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Boosting credibility and skills: The value of certifications for credit professionals 

Certifications serve as a powerful tool, elevating you from rookie status to a recognized expert by validating your abilities and expanding your knowledge. For experienced credit professionals, certifications not only strengthen credibility but also refine existing skills, offering a valuable opportunity to refresh and stay current in an ever-evolving industry. Designations earned through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program transform credit professionals of any level to outstanding leaders in their field.  


Education plays a pivotal role in shaping a professional’s career by providing the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a competitive job market. Beyond that, education also fosters personal growth, boosts confidence and builds a strong network that can support career advancement. By continuously learning, you not only improve your current role but also position yourself fo…

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May 1, 2024
In the B2B credit industry, continuous learning is essential. Credit professionals must master a wide range of topics, from financial analysis to customer service. Designations through NACM’s Professional Certification Program, offer a pathway to gaining the major skills and knowledge needed for this dynamic profession. Lorielle Champagne, CCE, regional credit manager at H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (Arlington, TX) said earning her Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation was the next step in her education journey with NACM. “I had been wanting to achieve it as the CCE is a …

Apr 30, 2024
NACM’s Professional Certification Program gives all credit professionals tools for success. With six levels of certification, credit managers have a wide range of options to learn about—whether it is learning something completely new or brushing up on already-acquired skills.

Apr 24, 2024
The goal for B2B credit managers is to wisely offer credit to customers, minimize nonpayment risk and foster business relationships. It is through NACM’s Professional Certification Program, that credit professionals are able to learn or re-educate themselves on various aspects of trade credit, becoming a more efficient credit leader in the process. Jackson Subbert, CBA, credit analyst II at Lennox Industries Inc. (Richardson, TX), earned his Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation to better understand the credit industry. “I was typically reviewing the financial health of different c…

Apr 23, 2024
B2B trade credit professionals are not confined to any one set of responsibilities or one single role. It’s a profession that branches out into multiple areas of work. Even for those who did not start out in the profession at the beginning of their career—credit has opened doors for new opportunities. Through NACM’s Professional Certification Program, credit professionals have the tools they need to explore more about their passion and learn new skills.

Apr 10, 2024
Growing in your career means always striving for more. It means growing in your knowledge and skill set that will make you an asset for any company you work for. That is why NACM established the six-level Professional Certification Program for credit professionals to learn and sharpen their skills, further enhancing their credibility both in their company and their field.

Apr 9, 2024
NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides six quality levels of education for credit professionals either seeking new skills or sharpening the skills they already have. And for Angela Dixon, CBF, CCRA, lead credit underwriter at Cary Oil Co., Inc. (Cary, NC), earning one certification was just the beginning of her designation journey.