Earning a designation can be a transformative journey—filled with both challenges and triumphs. Not all credit professionals start out as in credit, so acquiring the right skills is necessary to thrive in the industry. NACM’s Professional Certification Program gives credit professionals rigorous courses of credit education. Whether you’re just coming into the industry or are a long-standing vet, knowledge is an asset. 

NACM’s Professional Certification Program gives members an opportunity to deepen their understanding of different areas of credit management. FCIB’s Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation is earned by first completing an intensive 13-week course focusing on global credit and risk management and passing the CICP exam.  

Venezuela faces worsening economic and political hardship after President Nicolás Maduro’s election, sparking global outcry over corruption and persistent economic problems. The United States has firmly halted any efforts to ease sanctions and is expected to intensify these measures unless President Maduro resigns.

When you’re at work, it feels like there is nothing scarier than getting called into the boss’s office. Whether it’s a performance review or notes on a recent project, getting feedback can be tough. For many supervisors, it’s just as hard to give this feedback as it is for employees to receive, but why?

In the journey of professional and personal growth, the role of a mentor can be transformative. A great mentor doesn’t just offer advice; they inspire, challenge and support their mentees in ways that shape their future success. But what makes a mentor truly exceptional?

Credit limits are put in place to be the maximum amount of money that can be borrowed or used through a financial product or service. They can be based on factors such as credit scores, credit history and income. For example, consumer credit cards are a form of an unsecured line of credit and the credit limit is the amount that can be charged on the card.

Cash application is a vital component of the accounts receivable (AR) process. It involves matching incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and invoices, and then posting the payments to the appropriate accounts.

Credit professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their processes and build customer relationships, all while aiming to minimize risk while maximizing profit. Certifications earned through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program equips credit professionals with the tools to not only achieve these goals but foster their professional and personal development.  

NACM’s Professional Certification Program gives credit professionals a variety of educational courses based on the ins and outs of credit topics. With six levels of certification, credit professionals can jump in where they want to learn.