Tag: Credit Management

NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program is nothing short of a stepping stone for success. Each designation is designed to help credit professionals of all levels expand their understanding of credit management. 

NACM’s Professional Certification Program allows designation seekers to hone their credit management skills and immerse themselves in the industry, whether they’re new to the field or looking to brush up on credit knowledge.  

Jonathan Chandler, CBF, CICP, senior credit analyst at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds (Lost Hills, CA), earned his Credit Business Fellow (CBF) designation to stay informed and enhance his understanding of the legal aspects of credit, with the long-term goal of pursuing the esteemed Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation. 

Whether you have been in your current role for over a decade or if you are just starting out in the B2B credit industry, NACM’s Professional Certification Program can help you hone your skills and build confidence.  

Nicole Anderson, CBA, credit account specialist II at Apogee (Owatonna, MN), earned her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation due to her passion for learning. “I knew the CBA would help me improve in my role as a collector,” she said. “It shows I’m willing to invest the time and effort to become a better, more valuable employee.”

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.

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.