1. having official qualifications, certificates, or documents that prove one’s authority or competence in a particular field

Examples

• Only credentialed teachers are allowed to work in public schools.
• The hospital requires all nurses to be properly credentialed.
• She is a credentialed financial advisor with over ten years of experience.
• The credentialed journalist had access to the press conference.
• Many states require credentialed professionals to complete continuing education.
• The credentialed therapist specializes in family counseling.