Member Spotlights Archive

When it comes to earning a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs, no two journeys look the same. For Andrea Marquez, CBA, credit associate at Viterra USA (Omaha, NE), the journey to earning her Credit Business Associate (CBA) degree coincided with her going back to school to earn her master’s degree. Juggling a heavy course load may have been difficult, but Marquez was determined to earn her designation and advance her career.  

Credit professionals who earn designations from NACM’s and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Programs always have an inspiring story to tell. Their enthusiasm and sense of accomplishment is evident as they speak of their designation journey. Each designee leaves with a higher level of knowledge and insight to guide them and help them grow in their career. 

When it comes to credit management, no other certification class can supercharge your credit analysis skills quite like NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs. For Carlos Merida, CBA, credit analyst at Atlas Copco Compressors (Rock Hill, SC), earning his Credit Business Associate designation helped strengthen the skills he uses everyday working in credit.  

Everyone loves a success story. Watching the hero of your favorite film or book overcome challenges can inspire you to keep going. The same can be said of credit professionals who face numerous challenges every day. NACM’s and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Programs does its part in shaping the credit professionals’ story, providing them all the knowledge and tools needed to conquer their challenges like a hero uses their superpowers to defeat their enemies.  

Whether you’ve been working in the credit field for years, decades or only a matter of months, furthering your education is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your skills and immerse yourself in the field. For Jackson Wodiuk, CBA, credit specialist at Senergy Petroleum (Gilbert, AZ), earning his Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs was an opportunity to learn and build connections within the credit industry. 

It’s safe to say that one of the top goals for credit professionals—apart from maximizing profit and minimizing risk—is to gain more knowledge in their field. With all the intricacies and nuances of business-to-business (B2B) credit, knowing where to start can be a challenge, especially for new credit managers. By earning certifications through NACM’s and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Programs, credit professionals can gain in-depth knowledge and learn about different strategies to thrive in their field. 

Earning a designation through one of NACM’s and FCIB’s six professional designation programs is not only an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the credit field, but a means to boost your career with newfound creditability. 

Everyone has the capacity to learn, whether it’s practicing new skills or applying yourself in school. However, earning a certification takes an extra level of effort, especially when it’s aimed at advancing your career. Credit professionals ready to excel in their roles will earn designations through NACM’s and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs, each level providing them the tools and knowledge to improve their practices and make informed credit decisions.