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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.

Whether you’re new to the profession or changing careers, education is vital for success in credit management. With NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals of all levels can broaden their knowledge and sharpen their skill set to progress in the B2B credit field. 

Having spent just two years in the credit field, Melinda Parrish, CBA, credit manager at Archer Daniels Midland Company (Decatur, IL), earned her Credit Business Associate (CBA) to increase her knowledge in the credit world. “I figured if I was going to take classes, I might as well be working towards a certification at the same time,” she said. 

On today’s episode of Extra Credit…Year-end slowed or delayed payments have become common practice for businesses. Mastering strategies to handle these slow payers will keep cash flowing and risk at bay as you close out the year. Here’s your survival guide to tackling year-end collections so you can ward off any cash flow scares.

One of the most important yet sometimes scary aspects of B2B credit management is business and credit law. Petrifying scenarios, like major clients filing for bankruptcy, can leave even the most seasoned credit professionals frozen in terror. By earning the Certified Business Fellow (CBF) designation through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals can stand fearless in the face of business and credit law. 

Balancing continued education, work and family can be a challenge, whether you have to pay extra attention to your schedule or spend a couple of late nights studying. But the balancing act will feel worthwhile when you earn your designation, a mark of your continued efforts to learn more about the credit industry and your dedication to advancing your career.  

“I want to show that I am dedicated to my job and that I have plans to continue developing and growing as a professional in the credit industry,” said Cristal Gonzalez, CBF, credit analyst at Mueller, Inc. (Ballinger, TX).

For those new to the B2B credit industry, earning one of NACM’s professional designations can be a big step. For Rachel Homer, credit assistant at Hajoca Corporation (Salt Lake City, UT), earning her Credit Business Associate designation helped her transition into the credit profession.