Regardless of your career, mastering your craft may seem like a lifelong journey, requiring the right tools and rigorous training under the guidance of a true expert. In the credit profession, a designation earned through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program, makes the pursuit of knowledge and professional growth an achievable feat. At each level, credit professionals gain the essential knowledge and skills needed to stand out and flourish in their field. 

Earning a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs is a big step in a credit manager’s career, as it refines the skills they use every day as they approach tricky credit dilemmas with a keen eye for detail. After being inspired by colleagues, Varsha Gurram, financial analyst II at Paraxel International (India) Pvt. Ltd. (Hyderabad, India), pursued her Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation.  

Expanding on your knowledge of credit management by completing one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs not only refines the skills you use every day but instills a newfound confidence in even the most experienced credit managers. For Pam Turner, CBA, collections specialist at ROMCO, Inc. (Carrollton, TX), earning her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation was an opportunity to not only grow in her career, but gain confidence even when facing the trickiest credit dilemmas.  

A credit professional’s role is a multi-faceted one. On top of assessing and mitigating risk, collaborating with departments and building relationships with customers, they have to adapt to company-wide and industry changes. Most recently, tariffs, severe weather events, disrupted supply chains and rising costs have created an unpredictable trade environment for businesses. NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program offers the essential knowledge and guidance for credit professionals to survive even the most challenging of periods. 

Earning a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs takes perseverance and dedication. It allows professionals to commit to deepening their understanding of business credit and best practices. For Vimal Patel, CCE, director of credit at OneSource Distributers (Oceanside, CA), earning his Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation was an opportunity to challenge himself to learn more about the credit profession and refine his skills.   

Earning a professional certification can be a transformative milestone in a credit professional’s career, opening doors to career growth and advancement. In recent years, hiring managers have increasingly valued certifications over traditional four-year college degrees. NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program helps both new and experienced credit professionals gain the practical knowledge and skillset needed to stand out and thrive in the B2B credit industry. 

The decision to pursue a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs is a big one and the journey can be long, but the opportunity to refine your skills and grow professionally makes the big step worth it.  

🎙️On today’s episode of Extra Credit …Being a leader is hard but leading during stressful periods where internal or external stressors seem to add pressure to your credit team can be even harder. Whether your company is undergoing a merger that throws everyone’s day-to-day work through a loop or economic instability brings added stress to everyone’s days, workplace challenges can pop up at any moment. But what can leaders do to ease tensions and calm their credit teams?