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Learning that pays off: How certification fuels career growth in credit

Ongoing education plays a critical role in driving both personal and professional growth. As industries evolve and new challenges emerge, staying informed and upskilled helps professionals make smarter decisions, improve performance and unlock new opportunities. NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program has helped numerous credit professionals hone their skills and gain essential knowledge to enhance their prospects in the world of credit management.  


For many credit professionals, NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs help form a bedrock of knowledge that assists them in their day-to-day work. Whether navigating a tricky conversation with a customer or setting firm standards for extending credit, knowledge gleaned from professional certification courses shines through.

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Jan 22, 2025
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. 

Jan 15, 2025
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. 

Jan 14, 2025
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.

Jan 10, 2025
On today’s episode of Extra Credit…Credit professionals are no strangers to mistakes—whether it’s making hasty decisions, overlooking fraudulent activity or miscommunication. Regardless of where you are in your career, learning from your mistakes can help you lead others more effectively and grow as a professional.