Member Spotlight: Persistence Pays Off

NACM’s Professional Certification Program gives credit professionals the opportunity to earn designations and apply useful knowledge to excel in their career. For some, the journey to success is a straight path—but for others, the journey takes them over a few hurdles before reaching the finish line. The certification program equips both new and experienced credit professionals with the tools needed to overcome challenges and succeed.

As a credit professional who works for a company that encourages ongoing learning, Elizabeth Roush, CBA, credit and collections analyst at Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. (Seattle, WA), was determined to earn the Credit Business Associate (CBA). She said the best part of her experience was being able to learn in her own time. “I took college courses over a long period of time and when I finally ended up in credit for my company, I buckled down and finished my accounting degree,” Rodgers said. “When I learned I could get additional educational experience, I started looking at NACM and their certification program. I had already attended some of the courses previously, so I was familiar with the testing.”

Earning the CBA has left Roush with a sense of professional fulfillment. “It makes me so proud of myself to accomplish this,” she said. “NACM provides a lot of valuable information for many different jobs, so there is something for everyone. Plus, I deal with a lot of international customers, so pursuing another designation such as the Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) or International Certified Credit Executive (ICCE) would be worthwhile!”

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For more information about each designation within NACM’s Professional Certification Program, visit our website.