Maximize Your Accomplishment:  Sharing Your CRAA® Certification on Social Media

Showcasing your CRAA® is a powerful way to highlight your dedication to professional development, enhance your personal brand, and build credibility within your network. It also opens doors to new opportunities and connections. You’ve worked hard to achieve CRAA® certification — celebrate and share your success!

Sharing Your Certification on LinkedIn

To help you showcase your journey in the CRAA® Program, follow these simple steps to update your profile and highlight your achievement effectively.

Adding the Designation Behind Your Name

  • Log in to LinkedIn and navigate to your profile.
  • Click on the “Me” icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select “View Profile”.
  • Click the pencil icon next to your profile photo and headline to edit your profile.
  • Enter CRAA® Certification details: .
    • First Name:  Leave your first name unchanged.
    • Last Name:  Add "CRAA" after your last name, separated by a comma. (Example: Nolan Noone, CRAA)
  • Click “Save” to finalize your changes.

Adding Your Certification to the "Licenses & Certifications" Section

  • Log in to LinkedIn and navigate to your profile.
  • Click on “Add Profile Section.”
  • Under “Add to Profile,” select “Recommended,” then choose “Add Licenses & Certifications.”
    • Name:  Enter Certified Real Assets Analyst™ (CRAA® Certification)
    • Issuing Organization:  Enter "Real Property and Infrastructure Institute (RPII)".
    • Issue Date:  Select the month and year you received your certification.
    • Expiration Date:  Leave this field blank, unless your certification has lapsed or been surrendered.
    • Credential ID:  Leave this field blank.
    • Certification URL:  Leave this field blank.
  • Click “Save” to finalize your changes.

For Candidates:  Sharing Your Participation

  • Log in to LinkedIn and navigate to your profile.
  • Click on “Add Profile Section.”
  • Under “Add to Profile,” select “Recommended,” then choose “Add Licenses & Certifications.”
    • Name:  Enter "Candidate for CRAA® Certification"
    • Issuing Organization:  Enter "Real Property and Infrastructure Institute (RPII)".
    • Issue Date:  Leave this date blank.
    • Expiration Date:  Leave this field blank.
    • Credential ID:  Leave this field blank.
    • Certification URL:  Leave this field blank.
  • Click “Save” to finalize your changes.

    • Note:  Ensure your LinkedIn profile accurately reflects your active or inactive pursuit of CRAA® certification. If you do not earn your certification or no longer have a good faith belief you will successfully pass the CRAA® Exam, you must promptly remove this section from your LinkedIn profile.

Sharing Your Certification on Other Social Media Platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

If you have successfully obtained CRAA® certification and are an active certificant (i.e., up-to-date with all renewal requirements), you can highlight your certification on social media. Here’s how to do it appropriately:

  • Include Designation After Your Name:  On platforms like Facebook and Instagram, you may include "CRAA" after your name in your profile (e.g., “Nolan Noone, CRAA”).
  • Restrictions for X (formerly Twitter):  You may not include "CRAA" in your handle. For example, "@NolanNooneCRAA" would be improper. Your certification should only be listed immediately following your given name and surname in your profile description.
  • No Reference with Fictitious Names:  You may not reference your certification if you utilize a fictitious name or identity on social media.

Note:  Always ensure that your use of the CRAA® designation is accurate and reflects your current certification status. Misuse of the certification mark or incorrect representation can undermine the credibility of your achievement.

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