How to Put LPT in Your Name and Resume (Correct Format)

You passed the LEPT, completed your oath taking, and now you're officially a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT). Congratulations! Now comes the question every new passer asks: how exactly do I put LPT in my name?This guide covers the correct format for your name, resume, social media profiles, and email signatures — including how to combine LPT with graduate degrees like MAED, MAT, and PhD.

The Correct Way to Write LPT After Your Name

The standard format for writing LPT after your name follows Philippine professional naming conventions:

Key rules:

• Use a comma between your last name and LPT
• LPT is always capitalized — never write "lpt" or "Lpt"
• No periods between the letters — it's "LPT" not "L.P.T."
• Place LPT after your surname, not before your first name

The LPT title is a post-nominal — it comes after your name, just like how engineers use "Engr." and accountants use "CPA." To understand what LPT means and how it differs from LEPT, see our What Does LPT Mean? guide.

LPT with Graduate Degrees (MAED, MAT, MA, PhD)

Many teachers pursue graduate studies while teaching. Here's how to correctly format LPT alongside other credentials:

How to Put LPT in Your Resume

Your LPT credential should appear in multiple sections of your resume to maximize its impact:

Resume Header

Professional Summary

Licenses & Certifications Section

Including your PRC license number adds credibility and makes it easy for employers to verify your credentials.

LPT in Social Media and Email Signatures

Facebook

Many new LPT holders proudly add the title to their Facebook name. You can update your display name to include ", LPT" as a suffix. Facebook generally allows professional titles when editing your name.

LinkedIn

On LinkedIn, add LPT in two places: (1) after your name in your profile header and (2) under the "Licenses & Certifications" section with your PRC details. This helps recruiters and schools find you when searching for licensed teachers.

Email Signature

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When Can You Officially Use LPT?

You can officially use LPT after your name only when all three conditions are met:

1. You passed the LEPT — your name appears on the official PRC list of passers
2. You completed the oath-taking ceremony — this is the formal induction where you pledge to uphold professional ethics
3. You received your Certificate of Registration — your official PRC license document

The oath-taking ceremony is typically scheduled within weeks of the results release. For details on the oath-taking process and requirements, see our LEPT 2026 Requirements guide. To learn what LPT means and the full process of becoming one, read What Does LPT Mean?.

Planning how to celebrate? See our LPT Passer Celebration Ideas for tarpaulin designs and inspirational quotes. And if you haven't taken the exam yet, check our How to Become an LPT guide for the complete step-by-step process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer: Naming conventions may vary by institution. Always verify the latest PRC guidelines at prc.gov.ph.