Tag: Education

From day one, credit professionals learn that negotiation isn’t a one-time task—it’s a daily occurrence. Whether it’s a sales deal or a customer dispute, credit practitioners are always negotiating.

Encouraged by both his manager and mentor, Owen decided to enroll in NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program to earn his Business Credit Associate (CBA) and eventually, his Credit Business Fellow (CBF).

Maickon Nunes Santana, CICP, regional director credit and collections at CMA CGM America LLC (Miami, FL), welcomed in the new year with renewed optimism after having earn his Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation the previous year, which strengthened his knowledge on global credit management and risk analysis. 

The Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation signals that a credit professional has reached the highest level of credit expertise through NACM’s Professional Certification Programs. The designation is earned through a combination of education, credit experience and involvement in professional development. When designation seekers apply to take their CCE exam, they are taking a big step in their credit careers that will benefit them years into the future.

Over the past year, macroeconomic challenges have rattled the global economy and increased risk exposure in business credit. In response, credit professionals have strengthened risk management practices and pursued further education. Certifications, such as those offered through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program, provide a strategic advantage in protecting both careers and companies in a shifting, volatile environment.  

Everyone’s credit career is different, with credit professionals coming from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you are looking to refine your skills as you enter a new position or looking to build your knowledge on a niche area of credit, continued education through NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification is a vital tool to credit managers in every corner of the field.   

The CBF is one of six designations that comprise NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program, signaling advanced competence in business and credit law. For Gorman, this certification wasn’t just an educational opportunity—it was a way to distinguish himself among his peers.

For Joseph Rogers, CCE, credit manager at JBS Foods USA (Greeley, CO), the lessons gained while earning his Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation have prepared him for the new year.

In November, Kukulak was one of the many who earned the Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation, one of the prestigious certifications from NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program.