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To advance in any field, you must be willing to learn. Earning a designation through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals gain the skill set and knowledge base needed to grow professionally. 
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 As…

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May 28, 2024
Obtaining certifications has become one of the most efficient ways to get started in or level up in your career. Credit professionals who go beyond the standard when earning their designation have the chance to earn a Designation of Excellence Award, created to honor designation holders at four distinct levels: the Credit Business Associate (CBA), Certified Business Fellow (CBF), Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA) and Certified Credit Executive (CCE). Each honoree has an unrelenting pursuit of excellence through enhanced and improved knowledge. Equally important is the desire to share…

May 24, 2024
 🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into the vital role credit managers play within their organizations. Discover how making your voices heard can lead to significant improvements and drive success! ✨ Special Guest: Brian Morgan, Senior Director of Strategy for Invoice to Cash at BlackLine, shares strategies you can implement to elevate your role. 📊 The 2024 State of AR Automation Survey is NOW OPEN! Take the Survey today to amplify your voice and contribute to the future of AR automation. Complete the survey by May 31 to receive the full results and stay ahead of industry…

May 22, 2024
More than 50 years ago, NACM leader and visionary O.D. Glaus founded NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, in which credit professionals can gain the knowledge and expertise in the field of B2B credit. A program that not only equips trade creditors for the demands of their role but launches them towards unparalleled success.

May 14, 2024
The value of credentials in professions has risen in recent years. Though college degrees used to be the standard of experience needed to get a job—certifications are starting to boom. Being recognized as a certified credit professional shows commitment and dedication to your credit management career.

May 10, 2024
💻 Customer payment portals have evolved in the last few decades with the growth of automation—playing a paramount role of processes in the B2B credit world. However, the integration of automation varies across each portal. 🌟 Hear from Christian Pedersen, CCE and Sondra Thornhill!

May 8, 2024
Credit professionals must consistently learn to advance their careers, whether through on-the-job training and experience or formal education, supported by their company’s assistance. By earning designations through NACM’s Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can learn and enhance their skillset in various aspects of B2B credit.