Not only should every educator above the rank of instructor be expected to be a member of one of the professional organizations, but his first qualification for membership as an educator should be so sharply scrutinized that membership would be equivalent to certification to teach the subject.

* Association of Government Accountants, government accounting professional organization, that administers the CGFM certification

Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task.

< p > Most certification programs are created, sponsored, or affiliated with professional associations, trade organizations, or IT vendors interested in raising standards.

In order to apply professional standards, increase the level of practice, and possibly protect the public ( though this is also the domain of licensure ), a professional organization might establish a certification.

* The Certification of Competency in Business AnalysisTM ( CCBA ®) designation is a professional certification for business analysis practitioners who want to be recognized for their expertise and skills by earning formal recognition.

Other professional certifications include certifications such as medical licenses, Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, nursing board certification, diplomas in social work.

In most countries, a Bachelor's degree in engineering represents the first step towards professional certification and the degree program itself is certified by a professional body.

Professions such as architecture, engineering, geology, and land surveying require varying lengths of apprenticeships before one can be granted a ' professional ' certification.

In other nations, such as the United States, where professional licensing is not legally required, professional organizations provide certification programs that publicly identify qualified individuals.

* Internal Control Institute, a professional certification in internal control

A Certified Professional Midwife ( CPM ) is a knowledgeable, skilled and professional independent midwifery practitioner who has met the standards for certification set by the North American Registry of Midwives ( NARM ) and is qualified to provide the midwives model of care.

While government regulation of the use of this professional title is less universal than for " dietician ", the field is supported by many high-level academic programs, up to and including the Doctoral level, and has its own voluntary certification board, professional associations, and peer-reviewed journals, e. g. the American Society for Nutrition and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The College is still operating today, offering professional courses for native speakers ( for educational certification, law and business ) as well as courses for foreign students.

Physical therapists who work for professional sport teams often have this specialized certification.

In the United States, most states have a professional organization for continuing education and certification in recreation management.

The National Recreation and Park Association administers a certification program called the CPRP ( Certified Park and Recreation Professional ) that is considered a national standard for professional recreation specialist practices.

Legal requirements for the licensing or certification of professional software engineers vary around the world.

Broader certification of general software engineering skills is available through various professional societies.

It also reaches out to the community through initiatives such as Art Links to Literacy, combining programs for underserved students at District of Columbia Public Schools and their parents and caregivers with professional development for their teachers.

He has been honored by various cultural and professional associations, including the Urban League, the League of Women Voters, the Players Club, PEN-American Center, Literacy Volunteers of New York, the American Institute of Architects and the Charles A. Dana Foundation.

For example, in order to become a fully qualified teaching professional in Hong Kong working in a state or government-funded school, one needs to have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (" PGDE ") or a Bachelor's degree in Education (" BEd ") at an approved tertiary educational institution or university.

The university is organized into seven schools, including academic schools of Humanities and Sciences and Earth Sciences as well as professional schools of Business, Education, Engineering, Law, and Medicine.

It also provides a range of consultancies and customised professional development programs for executives through its Executive Education Unit.

It is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by several professional agencies.

Fudan University comprises 17 full-time schools, 69 departments, 73 bachelor's degree programs, 22 disciplines and 134 sub-disciplines authorized to confer Ph. D. degrees, 201 master degree programs, 6 professional degree programs, 7 key social science research centers of Ministry of Education P. R. C, 9 national basic science research and training institutes and 25 post-doctoral research stations.

As of the Fall 2010, the New Brunswick-Piscataway campuses include 19 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, including the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Communication and Information, the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, the School of Engineering, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, the Graduate School, the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, the Graduate School of Education, the School of Management and Labor Relations, Mason Gross School of the Arts, the College of Nursing, the Rutgers Business School and the School of Social Work.

The Institute for Informal Jewish Education aims to support Jewish educators in creating meaningful Jewish experiences through professional development opportunities including pre-service experiences, in-service experiences related to educators ’ practice, practitioner research, curriculum development, and strategic organizational support.

The college is considered one of the exemplary professional preparation programs according to the North Carolina State Board of Education ’ s Higher Education Performance Report.

“ A series of online professional development courses that focus on specific content and target student learning needs can have positive effects on teacher knowledge and instructional practices ,” said Boston College Associate Professor of Education Laura O ’ Dwyer.

This type of research-based and outcomes-focused study has lent credibility to the idea that online professional development can and will serve an important role in supporting the educational goals of the United States Department of Education.

The college has close connections with the University Department for Continuing Education, the Department of Education and other departments active in areas of professional and part – time study.

Middle East Education Through Technology ( MEET ) is an innovative educational initiative aimed at creating a common professional language between Israeli and Palestinian youth.

More than 50 liberal arts and professional programs are offered through the College's seven schools: Arts and Communication ; Business ; Culture and Society ; Education ; Engineering ; Nursing, Health & Exercise Science ; and Science.

** Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, with a concentration in: professional studies

** Elementary Education Grades 1-5, with a concentration in: professional studies

** Elementary Education & Special Education Mild / Moderate, Grades 1-5, with a concentration in: professional studies

** Middle School Education Grades 4-8, with a concentration in: professional studies

** Secondary Education Grades 6-12, with a concentration in: professional studies

* George Steele ( born 1937 ), professional wrestler nicknamed " The Animal "

* Road Warrior Animal ( born 1960 ), the best-known ring persona of professional wrestler Joe Laurinaitis

* Dave Batista ( born 1969 ), professional wrestler nicknamed " The Animal "

* Tony Atlas ( born 1954 ), a professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and powerlifter

The contemporary historian James W. Loewen agrees with the oral traditions in his book, Lies Across America: What Our Historic Markers and Monuments Get Wrong ( 1999 ), but there is not a consensus within the professional academic community.

The term Building design professional ( or Design professional ), by contrast, is a much broader term including professionals who practice independently under an alternate profession, such as engineering professionals, or those who assist in the practice architecture under the supervision of a licensed architect, such as architectural technologists and intern architects.

Other awards for excellence in architecture are given by national professional associations such as the American Institute of Architects ( AIA ), the Royal Institute of British Architects ( RIBA ), the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada ( RAIC ) and the Institute of Architects Bangladesh ( IAB ).

* Adrian Diaconu ( born 1978 ), Romanian professional boxer

* Adrian Morley ( born 1977 ), English professional rugby player

In 1965, after a stadium ( Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium ), was built, the city of Atlanta felt the time was right to start pursuing professional football.

* Calamity Jane Martha Jane Canary ( May 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903 ), better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, and professional scout best known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok.

Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (), also referred to as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam or simply Ajax ( after the legendary Greek hero ), is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Associazione Sportiva Roma (, ), commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome.

* A. W. ( wrestler ), a ring name of professional wrestler and manager Brian Bary Jossie

In the United States and Canada, professional Major League Baseball ( MLB ) teams are divided into the National League ( NL ) and American League ( AL ), each with three divisions: East, West, and Central.

Charlton was related to several professional footballers on his mother's side of the family: his uncles were Jack Milburn ( Leeds United and Bradford City ), George Milburn ( Leeds United and Chesterfield ), Jim Milburn ( Leeds United and Bradford City ) and Stan Milburn ( Chesterfield, Leicester City and Rochdale ), and legendary Newcastle United and England footballer Jackie Milburn, was his mother's cousin.

* The Band ( wrestling ), the Total Nonstop Wrestling name for the professional wrestling stable New World Order

* Phil Blitz ( born 1984 ), professional wrestler

On November 15, 2007, attention was brought once again to Barry Bonds as he was indicted by a federal grand jury for perjury and obstruction of justice in connection to his testimony before the grand jury regarding the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative ( BALCO ), a San Francisco Bay area lab known to be involved in the distribution of steroids to professional athletes.

* Anthony Dupuis ( born 1973 ), professional tennis player

* Black Buffalo ( wrestler ) ( born 1974 ), Japanese professional wrestler