Tag: Professional Certification Program

The credit management profession is often described as both an art and a science. It requires a combination of hard, technical skills—such as financial analysis and business credit law—as well as soft skills, like relationship-building and effective communication.

Completing one of NACM’s professional certification programs can hold different meanings for working credit professionals. Whether your new designation represents your fresh start at a new job or in a new industry, the confidence and skills that come with continued education ensure that you will hit the ground running no matter what.

NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program serves as a steppingstone in a credit professionals’ path to certification and outstanding leadership in their field.

Continued education provides credit professionals of all experience levels with a wide range of benefits. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of a niche area of credit or looking to polish the essential skills you use daily, earning a designation through NACM’s Professional Certification Programs will help you accomplish just that.  

B2B credit management is a multi-faceted field that requires a diverse knowledge base and skill set. One of the fundamental requirements for credit managers is a strong understanding of business credit.

B2B credit management requires a specific type of professional. Not only must they be knowledgeable and skillful in various aspects, but they must be proactive in their learning. NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills in B2B credit. 

Earning a designation through NACM’s Professional Certification Program is more than just an opportunity for continued education and career advancement, but a confidence boost for even the most seasoned credit professionals.  

To advance in any field, you must be willing to learn. Earning a designation through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals gain the skill set and knowledge base needed to grow professionally. 

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.