Tag: Education

For many credit professionals, earning a professional certification is more than a credential—it’s a commitment to continuous growth and strategic leadership. 

For credit professionals ready to transition from tactical execution to strategic leadership, the Certified Credit Executive (CCE) earned through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program provides the knowledge, credibility and network needed to make that transition. 

Career development is the key to long-term success within any profession. In a rapidly changing field like business-to-business (B2B) credit, professional advancement is essential. Yet not all professionals know how to advocate for it, and not every organization prioritizes it.

It’s often said that practice makes perfect. For credit professionals, the same rule applies. It is the experience gained through successes and failures that create opportunities for growth. To further refine their craft, many pursue continued education and advancement opportunities like NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program. 

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, Yaseen Owen, CBF, CCRA, area financial services manager at J.R. Simplot Company, 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.