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Time after time, NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program has proven to be a catalyst for professional growth for credit professionals. Each certification provides a strong foundation of core principles and best practices relevant to multiple areas within credit management. More than just a learning experience, the program transforms participants, equipping them with the confidence and knowledge to make greater contributions to the credit profession. 

Earning a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs is a testament to not only deepening your understanding of the tenets of business credit, but a critical step in any credit professional’s career. For MacKenzie Bogart, CBA, billing supervisor at SAIF Corporation (Salem, OR), earning her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation is an important step of her career journey. 

Mitigating risk is always top of mind for credit professionals, guiding both strategy and day-to-day operations. But for those working in international trade, the stakes are even higher—making proactive risk management a necessity. Credit professionals who earn certifications through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program gain a critical advantage by developing deep, industry-specific expertise. 

Ongoing education plays a critical role in driving both personal and professional growth. As industries evolve and new challenges emerge, staying informed and upskilled helps professionals make smarter decisions, improve performance and unlock new opportunities. NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program has helped numerous credit professionals hone their skills and gain essential knowledge to enhance their prospects in the world of credit management.  

Business-to-business (B2B) credit management is a dynamic and often unpredictable profession. From shifting economic conditions and industry trends to bankruptcy and insolvency, credit managers are doing their best to stay proactive and adaptable. To help professionals succeed in this demanding field, NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program offers a structured path to develop core competencies. With six designations available, the program provides the knowledge base and tools necessary for long-term success in credit management. 

For many credit professionals, NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs help form a bedrock of knowledge that assists them in their day-to-day work. Whether navigating a tricky conversation with a customer or setting firm standards for extending credit, knowledge gleaned from professional certification courses shines through.  For Lauren Wondrash, CBA, credit analyst for Green Bay Packaging (Green Bay, WI), earning her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation gave her a more in-depth understanding of the credit field.  “My greatest success was seeing how my studying…

Business-to-business (B2B) credit management is a dynamic field shaped by ongoing economic and industry shifts. These changes demand that credit professionals stay sharp and proactive. Through NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs, credit professionals gain the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate risks and drive strategic decision-making. 

Credit professionals may begin their professional certification journey at any point in their career. Whether they are brand new to the industry or have worked in the field for a decade, earning a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs reflects a desire to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the dynamic business credit field.  Having been a member of NACM since 2007, Nikki Wilkins, CBA, credit manager at Lodge Lumber (Houston, TX), has taken the first step in her professional certification journey by earning her Credit Business Ass…