No. That entry is described in terms of theoretical knowledge of a listed discipline plus the ability to solve practical problems in it, rather than a specific credential. In practice it is also understood to involve working in direct support of a professional in that discipline, so the absence of a degree requirement does not make it an easier route.
No credential means no shortcut — the burden simply moves
It is tempting to read a profession with no degree requirement as the least demanding option, and that reading is usually wrong. Where a baccalaureate settles the question in a single document, an assessment of theoretical knowledge and problem-solving ability has to be built from training records, internal procedures the applicant wrote, and a detailed account of what the person does when a result does not make sense. The listed disciplines are a closed set, so the first task is deciding honestly which one the work belongs to rather than choosing whichever sounds most impressive. Underneath, the general TN conditions do not move: citizenship of Canada or Mexico, prearranged employment with a U.S. employer rather than self-employment, and a role that genuinely matches the entry being claimed. A licensed adviser should assess the specific facts before anything is presented.
A first review should make a two-column comparison: the proposed duties on one side and the precise professional entry on the other. The deciding record is normally the employer letter, backed by the credential or experience document the entry calls for. An eligible Canadian can request TN classification when inspected for entry, while an employer may use an I-129 filing; neither method turns an independently run venture into permissible TN work. Hypothetical example: A geospatial imagery analyst is offered a U.S. role that mixes map interpretation with sales demonstrations. The review must decide whether the stated core duties, not the appealing title, fit a listed professional category before travel is planned.