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.  

NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program is nothing short of a stepping stone for success. Each designation is designed to help credit professionals of all levels expand their understanding of credit management. 

NACM’s Professional Certification Program allows designation seekers to hone their credit management skills and immerse themselves in the industry, whether they’re new to the field or looking to brush up on credit knowledge.  

Minimizing potential risk is top of mind for B2B credit professionals. Whether that’s the risk of fraud, payment default or bankruptcy. NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides essential knowledge for credit professionals to safeguard against risk and overcome any challenges they encounter. 

Whether you have been in your current role for over a decade or if you are just starting out in the B2B credit industry, NACM’s Professional Certification Program can help you hone your skills and build confidence.  

The well-known saying tells us that knowledge is power. The more we learn, the more we can understand and apply in our daily lives. With NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals are able to nourish their minds with fundamental credit knowledge, helping them succeed in the B2B credit field.

Pursuing a designation through NACM’s professional certification courses requires a dedication to advancing your knowledge of credit and committing time and effort towards your education. 

On today’s episode of Extra Credit…From handling customer disputes to managing cases of bankruptcy, credit professionals are often faced with high-stress situations. However, prolonged stress can lead to burnout, particularly during the year-end when workloads intensify.