Tag: Education

The journey towards earning a designation is different for everyone. Whether you spread your courses out over a few months or finish it all in a shorter period, earning a designation is a testament to your dedication to learning and understanding the complicated field of credit management. For Lindsey Purks, CBA, credit manager at Carpenter Company (Richmond, VA), earning her Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation was a long but rewarding journey, which instilled a newfound confidence in her work.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

Andreia Magarinhos, CCE, senior regional credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC (Chantilly, VA), said that earning her Certified Credit Executive (CCE) was an important goal in her professional growth. “It has always been important to me that I lead by example, and I often speak to my team and peers on the importance of continuous self-development.”