally recognised educational body and charity that provides examinations in music The organisation, based in London, UK, runs exams in centres all over the world...

 
FRSM
Associate Member of the Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
The Bureau of Engineering Surveyors is the professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers for Engineer Surveyors, but also allied professionals in building services and engineering safety. It was founded in 1965 and merged with other societies to form the SOE in 2000...

 
AMBES
Member of the Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
The Bureau of Engineering Surveyors is the professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers for Engineer Surveyors, but also allied professionals in building services and engineering safety. It was founded in 1965 and merged with other societies to form the SOE in 2000...

 
MBES
Fellow of the Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
Bureau of Engineer Surveyors
The Bureau of Engineering Surveyors is the professional sector of the Society of Operations Engineers for Engineer Surveyors, but also allied professionals in building services and engineering safety. It was founded in 1965 and merged with other societies to form the SOE in 2000...

 
FBES
Associate Member of the Institution of Plant Engineers  AMIPlantE
Member of the Institution of Plant Engineers  MIPlantE
Fellow of the Institution of Plant Engineers  FIPlantE
Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers
Institution of Fire Engineers
The Institution of Fire Engineers is a worldwide body that provides research, training, conferences and professional qualifications for firefighters and civilians who work in fields related to fire fighting, the science of fire fighting and prevention, and related technology.-Structure:Founded in...

 
MIFireE
Graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers
Institution of Fire Engineers
The Institution of Fire Engineers is a worldwide body that provides research, training, conferences and professional qualifications for firefighters and civilians who work in fields related to fire fighting, the science of fire fighting and prevention, and related technology.-Structure:Founded in...

GIFireE
Associate Member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers  AMIRTE
Member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers  MIRTE
Fellow of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers  FIRTE
Associate Member of the Society of Operations Engineers
Society of Operations Engineers
The Society of Operations Engineers is an engineering professional organization in the United Kingdom, formed by the merger of following three bodies in 2000: Institute of Road Transport Engineers , Institution of Plant Engineers , and Bureau of Engineer Surveyors .-Professional accreditation:The...

 
AMSOE
Member of the Society of Operations Engineers
Society of Operations Engineers
The Society of Operations Engineers is an engineering professional organization in the United Kingdom, formed by the merger of following three bodies in 2000: Institute of Road Transport Engineers , Institution of Plant Engineers , and Bureau of Engineer Surveyors .-Professional accreditation:The...

 
MSOE
Fellow of the Society of Operations Engineers
Society of Operations Engineers
The Society of Operations Engineers is an engineering professional organization in the United Kingdom, formed by the merger of following three bodies in 2000: Institute of Road Transport Engineers , Institution of Plant Engineers , and Bureau of Engineer Surveyors .-Professional accreditation:The...

 
FSOE
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Academy of Medical Sciences
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the United Kingdom's national academy of medical sciences. It was established in 1998 on the recommendation of a group that was chaired by Michael Atiyah. Its president is John Irving Bell....

 
FMedSci
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Academy of Medical Sciences
The Academy of Medical Sciences is the United Kingdom's national academy of medical sciences. It was established in 1998 on the recommendation of a group that was chaired by Michael Atiyah. Its president is John Irving Bell....

 
FMedSci
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building
Chartered Institute of Building
The Chartered Institute of Building is a body that represents professionals who work within the built environment in the United Kingdom.- History :...

 
FCIOB
Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine  FAWM
Fellow of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health  CFIOSH
Fellow of the Society of Biology
Society of Biology
The Society of Biology is a charitable organization in the United Kingdom created to advance the interests of biology. Formed in 2010 by the merger of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology, the Society has some 10,000 individual members and through its corporate specialist member...

 
FSB
Fellow of the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...

 
FBA
Fellow of the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

 
FBCS
Fellow of the Burgon Society
Burgon Society
The Burgon Society was founded in 2000 for the study and promotion of academical dress, to preserve its history, and to advise film and television companies and interested others in its correct usage. The President of the society is James P.S. Thomson, MS , DM , FRCS, FBS, Master of London...

 
FBS
Fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society  FCCS
Faculty of Homeopathy
Faculty of Homeopathy
The Faculty of Homeopathy was formed in 1944 from the old British Homeopathic Society . It was incorporated by the Faculty of Homeopathy Act 1950, which confers an educational function on the Faculty...

Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy
Faculty of Homeopathy
The Faculty of Homeopathy was formed in 1944 from the old British Homeopathic Society . It was incorporated by the Faculty of Homeopathy Act 1950, which confers an educational function on the Faculty...

 
MFHOM
Licensed Associate of the Faculty of Homeopathy
Faculty of Homeopathy
The Faculty of Homeopathy was formed in 1944 from the old British Homeopathic Society . It was incorporated by the Faculty of Homeopathy Act 1950, which confers an educational function on the Faculty...

 
LFHOM
Fellow of the Faculty of Liturgical Musicians FFLM
Fellow of the Geological Society of London
Geological Society of London
The Geological Society of London is a learned society based in the United Kingdom with the aim of "investigating the mineral structure of the Earth"...

 
FGS
Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy is an independent organisation in the United Kingdom that supports higher education institutions with strategies for the development of research and evaluation to improve the learning experience for students.-History:...

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy is an independent organisation in the United Kingdom that supports higher education institutions with strategies for the development of research and evaluation to improve the learning experience for students.-History:...

 (formerly the Institute of Learning Teaching in Higher Education, ILT)
FHEA
Member of the Institute of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (now the Higher Education Academy) ILTM (superseded by FHEA)
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Royal Academy of Engineering
-Overview: is the UK’s national academy of engineering. The Academy brings together the most successful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a shared purpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering....

 
FREng
Fellow
Fellow
A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade. The term fellow is also used to describe a person, particularly by those in the upper social classes. It is most often used in an academic context: a fellow is often part of an elite group of learned people who are awarded...

 of the Royal Society
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...

 
FRS
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...

 
FRSA
Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Aeronautical Society
The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.-Function:...

 
FRAeS
Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland FRAI
Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society
Royal Asiatic Society
The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was established, according to its Royal Charter of 11 August 1824, to further "the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia." From its incorporation the Society...

 
FRAS
Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society
Royal Astronomical Society
The Royal Astronomical Society is a learned society that began as the Astronomical Society of London in 1820 to support astronomical research . It became the Royal Astronomical Society in 1831 on receiving its Royal Charter from William IV...

 
FRAS
Royal British Society of Sculptors
Royal British Society of Sculptors
The Royal British Society of Sculptors is a registered charity whose aims are to promote and support sculpture. It has a worldwide membership....

Fellow of the Royal British Society of Sculptors
Royal British Society of Sculptors
The Royal British Society of Sculptors is a registered charity whose aims are to promote and support sculpture. It has a worldwide membership....

 
FRBS
Associate Member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors
Royal British Society of Sculptors
The Royal British Society of Sculptors is a registered charity whose aims are to promote and support sculpture. It has a worldwide membership....

 
ARBS
Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...

Member of the Royal College of Physicians
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is a postgraduate medical diploma. The examinations are run by the Federation of the Medical Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom – the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Royal College...

 
MRCP
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians  FRCP
FRCP
FRCP may refer to:*Federal Rules of Civil Procedure* Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians...

Royal College of Surgeons
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
MRCS is a professional qualification for surgeons in the UK and IrelandIt means Member of the Royal College of Surgeons. In the United Kingdom, doctors who gain this qualification traditionally no longer use the title 'Dr' but start to use the title 'Mr', 'Mrs', 'Miss' or 'Ms'.There are 4 surgical...

 
MRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons is a professional qualification to practise as a surgeon in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland...

 
FRCS
Royal College of Anaesthetists
Royal College of Anaesthetists
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is "the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom". It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physician assistants - and practising critical care...

Member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Royal College of Anaesthetists
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is "the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom". It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physician assistants - and practising critical care...

 
MRCA
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Royal College of Anaesthetists
The Royal College of Anaesthetists is "the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom". It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physician assistants - and practising critical care...

 
FRCA
Royal College of General Practitioners
Royal College of General Practitioners
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the professional body for general practitioners in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. It is the largest of the medical royal colleges, with...

Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Royal College of General Practitioners
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the professional body for general practitioners in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. It is the largest of the medical royal colleges, with...

 
MRCGP
Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Royal College of General Practitioners
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the professional body for general practitioners in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. It is the largest of the medical royal colleges, with...

 
FRCGP
Fellow of the Royal College of Organists
Royal College of Organists
The Royal College of Organists or RCO, is a charity and membership organisation based in the United Kingdom, but with members around the world...

 
FRCO
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Royal Society of Edinburgh
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is Scotland's national academy of science and letters. It is a registered charity, operating on a wholly independent and non-party-political basis and providing public benefit throughout Scotland...

 
FRSE
Fellow of the Linnean Society of London
Linnean Society of London
The Linnean Society of London is the world's premier society for the study and dissemination of taxonomy and natural history. It publishes a zoological journal, as well as botanical and biological journals...

 
FLS
Fellow of the National College of Music
National College of Music
The National College of Music, London is a music examination organisation, offering external grade examinations in music, drama and speech both in the UK and overseas.- History :...

 
FNCM
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society is a British learned society founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences...

 
FRGS
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
Royal Historical Society
The Royal Historical Society was founded in 1868. The premier society in the United Kingdom which promotes and defends the scholarly study of the past, it is based at University College London...

 
FRHistS
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Fellow of the Royal Institution of Great Britain  FRI
Member of the Royal Institution of Great Britain  MRI
Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Great Britain  AMRI
Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society
Royal Meteorological Society
The Royal Meteorological Society traces its origins back to 3 April 1850 when the British Meteorological Society was formed as a society the objects of which should be the advancement and extension of meteorological science by determining the laws of climate and of meteorological phenomena in general...

 
FRMetS
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the body responsible for the leadership and support of the pharmacy profession within England, Scotland and Wales...

Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the body responsible for the leadership and support of the pharmacy profession within England, Scotland and Wales...

 
MRPharmS
Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the body responsible for the leadership and support of the pharmacy profession within England, Scotland and Wales...

 
FRPharmS
Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
Royal Society of Medicine
The Royal Society of Medicine is a British charitable organisation whose main purpose is as a provider of medical education, running over 350 meetings and conferences each year.- History and overview :...

 
FRSM
Fellow of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene was founded in 1907 by Sir James Cantlie and George Carmichael Low. Sir Patrick Manson, the Society's first President is generally acknowledged as the father of tropical medicine. He passed the presidency on to the Nobel laureate Sir Ronald Ross ,...

 
FRSTMH or FRSTM&H (usage obsolete)
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry with a new...

Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry with a new...

 
FRSC
Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry with a new...

 
MRSC
Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry with a new...

 
AMRSC
Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society
Royal Numismatic Society
The Royal Numismatic Society is a learned society and charity based in London, United Kingdom which promotes research into all branches of numismatics...

 
FRNS
Fellow of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
Royal Society for the Promotion of Health
The Royal Society for Public Health is an independent charity formed in October 2008 following the merger of the Royal Institute of Public Health and the Royal Society of Health -- two of the oldest professional bodies in the world....

 
FRSH
Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence & Security Studies  FRUSI
Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society
Royal Statistical Society
The Royal Statistical Society is a learned society for statistics and a professional body for statisticians in the UK.-History:It was founded in 1834 as the Statistical Society of London , though a perhaps unrelated London Statistical Society was in existence at least as early as 1824...

 
FSS (usage obsolete)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada , may also operate under the more descriptive name RSC: The Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada , is the oldest association of scientists and scholars in Canada...

 
FRSC
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London
Society of Antiquaries of London
The Society of Antiquaries of London is a learned society "charged by its Royal Charter of 1751 with 'the encouragement, advancement and furtherance of the study and knowledge of the antiquities and history of this and other countries'." It is based at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London , and is...

 
FSA
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the senior antiquarian body in Scotland, with its headquarters in the National Museum, Chambers Street, Edinburgh...

 
FSA (Scot)
Fellow of the London Zoological Society  FZS
Royal Institute of Navigation
Royal Institute of Navigation
The Royal Institute of Navigation is a British institution devoted to the art and science of navigation established in 1947.Its aims are to bring navigators together, to develop navigational techniques and to increase public awareness of navigation. It is based in Kensington, London. It was...

Member of the Royal Institute of Navigation
Royal Institute of Navigation
The Royal Institute of Navigation is a British institution devoted to the art and science of navigation established in 1947.Its aims are to bring navigators together, to develop navigational techniques and to increase public awareness of navigation. It is based in Kensington, London. It was...

 
MRIN
Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation
Royal Institute of Navigation
The Royal Institute of Navigation is a British institution devoted to the art and science of navigation established in 1947.Its aims are to bring navigators together, to develop navigational techniques and to increase public awareness of navigation. It is based in Kensington, London. It was...

 
FRIN
ROYAL ACADEMICIANS
President of the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...

 
PRA
Past President of the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...

 
PPRA
Royal Academician  RA
Associate of the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...

 
ARA
CHARTERED PROFESSIONALS
Chartered Biologist
Chartered Biologist
The term Chartered Biologist is a British professional qualification in biology. The title "Chartered Biologist" is legally protected in the UK, and Chartered Biologists have the exclusive entitlement to use the designation CBiol after their names....

 
CBiol
Chartered Chemist
Chartered Chemist
Chartered Chemist is a chartered status awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom and by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute in Australia....

 
CChem
Chartered Colourist  CCol
Chartered Director  CDir
Chartered Environmentalist
Chartered Environmentalist
The status of Chartered Environmentalist is a professional qualification that is awarded by the Society for the Environment , a UK professional institution whose members are a number of well-respected and established professional institutions across the environmental sector...

 
CEnv
Chartered Geographer CGeog
Chartered Information Technology Professional
Chartered IT professional
Chartered IT Professional denoted by CITP is a professional certification awarded under Royal Charter to IT professionals who satisfy strict criteria set by the British Computer Society , which is the professional body for IT in the United Kingdom...

 
CITP
Chartered Insurer  Chartered Insurer
Certified Management Consultant
Certified Management Consultant
Certified management consultant is an international professional certification for management consulting professionals, awarded by institutes in 46 countries . The CMC enjoys global reciprocity; consultants certified in one country are recognized in most other countries...

 
CMC
Chartered Manager  CMgr
Chartered Marketer  Chartered Marketer
Chartered Mathematician
Chartered mathematician
Chartered Mathematician is a professional qualification in mathematics offered by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications in the United Kingdom. A chartered mathematician is allowed to use the post-nominal letters CMath....

 
CMath
Chartered Physicist
Chartered Physicist
Chartered Physicist is a chartered status and a professional qualification awarded by the Institute of Physics.Achieving chartered status in any profession denotes to the wider community a high level of specialised subject knowledge and professional competence...

 
CPhys
Chartered Scientist
Chartered scientist
Chartered Scientist is a professional qualification in the United Kingdom that is awarded by the Science Council through its Licensed member organisations...

 
CSci
Chartered Secretary  Chartered Secretary
Chartered Physicist
Chartered Physicist
Chartered Physicist is a chartered status and a professional qualification awarded by the Institute of Physics.Achieving chartered status in any profession denotes to the wider community a high level of specialised subject knowledge and professional competence...

 
CPhys
Chartered Security Professional
Chartered Security Professional
Chartered Security Professional is a professional certification in security offered by the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, a livery company in the City of London. The certification has been established to show the attainment of strategic and higher operational level competencies in...

 
CSyP
Chartered Statistician
Chartered statistician
Chartered Statistician is a professional qualification in statistics offered by the Royal Statistical Society in the United Kingdom...

 
CStat
FELLOWSHIP OR MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians
Association of Accounting Technicians
The Association of Accounting Technicians, or AAT, is an accountancy organisation with over 120,000 members worldwide. The AAT is a technician level qualification which entitles those who have completed the exams and obtained relevant supervised work experience to call themselves associate...

 
FMAAT
Registered Member of the Archives and Records Association
Archives and Records Association
The Archives and Records Association is the principal professional body for archivists, archive conservators and records managers in the UK and Ireland...

 
RMARA
Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians is the main professional association for opticians in the UK.-History:Opticians, like dentists or pharmacists, are one part of the British health service not covered by the NHS...

 
FBDO
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Founded in 1904, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is the global body for professional accountants offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification . it is one of the largest and fastest-growing global accountancy bodies with 147,000 members and 424,000 students in 170...

 
FCCA
Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technology
Association for Learning Technology
The Association for Learning Technology is a United Kingdom professional body and scholarly association. ALT brings together people and organizations with an interest in the use of learning technology...

 
CMALT
Association for Project Management
Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, which aims to develop and promote the professional disciplines of project management and programme management, through a programme called the "Five Dimensions of Professionalism"...

Fellow of the Association for Project Management
Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, which aims to develop and promote the professional disciplines of project management and programme management, through a programme called the "Five Dimensions of Professionalism"...

 
FAPM
Member of the Association for Project Management
Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, which aims to develop and promote the professional disciplines of project management and programme management, through a programme called the "Five Dimensions of Professionalism"...

 
MAPM
Fellow of the Association for Project Management
Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, which aims to develop and promote the professional disciplines of project management and programme management, through a programme called the "Five Dimensions of Professionalism"...

 and APM Registered Project Professional (RPP)
RPP FAPM
Member of the Association for Project Management
Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is a registered charity in the United Kingdom, which aims to develop and promote the professional disciplines of project management and programme management, through a programme called the "Five Dimensions of Professionalism"...

 and APM Registered Project Professional (RPP)
RPP MAPM
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy  MBACP
Member of the British Association of Social Workers
British Association of Social Workers
The British Association of Social Workers is the largest professional association of social workers and care managers in the United Kingdom. The association has a members' code of ethics that outlines best social work practice and works to support social workers and care managers through...

 
MBASW
British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

 
FBCS
FBCS
FBCS is an abbreviation for Fellow of the British Computer Society . This is the most senior professional grade in the BCS. It is available to applicants with a minimum of five years of Information Technology experience in a senior IT position or who have an established eminent or authoritative...

 CITP
Fellow of the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

 
FBCS
FBCS
FBCS is an abbreviation for Fellow of the British Computer Society . This is the most senior professional grade in the BCS. It is available to applicants with a minimum of five years of Information Technology experience in a senior IT position or who have an established eminent or authoritative...

Member of the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

 
MBCS
Associate Member of the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...

 
AMBCS
Member of the British Psychological Society
British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society is a representative body for psychologists and psychology in the United Kingdom. The BPS is also a Registered Charity and, along with advantages, this also imposes certain constraints on what the society can and cannot do...

 
MBPS
British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists
Fellow of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists  FSHAA
Member of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists  MSHAA
Central Association of Agricultural Valuers
Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers  FAAV
Member of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers  MAAV
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a London based membership organisation for arbitrators for the promotion and facilitation of dispute resolution...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a London based membership organisation for arbitrators for the promotion and facilitation of dispute resolution...

 
FCIArb
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a London based membership organisation for arbitrators for the promotion and facilitation of dispute resolution...

 
MCIArb
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is a London based membership organisation for arbitrators for the promotion and facilitation of dispute resolution...

 
ACIArb
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health is a professional and educational body, dedicated to the promotion of environmental health and to encouraging the highest possible standards in the training and the work of environmental health professionals.-Structure:It is located in the UK, and...

 
FCIEH
Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing is the professional body for those working in the housing profession in the UK. It has a royal charter, gained in 1984. Currently CIH has over 21,000 members, mostly in the UK but also overseas, notably in Hong Kong...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing is the professional body for those working in the housing profession in the UK. It has a royal charter, gained in 1984. Currently CIH has over 21,000 members, mostly in the UK but also overseas, notably in Hong Kong...

 
FCIH
Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing is the professional body for those working in the housing profession in the UK. It has a royal charter, gained in 1984. Currently CIH has over 21,000 members, mostly in the UK but also overseas, notably in Hong Kong...

 
MCIH
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered Institute of Housing
The Chartered Institute of Housing is the professional body for those working in the housing profession in the UK. It has a royal charter, gained in 1984. Currently CIH has over 21,000 members, mostly in the UK but also overseas, notably in Hong Kong...

 
ACIH
Chartered Insurance Institute
Chartered Insurance Institute
The Chartered Insurance Institute is a United Kingdom based professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industries....

Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute
Chartered Insurance Institute
The Chartered Insurance Institute is a United Kingdom based professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industries....

 
ACII
Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute
Chartered Insurance Institute
The Chartered Insurance Institute is a United Kingdom based professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industries....

 
FCII
Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists
Chartered Institute of Journalists
The Chartered Institute of Journalists is a professional association for journalists and is the senior such body in the UK and the oldest in the world. It was founded as the National Association of Journalists at a meeting at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham in October 1884, to promote and advance...

 
CIOJ
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is a professional body representing librarians and other information professionals in the United Kingdom.-History:...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is a professional body representing librarians and other information professionals in the United Kingdom.-History:...

 
FCLIP
Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is a professional body representing librarians and other information professionals in the United Kingdom.-History:...

 
MCLIP
Certified Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is a professional body representing librarians and other information professionals in the United Kingdom.-History:...

 
ACLIP
Chartered Institute of Linguists
Chartered Institute of Linguists
The Chartered Institute of Linguists, also known as the Institute of Linguists, IOL and IoL , is a British professional and learned society for education that was founded in 1910. It serves to promote proficiency in modern languages worldwide...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists
Chartered Institute of Linguists
The Chartered Institute of Linguists, also known as the Institute of Linguists, IOL and IoL , is a British professional and learned society for education that was founded in 1910. It serves to promote proficiency in modern languages worldwide...

 
FCIL
Member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists
Chartered Institute of Linguists
The Chartered Institute of Linguists, also known as the Institute of Linguists, IOL and IoL , is a British professional and learned society for education that was founded in 1910. It serves to promote proficiency in modern languages worldwide...

 
MCIL
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK - CILT(UK)
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK :The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International, formerly The Chartered Institute of Transport, was formed in 1919 and was granted its Royal Charter in 1926....

 
FCILT
Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK - CILT(UK)
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK :The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International, formerly The Chartered Institute of Transport, was formed in 1919 and was granted its Royal Charter in 1926....

 
CMILT
Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK - CILT(UK)
- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK :The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International, formerly The Chartered Institute of Transport, was formed in 1919 and was granted its Royal Charter in 1926....

 
MILT
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is a United Kingdom-based professional body offering training and qualification in management accountancy and related subjects, focused on accounting for business; together with ongoing support for members.CIMA is one of a number of professional...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is a United Kingdom-based professional body offering training and qualification in management accountancy and related subjects, focused on accounting for business; together with ongoing support for members.CIMA is one of a number of professional...

 
FCMA
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is a United Kingdom-based professional body offering training and qualification in management accountancy and related subjects, focused on accounting for business; together with ongoing support for members.CIMA is one of a number of professional...

 
ACMA
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing claims to be the world's largest organisation of professional marketers. It is based in UK with over 40,000 members worldwide. It's headquarters are in Cookham near Maidenhead, CIM offers professional development to marketing practitioners across the world...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing claims to be the world's largest organisation of professional marketers. It is based in UK with over 40,000 members worldwide. It's headquarters are in Cookham near Maidenhead, CIM offers professional development to marketing practitioners across the world...

 
FCIM
Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing claims to be the world's largest organisation of professional marketers. It is based in UK with over 40,000 members worldwide. It's headquarters are in Cookham near Maidenhead, CIM offers professional development to marketing practitioners across the world...

 
MCIM
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing claims to be the world's largest organisation of professional marketers. It is based in UK with over 40,000 members worldwide. It's headquarters are in Cookham near Maidenhead, CIM offers professional development to marketing practitioners across the world...

 
ACIM
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys is the British professional body of patent attorneys. It was founded in 1882 as the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1891...

 (Chartered Patent Agent or Chartered Patent Attorney (since June 2006))
CPA
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is Europe's largest professional institute for people management and development. It is located in Wimbledon, London, England. The organisation has over 135,000 members across 120 countries, and achieved chartered status in 2000...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is Europe's largest professional institute for people management and development. It is located in Wimbledon, London, England. The organisation has over 135,000 members across 120 countries, and achieved chartered status in 2000...

 
FCIPD
Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is Europe's largest professional institute for people management and development. It is located in Wimbledon, London, England. The organisation has over 135,000 members across 120 countries, and achieved chartered status in 2000...

 
MCIPD
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is Europe's largest professional institute for people management and development. It is located in Wimbledon, London, England. The organisation has over 135,000 members across 120 countries, and achieved chartered status in 2000...

 
ACIPD, Assoc CIPD
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is the professional body for PR practitioners in the United Kingdom. Founded in February 1948 as the Institute of Public Relations, by 2009 it had grown to over 9000 members involved in all aspects of the public relations industry, and is the largest...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is the professional body for PR practitioners in the United Kingdom. Founded in February 1948 as the Institute of Public Relations, by 2009 it had grown to over 9000 members involved in all aspects of the public relations industry, and is the largest...

 
FCIPR
Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is the professional body for PR practitioners in the United Kingdom. Founded in February 1948 as the Institute of Public Relations, by 2009 it had grown to over 9000 members involved in all aspects of the public relations industry, and is the largest...

 
MCIPR
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Chartered Institute of Public Relations
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations is the professional body for PR practitioners in the United Kingdom. Founded in February 1948 as the Institute of Public Relations, by 2009 it had grown to over 9000 members involved in all aspects of the public relations industry, and is the largest...

 
ACIPR
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply is a global organisation working for the purchasing and supply professions. CIPS is the world’s largest procurement and supply professional organisation. It is the worldwide centre of excellence on purchasing and supply management issues...

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply is a global organisation working for the purchasing and supply professions. CIPS is the world’s largest procurement and supply professional organisation. It is the worldwide centre of excellence on purchasing and supply management issues...

 
FCIPS
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply is a global organisation working for the purchasing and supply professions. CIPS is the world’s largest procurement and supply professional organisation. It is the worldwide centre of excellence on purchasing and supply management issues...

 
MCIPS
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is a City of London-based professional body for those who work in the financial and investment industry....

Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is a City of London-based professional body for those who work in the financial and investment industry....

 
FCSI
Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is a City of London-based professional body for those who work in the financial and investment industry....

 
MCSI
Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is a City of London-based professional body for those who work in the financial and investment industry....

 
ACSI
Member of the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management
Chartered Institute of Wastes Management
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management is the leading membership organisation for professionals in the Waste Management Industry in the United Kingdom and overseas....

 
MCIWM
Member of the Chartered Institution of Building  MCIOB
Member of the Chartered Institution of Building Services  MCIBSE
Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Management Institute
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for managers, based in the United Kingdom.In addition to supporting its members, the organisation encourages management development, carries out research, produces a wide variety of publications on management interests, and publishes...

Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Management Institute
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for managers, based in the United Kingdom.In addition to supporting its members, the organisation encourages management development, carries out research, produces a wide variety of publications on management interests, and publishes...

 
FCMI
Member of the Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Management Institute
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for managers, based in the United Kingdom.In addition to supporting its members, the organisation encourages management development, carries out research, produces a wide variety of publications on management interests, and publishes...

 
MCMI
Chartered Quality Institute
Fellow of the Chartered Quality Institute  FCQI
Member of the Chartered Quality Institute  MCQI
Associate of the Chartered Quality Institute  ACQI
Chartered Society of Designers
Chartered Society of Designers
The Chartered Society of Designers , headquartered in London, England, is the professional body for designers. It is the world's only Royal chartered body of professional designers...

Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers
Chartered Society of Designers
The Chartered Society of Designers , headquartered in London, England, is the professional body for designers. It is the world's only Royal chartered body of professional designers...

 
FCSD
Member of the Chartered Society of Designers
Chartered Society of Designers
The Chartered Society of Designers , headquartered in London, England, is the professional body for designers. It is the world's only Royal chartered body of professional designers...

 
MCSD
Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy , is the professional body and trade union for physiotherapists in the United Kingdom.Formed by four nurses in 1894, the Society now has more than 50,000 members.-Membership:There are four levels of membership:...

 
FCSP
College of Paramedics
College of Paramedics
The College of Paramedics, formerly the British Paramedic Association, is the United Kingdom professional representative body for paramedics in the United Kingdom. The college has representation with the Health Professions Council , the Department of Health, the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance...

Member of the College of Paramedics
College of Paramedics
The College of Paramedics, formerly the British Paramedic Association, is the United Kingdom professional representative body for paramedics in the United Kingdom. The college has representation with the Health Professions Council , the Department of Health, the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance...

 
MCPara
Fellow of the College of Paramedics
College of Paramedics
The College of Paramedics, formerly the British Paramedic Association, is the United Kingdom professional representative body for paramedics in the United Kingdom. The college has representation with the Health Professions Council , the Department of Health, the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance...

 
FCPara
Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland
Educational Institute of Scotland
The Educational Institute of Scotland is the oldest teachers' trade union in the world, having been founded in 1847 when dominies became concerned about the effect of changes to the system of education in Scotland on their professional status....

 
FEIS
Emergency Planning Society
Fellow of the Emergency Planning Society  FEPS
Member of the Emergency Planning Society  MEPS
Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries
Faculty of Actuaries
The Faculty of Actuaries in Scotland was the professional body representing actuaries in Scotland. The Faculty of Actuaries was one of two actuarial bodies in the UK, the other was the Institute of Actuaries, which was a separate body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...

 
FFA
Forum for the Built Environment
Fellow of the Forum for the Built Environment  FFB
Member of the Forum for the Built Environment  MFB
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy is an independent organisation in the United Kingdom that supports higher education institutions with strategies for the development of research and evaluation to improve the learning experience for students.-History:...

 
FHEA
Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries
Institute of Actuaries
The Institute of Actuaries was one of the two professional which represented actuaries in the United Kingdom . The Institute was based in England, while the other body, the Faculty of Actuaries, was based in Scotland...

 
FIA
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
The Institution of Analysts and Programmers of the United Kingdom is an institution for information technologists, based in London. It is one of the UK's leading professional organisations for people working on business systems and computer software.- History :The IAP was founded in the 1970s by a...

Fellow of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
The Institution of Analysts and Programmers of the United Kingdom is an institution for information technologists, based in London. It is one of the UK's leading professional organisations for people working on business systems and computer software.- History :The IAP was founded in the 1970s by a...

 
FIAP
Member of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
The Institution of Analysts and Programmers of the United Kingdom is an institution for information technologists, based in London. It is one of the UK's leading professional organisations for people working on business systems and computer software.- History :The IAP was founded in the 1970s by a...

 
MIAP
Associate Member of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
The Institution of Analysts and Programmers of the United Kingdom is an institution for information technologists, based in London. It is one of the UK's leading professional organisations for people working on business systems and computer software.- History :The IAP was founded in the 1970s by a...

 
AMIAP
Licentiate of the Institution of Analysts and Programmers
Institution of Analysts and Programmers
The Institution of Analysts and Programmers of the United Kingdom is an institution for information technologists, based in London. It is one of the UK's leading professional organisations for people working on business systems and computer software.- History :The IAP was founded in the 1970s by a...

 
LIAP
Institute of Builders' Merchants
Fellow of the Institute of Builders' Merchants FIBM
Member of the Institute of Builders' Merchants MIBM
Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Biomedical Science
The Institute of Biomedical Science is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. The IBMS was founded in 1912 and represents approximately 16,000 members employed mainly in National Health Service and private laboratories, veterinary laboratories, the National Blood...

Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Biomedical Science
The Institute of Biomedical Science is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. The IBMS was founded in 1912 and represents approximately 16,000 members employed mainly in National Health Service and private laboratories, veterinary laboratories, the National Blood...

 
FIBMS
Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Biomedical Science
The Institute of Biomedical Science is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. The IBMS was founded in 1912 and represents approximately 16,000 members employed mainly in National Health Service and private laboratories, veterinary laboratories, the National Blood...

 
MIBMS
Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Science
Institute of Biomedical Science
The Institute of Biomedical Science is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. The IBMS was founded in 1912 and represents approximately 16,000 members employed mainly in National Health Service and private laboratories, veterinary laboratories, the National Blood...

 
LIBMS
Institute of Broadcast Sound
Institute of Broadcast Sound
The Institute of Broadcast Sound is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to the maintenance of the highest standards of professional audio for broadcasting, and was founded in 1977 by sound balancers in BBC Television and Radio and Independent TV...

Fellow of the Institute of Broadcast Sound
Institute of Broadcast Sound
The Institute of Broadcast Sound is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to the maintenance of the highest standards of professional audio for broadcasting, and was founded in 1977 by sound balancers in BBC Television and Radio and Independent TV...

 
FIBS
Member of the Institute of Broadcast Sound
Institute of Broadcast Sound
The Institute of Broadcast Sound is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to the maintenance of the highest standards of professional audio for broadcasting, and was founded in 1977 by sound balancers in BBC Television and Radio and Independent TV...

 
MIBS
Associate Member of the Institute of Broadcast Sound
Institute of Broadcast Sound
The Institute of Broadcast Sound is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to the maintenance of the highest standards of professional audio for broadcasting, and was founded in 1977 by sound balancers in BBC Television and Radio and Independent TV...

 
AIBS
Member of the Institute of Business Consulting
Institute of Business Consulting
The Institute of Consulting ) is the professional body for consultants and business advisers in the United Kingdom. It replaced the former Institute of Business Consulting in January 2011. It's history and background is an amalgam and extension of two predecessor bodies; the Institute of...

 
MIBC
Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants may refer to:* Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia* Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales* Institute of Chartered Accountants of India* Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland...

 
FCA
Institute of Continuing Professional Development
Institute of Continuing Professional Development
The Institute of Continuing Professional Development is the main institute concerned with continuing professional development in the United Kingdom...

Fellow of the Institute of Continuing Professional Development
Institute of Continuing Professional Development
The Institute of Continuing Professional Development is the main institute concerned with continuing professional development in the United Kingdom...

 
FInstCPD
Member of the Institute of Continuing Professional Development
Institute of Continuing Professional Development
The Institute of Continuing Professional Development is the main institute concerned with continuing professional development in the United Kingdom...

 
MInstCPD
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators is an international professional membership body and a recognised authority on corporate governance.-History:The organisation was founded in 1891 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1902...

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators is an international professional membership body and a recognised authority on corporate governance.-History:The organisation was founded in 1891 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1902...

 
FCIS
Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators is an international professional membership body and a recognised authority on corporate governance.-History:The organisation was founded in 1891 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1902...

 
ACIS
Graduate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators is an international professional membership body and a recognised authority on corporate governance.-History:The organisation was founded in 1891 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1902...

 
GradICSA
Institute of Directors
Institute of Directors
The Institute of Directors is a UK-based organisation, established in 1903 and incorporated by royal charter in 1906 to support, represent and set standards for company directors...

Fellow of the Institute of Directors
Institute of Directors
The Institute of Directors is a UK-based organisation, established in 1903 and incorporated by royal charter in 1906 to support, represent and set standards for company directors...

 
FIoD
Member of the Institute of Directors
Institute of Directors
The Institute of Directors is a UK-based organisation, established in 1903 and incorporated by royal charter in 1906 to support, represent and set standards for company directors...

 
MIoD
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management is the professional body which represents and supports ecologists and environmental managers, mainly in the United Kingdom but increasingly in Ireland and Europe, and the rest of the world....

Fellow of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management is the professional body which represents and supports ecologists and environmental managers, mainly in the United Kingdom but increasingly in Ireland and Europe, and the rest of the world....

 
FIEEM
Member of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management is the professional body which represents and supports ecologists and environmental managers, mainly in the United Kingdom but increasingly in Ireland and Europe, and the rest of the world....

 
MIEEM
Institute of Engineering Designers
Fellow of the Institution of Engineering Designers
Institution of Engineering Designers
The Institution of Engineering Designers is a British professional engineering institution founded in 1945. The IED is the UK’s only professional body representing those working in the fields of Engineering and Technological Product Design...

 
FIED
Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers
Institution of Engineering Designers
The Institution of Engineering Designers is a British professional engineering institution founded in 1945. The IED is the UK’s only professional body representing those working in the fields of Engineering and Technological Product Design...

 
MIED
Institute of Engineering and Technology
Institute of Engineering and Technology
The Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow is a state government-funded engineering college in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a constituent college of Gautam Buddh Technical University .- History :The IET was established by the government of Uttar Pradesh in 1984, for imparting...

Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers , dating back to 1871, and the...

 
FIET
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers , dating back to 1871, and the...

 
MIET
Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers , dating back to 1871, and the...

 
TMIET
Member of the Institute of Field Archaeologists
Institute of Field Archaeologists
The Institute for Archaeologists is a professional organisation for archaeologists working in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1982 to represent the profession and currently has over 2,500 members drawn from all areas of the archaeological community....

 
MIFA
Institute of Interim Management
Institute of Interim Management
The Institute of Interim Management is a UK based professional body for those working in Interim Management in the United Kingdom and internationally.- History :...

Member of the Institute of Interim Management
Institute of Interim Management
The Institute of Interim Management is a UK based professional body for those working in Interim Management in the United Kingdom and internationally.- History :...

 
MIIM
Associate of the Institute of Interim Management
Institute of Interim Management
The Institute of Interim Management is a UK based professional body for those working in Interim Management in the United Kingdom and internationally.- History :...

 
AIIM
Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

Companion of the Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

 
CIITT
Fellow of the Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

FIITT
Member of the Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

 
MIITT
Institute Certified Training Practitioner (Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

)
ICTP
Senior Associate Member of the Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

 
SIITT
Associate Member of the Institute of IT Training
Institute of IT Training
The Learning & Performance Institute is a self-governing, not-for-profit professional body for training professionals. It was established in 1995 and since then has grown on an annual basis...

 
AIITT
Institute of Leadership and Management
Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management  MInstLM
Affiliate of the Institute of Leadership and Management  AInstLM
Institute for Learning
Institute for Learning
The Institute for Learning is an independent professional body for teachers and trainers in the further education and skills sector, supporting professional practice for the benefit of learners...

Fellow of the Institute for Learning
Institute for Learning
The Institute for Learning is an independent professional body for teachers and trainers in the further education and skills sector, supporting professional practice for the benefit of learners...

 
FIfL
Member of the Institute for Learning
Institute for Learning
The Institute for Learning is an independent professional body for teachers and trainers in the further education and skills sector, supporting professional practice for the benefit of learners...

 
MIfL
Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors
Fellow of the Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors  FILSA
Member of the Institute of Licensed Trade Stock Auditors  MILSA
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians and one of the UK's learned societies for mathematics ....

Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians and one of the UK's learned societies for mathematics ....

 
FIMA
Member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians and one of the UK's learned societies for mathematics ....

 
MIMA
Graduate Member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications is the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians and one of the UK's learned societies for mathematics ....

 
GIMA
Member of The Institute of Operations Management(UK)
Institute of operations management
The Institute of Operations Management or IOM is a non-profit, professional body aiming to promote excellence in operations management.- History of the Institute :...

 
MIOM
Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....

Fellow of the Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....

 
FInstP
Member of the Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....

 
MInstP
Associate Member of the Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....

 
AMInstP
Fellow of the Institute of Refrigeration
Institute of Refrigeration
The Institute of Refrigeration is an organisation in the UK that supports the refrigeration and air-conditioning industry.-History:It was formed in 1899 as the Cold Storage and Ice Association, the first national society in the world for the refrigeration industry. It became the IOR in 1944 when...

 
FInstR
Institute of Sport and Recreation Management
Member of the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management  M.Inst.SRM
Associate Member of the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management  A.Inst.SRM
Institute of Swimming
Institute of Swimming
The Institute of Swimming is a swimming educational organisation based in Loughborough, Leicestershire.-History:It was known as the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches , and was based on Granby Street in Loughborough town centre, and previous to that in the 1990s on Forest Road at Dawson...

Fellow of the Institute of Swimming
Institute of Swimming
The Institute of Swimming is a swimming educational organisation based in Loughborough, Leicestershire.-History:It was known as the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches , and was based on Granby Street in Loughborough town centre, and previous to that in the 1990s on Forest Road at Dawson...

 
FIOS
Member of the Institute of Swimming
Institute of Swimming
The Institute of Swimming is a swimming educational organisation based in Loughborough, Leicestershire.-History:It was known as the Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches , and was based on Granby Street in Loughborough town centre, and previous to that in the 1990s on Forest Road at Dawson...

 
MIOS
Member of the Institution of Engineering Designers
Institution of Engineering Designers
The Institution of Engineering Designers is a British professional engineering institution founded in 1945. The IED is the UK’s only professional body representing those working in the fields of Engineering and Technological Product Design...

 
MIED
Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institution of Chemical Engineers
The Institution of Chemical Engineers is a global professional engineering institution with over 33,000 members in over 120 countries worldwide, founded in 1922, and awarded a Royal Charter in 1957.-Structure:...

Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institution of Chemical Engineers
The Institution of Chemical Engineers is a global professional engineering institution with over 33,000 members in over 120 countries worldwide, founded in 1922, and awarded a Royal Charter in 1957.-Structure:...

 
FIChemE
Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institution of Chemical Engineers
The Institution of Chemical Engineers is a global professional engineering institution with over 33,000 members in over 120 countries worldwide, founded in 1922, and awarded a Royal Charter in 1957.-Structure:...

 
MIChemE
Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Civil Engineers
Founded on 2 January 1818, the Institution of Civil Engineers is an independent professional association, based in central London, representing civil engineering. Like its early membership, the majority of its current members are British engineers, but it also has members in more than 150...

Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Civil Engineers
Founded on 2 January 1818, the Institution of Civil Engineers is an independent professional association, based in central London, representing civil engineering. Like its early membership, the majority of its current members are British engineers, but it also has members in more than 150...

 
FICE
Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Civil Engineers
Founded on 2 January 1818, the Institution of Civil Engineers is an independent professional association, based in central London, representing civil engineering. Like its early membership, the majority of its current members are British engineers, but it also has members in more than 150...

 
MICE
Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Institution of Civil Engineers
Founded on 2 January 1818, the Institution of Civil Engineers is an independent professional association, based in central London, representing civil engineering. Like its early membership, the majority of its current members are British engineers, but it also has members in more than 150...

 
AMICE
Institution of Electrical Engineers
Institution of Electrical Engineers
The Institution of Electrical Engineers was a British professional organisation of electronics, electrical, manufacturing, and Information Technology professionals, especially electrical engineers. The I.E.E...

Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers
Institution of Electrical Engineers
The Institution of Electrical Engineers was a British professional organisation of electronics, electrical, manufacturing, and Information Technology professionals, especially electrical engineers. The I.E.E...

 
FIEE
Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers
Institution of Electrical Engineers
The Institution of Electrical Engineers was a British professional organisation of electronics, electrical, manufacturing, and Information Technology professionals, especially electrical engineers. The I.E.E...

 
MIEE
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers , dating back to 1871, and the...

 
MIET
Technician Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. It was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers , dating back to 1871, and the...

 
TMIET
Institution of Highways and Transportation
Fellow of the Institution of Highways and Transportation  FIHT
Member of the Institution of Highways and Transportation  MIHT
Associate Member of the Institution of Highways and Transportation  AMIHT
Member of the Institution of Incorporated Engineers
Institution of Incorporated Engineers
The Institution of Incorporated Engineers was a multidisciplinary engineering institution in the United Kingdom. In 2006 it merged with the Institution of Electrical Engineers to form the Institution of Engineering and Technology . Before the merger the IIE had approximately 40,000 members...

 
MIIE
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the British engineering society based in central London, representing mechanical engineering. It is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers...

Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the British engineering society based in central London, representing mechanical engineering. It is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers...

 
FIMechE
Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the British engineering society based in central London, representing mechanical engineering. It is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers...

 
MIMechE
Associate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the British engineering society based in central London, representing mechanical engineering. It is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to assess candidates for inclusion on ECUK's Register of professional Engineers...

 
AMIMechE
Member of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers  MIRSE
Institution of Royal Engineers
Fellow
Fellow
A fellow in the broadest sense is someone who is an equal or a comrade. The term fellow is also used to describe a person, particularly by those in the upper social classes. It is most often used in an academic context: a fellow is often part of an elite group of learned people who are awarded...

 of the Institution of Royal Engineers 
FInstRE
Member of the Institution of Royal Engineers  MInstRE
Honorary Member of the Institution of Royal Engineers  HonMInstRE
Institution of Structural Engineers
Institution of Structural Engineers
The Institution of Structural Engineers is a professional body for structural engineering based in the United Kingdom. It has 27,000 members in 105 countries. The Institution provides professional accreditation for structural engineers...

Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers
Institution of Structural Engineers
The Institution of Structural Engineers is a professional body for structural engineering based in the United Kingdom. It has 27,000 members in 105 countries. The Institution provides professional accreditation for structural engineers...

 
FIStructE
Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers
Institution of Structural Engineers
The Institution of Structural Engineers is a professional body for structural engineering based in the United Kingdom. It has 27,000 members in 105 countries. The Institution provides professional accreditation for structural engineers...

 
MIStructE
Associate Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers
Institution of Structural Engineers
The Institution of Structural Engineers is a professional body for structural engineering based in the United Kingdom. It has 27,000 members in 105 countries. The Institution provides professional accreditation for structural engineers...

 
AMIStructE
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management is an international professional organization for health and safety practitioners, based in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1975 and has the status of a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission....

Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management is an international professional organization for health and safety practitioners, based in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1975 and has the status of a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission....

 
MIIRSM
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

Diplomate of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

 
DSPE
Senior Research Fellow of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

 
RFSPE
Senior Fellow of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

 
SFSPE
Fellow of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

 
FSPE
Member of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

 
MSPE
Associate of the International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
International Society for Philosophical Enquiry
The International Society for Philosophical Enquiry is a global scientific and philosophical high IQ society founded in 1974. ISPE is dedicated to advanced enquiry, original research and original contributions. Members harness their abilities to enhance the growth and development of enlightened...

 
ASPE
Nautical Institute
Fellow of the Nautical Institute FNI
Member of the Nautical Institute MNI
Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Aeronautical Society
The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.-Function:...

 
MRAeS
Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...

 
RIBA
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an independent, representative professional body which regulates property professionals and surveyors in the United Kingdom and other sovereign nations....

Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an independent, representative professional body which regulates property professionals and surveyors in the United Kingdom and other sovereign nations....

 
FRICS
Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an independent, representative professional body which regulates property professionals and surveyors in the United Kingdom and other sovereign nations....

 
MRICS
Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Royal Town Planning Institute
The Royal Town Planning Institute is a body representing planning professionals in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. It was founded in 1914.-Members:...

 
MRTPI
Member of the Securities & Investment Institute  MSI
The Security Institute
The Security Institute
The Security Institute is a United Kingdom based professional body for security professionals.Membership of the Institute is open to security professionals, with other individuals with an interest in security being able to become affiliated. Based on validation of experience, training,...

Fellow of The Security Institute
The Security Institute
The Security Institute is a United Kingdom based professional body for security professionals.Membership of the Institute is open to security professionals, with other individuals with an interest in security being able to become affiliated. Based on validation of experience, training,...

 
FSyI
Member of The Security Institute
The Security Institute
The Security Institute is a United Kingdom based professional body for security professionals.Membership of the Institute is open to security professionals, with other individuals with an interest in security being able to become affiliated. Based on validation of experience, training,...

 
MSyI
Staff and Educational Development Association
Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association  FSEDA
Associate Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association  AFSEDA
Member of the Stonebridge Associated Colleges Association MSAC
Swimming Teachers' Association
Member of the Swimming Teachers' Association  MSTA
Associate Member of the Swimming Teachers' Association  ASTA
Scouting & Guiding
Queen's Scout
Queen's Scout
The Queen's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. It is awarded in realms of the Commonwealth, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand where the Scouts operate under the ceremonial leadership of the monarch.The...

 
QS
Queen's Guide
Queen's Guide
The Queen's Guide award is the highest attainable award for members of Girlguiding UK.Although originally awarded to Guides, it is now only attainable by members of the Senior Section aged between 16 and 25. It is a challenging programme comparable to the Queen's Scout or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's...

 
QG
City & Guilds of London Institute
Licentiate of the City & Guilds of London Institute  LCGI
Graduate of the City & Guilds of London Institute  GCGI
Associate of the City & Guilds of London Institute-awarded to undergraduates who receive a BEng
Beng
Beng may refer to:*Beng Spies, a voice actor*Kwek Leng Beng , Singaporean billionaire*Lim Eng Beng , former Philippine Basketball Association player*Ong Beng Hee , professional squash player...

 or MEng
Meng
Meng can refer to the following:* Master of Engineering , an academic or professional master's degree in the field of engineering, the symbol used for the labiodental nasal consonantal sound...

 degree from a programme within the City and Guilds College-Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom, specialising in science, engineering, business and medicine...

.
ACGI
Member of the City & Guilds of London Institute  MCGI
Fellow of the City & Guilds of London Institute  FCGI
Honoris Causa Fellow of the City & Guilds of London Institute  HonFCGI
Writers to the Signet
Writers to the Signet
The Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet is a private society of Scottish solicitors, dating back to 1594 and part of the College of Justice. Writers to the Signet originally had special privileges in relation to the drawing up of documents which required to be signeted, but these have since...

Writer to the Signet
Writers to the Signet
The Society of Writers to Her Majesty’s Signet is a private society of Scottish solicitors, dating back to 1594 and part of the College of Justice. Writers to the Signet originally had special privileges in relation to the drawing up of documents which required to be signeted, but these have since...

 
WS
British Red Cross Society Awards & Honours
Badge of Honour (No Category - abbreviation of categories below - Common Usage) BH
Badge of Honour for Devoted Service - Uncommon Usage BH(D)
Badge of Honour for Distinguished Service - Uncommon Usage BH(DS)
Badge of Honour for Outstanding Service - Uncommon Usage BH(OS)
Voluntary Medical Service Medal
Voluntary Medical Service Medal
The Voluntary Medical Service Medal was a medal awarded by the British Red Cross and the Scottish St Andrew's Ambulance Corps. It was instituted in 1932....

 
VMSM

Membership of the Armed Forces

Armed Forces
Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RN
Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Naval Reserve
The Royal Naval Reserve is the volunteer reserve force of the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. The present Royal Naval Reserve was formed in 1958 by merging the original Royal Naval Reserve and the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve , a reserve of civilian volunteers founded in 1903...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RNR
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a civilian-manned fleet owned by the British Ministry of Defence. The RFA enables ships of the United Kingdom Royal Navy to maintain operations around the world. Its primary role is to supply the Royal Navy with fuel, ammunition and supplies, normally by replenishment...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RFA
Army
Army
An army An army An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine), in the broadest sense, is the land-based military of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RE, RAPC, etc.
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RAF
Royal Auxiliary Air Force
Royal Auxiliary Air Force
The Royal Auxiliary Air Force , originally the Auxiliary Air Force , is the voluntary active duty reserve element of the Royal Air Force, providing a primary reinforcement capability for the regular service...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RAuxAF
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve consists of a number of groupings of individual military reservists for the management and operation of the Royal Air Force's Air Training Corps and CCF Air Cadet formations, Volunteer Gliding Squadrons , Air Experience Flights, and also to form the...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RAFVR
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch) rank or rank abbreviation followed by RAFVR(T)
Royal Marines
Royal Marines
The Corps of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, commonly just referred to as the Royal Marines , are the marine corps and amphibious infantry of the United Kingdom and, along with the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, form the Naval Service...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RM
Royal Marines Reserve
Royal Marines Reserve
The role of the Royal Marines Reserve of the United Kingdom is to support the regular Royal Marines in times of war or national crisis. The RMR consists of some 600-1000 trained ranks distributed among the five RMR Centres within the UK...

 rank or rank abbreviation followed by
RMR
Approved Retired Officers (Retd)

Others

Accreditation in Public Relations
Accreditation in Public Relations
Accredited public relations professionals is a public relations professional certification provided by Universal Accreditation Board.-Accredited in public relations/APR:...

 
APR
Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society  ACAS
Associate of the Society of Actuaries  ASA
Associate in Arts
Associate's degree
An associate degree is an undergraduate academic degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years...

 
AA
Certified Nurse Practitioner  CNP
Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst of the Society of Actuaries  CERA
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity
Doctor of Divinity is an advanced academic degree in divinity. Historically, it identified one who had been licensed by a university to teach Christian theology or related religious subjects....

 
DD
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education or Doctor in Education degree , in Latin, Doctor Educationis, is a research-oriented professional doctorate that prepares the student for academic, administrative, clinical, or research positions in educational, civil, and private organizations.-Differences between an Ed.D...

 
EdD
Doctor of Metaphysics  DMeta or PhD or ThD or MsD
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry degree is, according to The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada , a doctoral level degree oriented toward ministerial leadership often in an area of applied theology, such as missions, evangelism, church leadership, pastoral psychology or the...

 
DMin
Doctor of Musical Arts
Doctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is a doctoral academic degree in music. The D.M.A. combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy. The D.M.A...

, Doctor of Music
Doctor of Music
The Doctor of Music degree , like other doctorates, is an academic degree of the highest level. The D.Mus. is intended for musicians and composers who wish to combine the highest attainments in their area of specialization with doctoral-level academic study in music...

 
DMA, DMus
Doctor of Optometry  OD
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine is a professional doctoral degree for physicians in the United States. Holders of the MD degree, Doctor of Medicine, have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as osteopathic physicians in the United States.The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission...

 
DO
Doctor of Psychology
Doctor of Psychology
The Doctor of Psychology degree is a professional doctorate earned through one of two established training models for clinical psychology...

 
PsyD
Doctor of Public Administration
Doctor of Public Administration
The Doctor of Public Administration is a terminal applied-research doctoral degree in the field of public administration , which is a sub-discipline of political science. The D.P.A. requires significant coursework beyond the masters level and a dissertation that contributes to theory or practice...

 
DPA
Doctor of Public Health  DrPH
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...

 
DSc
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Business Administration
The degree of Doctor of Business Administration, abbreviated, or and equivalent to , is a research doctorate in business administration. The D.B.A...

 
DBA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine  DVM
Engineer Intern aka Engineer-in-Training  EI or EIT
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency medical technician
Emergency Medical Technician or Ambulance Technician are terms used in some countries to denote a healthcare provider of emergency medical services...

 
EMT
Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society  FCAS
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries  FSA
Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW
Licensed Land Surveyor  LLS
Licensed Master Social Worker  LMSW
Licensed Psychologist  LP
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed practical nurse is the term used in much of the United States and most Canadian provinces to refer to a nurse who cares for "people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. The term licensed vocational nurses is used in...

 
LPN
Member of Congress  MC
Master of Accountancy
Master of Accountancy
Master of Accountancy , alternatively Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Science in Accountancy , is a graduate professional degree designed to prepare students for public accounting and to provide them with the 150 credit hours required by most states before taking the...

 
M.Acc.
Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...

 
MA
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...

 
MFA
Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...

 
M.Ed.
Master of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy
A Master of Pharmacy is an academic degree in the field of pharmacy, which may be undergraduate or postgraduate depending on the country concerned. In many countries, it has superseded a Bachelor of Pharmacy as the prerequisite for registration to practice as a pharmacist...

 
MPharm
Master of Public Accountancy  MPA
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration is a professional post-graduate degree in Public Administration. The MPA program prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state/provincial, and federal/national government, and increasingly in nongovernmental organization and...

 
MPA
Master of Nonprofit Administration
Master of Nonprofit Organizations
The Master of Nonprofit Organizations , Master of Nonprofit Management , Master of Not-for-Profit Leadership , Master of Nonprofit Studies , Master of Public Affairs , Master of Philanthropic Studies and similarly named degrees offer graduate-level training in management and leadership in the...

MNA
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health are multi-disciplinary professional degrees awarded for studies in areas related to public health....

 
MPH
Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...

 
MS
Professional Engineer
Professional Engineer
Regulation of the engineering profession is established by various jurisdictions of the world to protect the safety, well-being and other interests of the general public, and to define the licensure process through which an engineer becomes authorized to provide professional services to the...

 
PE
Professional Geologist  PG
Registered Architect  RA
Registered Dental Assistant  RDA
Registered Landscape Architect  RLA
Registered Land Surveyor  RLS
Registered Parliamentarian  RP
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
A Registered Respiratory Therapist is a cardiopulmonary therapist and specialist who is required to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients...

 
RRT
Structural Engineer
Structural engineer
Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants...

 
SE
Companion of The Imperial Order of the Crown of India
Order of the Crown of India
The Imperial Order of the Crown of India is an order in the British honours system.The Order was established by Queen Victoria in 1878, when she became Empress of India. The Order is open only to women; no new appointments have been made after the Partition of India in 1947...

CI
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