Certifications/Licenses

Boost Your Public Health Career with Certifications & Licensure

Public health is one of the most important and exciting professions. No other field has as much impact on the health and wellbeing of people.  Certification/Licensure in a specialty is an excellent means of demonstrating your commitment to the field, staying current on emerging issues, and gaining and communicating the breadth and depth of your knowledge and skills. 

Stand out among your colleagues and with potential employers

• Promote yourself in your email signature, on your business card, on a webpage, and in directories
• Add to your name for a meeting program, in a presentation title slide, or in the byline of a published article
• Include in a grant proposal
• Update your resume/CV

Rationale for Certification/Licensure

• Assists with career advancement or new opportunities
• Boosts your credibility, open doors to leadership roles, and position yourself as an expert in the field. In the early days of your career, they can provide added value.
• Validates Professional Expertise
• Indicates that you possess a deep understanding of principles, practices, and methods.
• Boosts Credibility and Reputation
• Fosters respect, credibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates Commitment to High Standards in The Field
• Establishes and maintain the highest standards by staying informed about emerging issues, innovative practices, and new research findings in the field, and that you intend to continuously improve and grow professionally

Certifications/Licenses open doors to new opportunities, and position you as a leader with visibility, respect, and financial compensation.