CUOCP® Credential Verification Guide for Employers
Official credential verification: verification@nacup.org
The Certified Utility Operations & Capital Professional (CUOCP®) credential is an independent, exam-based professional certification administered by the North American Council of Utility Professionals (NACUP).
This page provides employers, hiring managers, and third parties with official guidance on how to verify CUOCP® certification status.
Purpose of Credential Verification
Credential verification allows employers to independently confirm that an individual:
Successfully passed the CUOCP® examination
Holds an active CUOCP® credential in good standing
Has not had their certification suspended or revoked
Verification supports informed hiring, promotion, and professional development decisions without reliance on self-reported claims.
What the CUOCP® Credential Represents
CUOCP® certification signifies that an individual has demonstrated applied professional judgment across utility operations and capital program leadership environments through a rigorous, proctored examination.
The credential is:
Exam-based
Asset-agnostic (electric, gas, water, infrastructure)
Independent of employer training programs
Non-regulatory and voluntary
CUOCP® complements — but does not replace — licensure, employer qualification programs, or regulatory requirements.
How to Verify a CUOCP® Credential
Official Verification Process
Employers may verify CUOCP® certification status through NACUP’s official credential verification process.
Verification confirms:
Credential holder name
Credential title (CUOCP®)
Certification status (Active / Expired / Revoked)
Initial issue date
Expiration date (if applicable)
To request verification, contact:
Credential Verification
📧 verification@nacup.org
Verification requests are typically processed within 2–3 business days.
Acceptable Verification Documentation
CUOCP® credential holders may provide:
A digital CUOCP® certificate (PDF)
Credential verification confirmation from NACUP
Employers should rely on NACUP’s official verification response rather than screenshots, resumes, or third-party profiles.
Certification Validity & Status
CUOCP® credentials are issued for a defined certification cycle and are subject to NACUP’s recertification requirements.
Credential status may be:
Active – Credential is valid and in good standing
Expired – Credential holder has not completed recertification
Revoked – Credential has been withdrawn due to policy or ethics violations
NACUP reserves the right to update credential status at any time in accordance with published policies.
What Verification Does Not Confirm
Credential verification does not confirm:
Employment history
Job performance
Regulatory authorization
Licensure or statutory qualifications
Employer-specific training completion
CUOCP® certification should be evaluated alongside other professional qualifications.
Use of the CUOCP® Credential by Employees
Credential holders may reference CUOCP®:
On resumes
On professional profiles (e.g., LinkedIn)
In internal promotion or development discussions
Credential holders may not imply:
NACUP endorsement of an employer
Regulatory approval
Authority beyond the scope of the credential
Improper use may result in credential review or revocation.
Credential Audits & Integrity
NACUP maintains ongoing oversight of credential integrity and may:
Audit credential status
Investigate misrepresentation
Suspend or revoke credentials where appropriate
This ensures employers can rely on CUOCP® as a credible professional benchmark.
Questions from Employers
For employer-specific questions related to credential meaning, verification, or certification status: