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New journeys can be intimidating, no matter how prepared you are. However, by staying focused and determined, you can accomplish any goal. NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program serves as a steppingstone in a credit professionals’ path to certification and outstanding leadership in their field. 

Continued education provides credit professionals of all experience levels with a wide range of benefits. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of a niche area of credit or looking to polish the essential skills you use daily, earning a designation through NACM’s Professional Certification Programs will help you accomplish just that.  

B2B credit management is a multi-faceted field that requires a diverse knowledge base and skill set. One of the fundamental requirements for credit managers is a strong understanding of business credit. The Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation, earned through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, accomplishes just that through mastery of three business credit related disciplines: Basic Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis I and Business Credit Principles. 

Earning a designation through one of NACM’s Professional Certification Programs can help credit managers across industries navigate career changes and promotions. For Michael Pica, CBA, CICP, credit and collections manager at Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Moon Township, PA), the journey to earning his Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation saw him through the transition to a new job.

B2B credit management requires a specific type of professional. Not only must they be knowledgeable and skillful in various aspects, but they must be proactive in their learning. NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills in B2B credit. 

Earning a designation through NACM’s Professional Certification Program is more than just an opportunity for continued education and career advancement, but a confidence boost for even the most seasoned credit professionals.  

To advance in any field, you must be willing to learn. Earning a designation through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals gain the skill set and knowledge base needed to grow professionally. 

The journey towards earning a designation is different for everyone. Whether you spread your courses out over a few months or finish it all in a shorter period, earning a designation is a testament to your dedication to learning and understanding the complicated field of credit management. For Lindsey Purks, CBA, credit manager at Carpenter Company (Richmond, VA), earning her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation was a long but rewarding journey, which instilled a newfound confidence in her work.