The Religious Education Credentialing Program (RECP) is a three-level Program designed to strengthen faith development in Unitarian Universalist congregations by providing a well-defined professional development pathway for religious educators. Candidates may enter the Program at either the Skilled or Advanced level. Each level requires the candidate to demonstrate applied knowledge and skill in a number of competency areas.

The Skilled Level credential is awarded by the UUA Professional Development Programs Manager (PDPM) on behalf of the Religious Education Credentialing Committee (RECC). Advanced Level and Leadership Level candidates are evaluated by the RECC at an interview after they have submitted a portfolio and other completion materials.