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Designations earned through NACM and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Program transform credit professionals of any level to outstanding leaders in their field.  

By earning certifications through NACM’s and FCIB’s six-level Professional Certification Programs, credit professionals can gain in-depth knowledge and learn about different strategies to thrive in their field. 

“The CBA demonstrates my commitment to professional development and continuous learning within the credit industry,” she said. “I hope that it will open doors for career advancement and provide me with the tools to excel in a credit management role.”

Pursuing a designation through one of NACM’s and FCIB’s six Professional Certification Programs can be intimidating. Whether you’ve been in the industry for years or only a matter of months, the allure of a professional designation might subsist despite anxieties about going back to classes and homework. 

Charity Wyatt, CBA, credit specialist at Steel Dynamics, Inc., Roanoke Bar Division (Roanoke, VA), said that earning the Credit Business Associate (CBA) certification was a crucial first step toward her goal of achieving the Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation. “The CBA certification will not only enhance my resume but also provide a solid foundation in credit principles, which is particularly valuable as I am relatively new to the credit field,” Wyatt said. 

While discussing her next career move with her boss, Kristen Gibson, CBA, learned about the Credit Business Associate (CBA) designation through NACM and FCIB’s Professional Certification Program. “He recommended the CBA course to me and together we made a plan to move forward,” she said.  

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.

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.