Tag: credit education

For Nancy Burkard, CCE, senior credit manager at TD SYNNEX (Greenville, SC), earning her Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation was a deliberate career move that helped her take a more active role in risk management.

For credit professionals, NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs are tried-and-true paths to professional development. Regardless of whether you’re new to credit or need a refresher, each certification provides the knowledge and skills bringing you closer to your education goals. 

After 15 years of working in the credit industry, Tami Vitales, CBA, credit analyst at the Imagine Group (Shakopee, MN), decided to pursue her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation.

NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs are the essential building blocks of a thriving credit career. Each designation builds on the last, equipping credit professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the business-to-business (B2B) credit landscape with confidence. 

For Heather Re-DeGunia, CBF, CCRA, senior credit representative at Ag Processing, Inc. (Omaha, NE), earning her Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA) designation provided a strong foundation in financial statement analysis, including how to properly evaluate and interpret financial data.

Melissa Monroe, CBA, accounts receivable lead at Team Fishel (Columbus, OH), took this to heart. Encouraged by her manager, Monroe enrolled in NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program and recently earned her Credit Business Associate (CBA), a milestone she describes as both fulfilling and empowering.

The certification program is a valuable resource for credit managers worldwide. Sankar Nair, CICP, senior credit analyst at Daikin Middle East and Africa FZE (Abu Dhabi, UAE) sought his Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation to deepen his expertise in credit and trade finance.

Earning a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Programs takes perseverance and dedication. It allows professionals to commit to deepening their understanding of business credit and best practices. For Vimal Patel, CCE, director of credit at OneSource Distributers (Oceanside, CA), earning his Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation was an opportunity to challenge himself to learn more about the credit profession and refine his skills. 

The decision to pursue a designation through one of NACM and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs is a big one and the journey can be long, but the opportunity to refine your skills and grow professionally makes the big step worth it.