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Certification journey takes perseverance and commitment 

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 (Temecula, 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 prac…
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 eas…

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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.

Apr 3, 2024
At NACM, we pride ourselves on the professional advancement of our members. By providing them with opportunities to learn, grow and succeed, our members can not only improve but add value to the B2B credit profession—which is why NACM established its’ six-level Professional Certification Program, allowing credit professionals to widen their credit knowledge and skills, significantly improving their performance at the workplace. Abby Haymore, CBF, assistant credit manager at Sunroc Corporation (Orem, UT), recently earned her Certified Business Fellow (CBF) as a means to challenge and…

Apr 2, 2024
Earning designations are not limited to those who are new to the industry. Whether advancing your career, expanding your knowledge on basic information or learning new skills, NACM’s Professional Certification Program helps credit professionals with career growth.