Tag: Education

Earning NACM’s Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation is a key milestone in your credit career journey, reflecting a strong commitment to learning the ins and outs of credit management whilst aiding your own professional growth.

NACM’s Professional Certification Program gives members an opportunity to deepen their understanding of different areas of credit management. FCIB’s Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation is earned by first completing an intensive 13-week course focusing on global credit and risk management and passing the CICP exam.  

Credit professionals are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline their processes and build customer relationships, all while aiming to minimize risk while maximizing profit. Certifications earned through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program equips credit professionals with the tools to not only achieve these goals but foster their professional and personal development.  

Securing a professional designation in credit management not only enhances your expertise but also significantly enriches your career, opening doors to new opportunities and greater recognition in the field. The Certified Business Fellow (CBF) designation, earned after the CBA, is one of the six levels of NACM’s Professional Certification Program. It highlights advanced knowledge and contributions in business credit and demonstrates expertise in business and credit law. 

Credit professionals are at an advantage to excel in their profession when they earn their designations through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program. “I was fully prepared, fueled by momentum and in the right mindset for both the exam and studying to dive straight into the Certified Business Fellow (CBF),” said Stephanie Poertner, CBF, credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC (Edmond, OK).

🎙️ On today’s episode of NACM’s Extra Credit podcast … As a new credit manager, understanding antitrust laws is key for safeguarding your company’s interests and ensuring compliance. These laws are designed to promote fair competition and prevent practices that can harm other businesses.

Advancing in your career involves a continual pursuit of greater achievements. NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program for credit professionals is tailor made to educate and sharpen their skills, enabling them to stand out both in their company and their field.

NACM’s annual Credit Congress & Expo is renowned for its innovation, support for career advancement, relevant educational sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities. This year was no different.

Peter Drucker, ‘the father of management,’ famously said, “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” Feedback remains essential to continuous improvement and competitiveness. However, current feedback systems are broken and disliked by both managers and employees. They focus on the past, feel reproachful and often lack problem-solving opportunities.