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Professional education is essential in career development and to the continuing success of our member companies.  Through a variety of classes and seminars, NACM Business Credit Services helps raise the profile of the credit profession and helps members enhance their skills in the field of commercial credit.

We believe  learning is a lifelong endeavor; it doesn’t stop when you complete a specific certification or degree.  A regular program of seminars and webinars helps keep you current on the latest in commercial credit and business trend, and new products.  Check out our event calendar for the latest offerings.

Credit Administration Program & NACM Online Courses

The Credit Administration Program provides participants with a solid foundation of knowledge and prepares applicants for the CBA designation proficiency exam. The CAP program includes the following courses:

  • Business Credit Principles|Offered Online Fall Quarter
  • Basic Financial Accounting|Offered Online Winter Quarter
  • Financial Statement Analysis I|Offered Online Spring Quarter

The National office of NACM also offers may educational opportunities. Take some time to learn more about their online and classroom education.

Lunch & Learn Seminars

Members say it is challenging to get out of the office for a lengthy seminar.  We hear you! So, welcome to our Lunch ‘n Learn programs!  These are scheduled throughout the year to offer a larger range of topics for the various industries we serve and provide more opportunity for networking with credit professionals.

We’re limited to 20 seats per session, on a first-come, first-served basis.  Our Lunch ‘n Learns  offer professional development with a boxed lunch at a steal of $30 per attendee! Our Alaska and Hawaii members are welcome to attend electronically at a reduced price.

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NACM's Six Levels of Certification

The CBA is an academic-based designation which signals mastery of three business credit related disciplines: basic financial accounting, business credit principles and introductory financial statement analysis. There is no minimum work experience requirement and the NACM Career Roadmap is not required for this designation.

The CBF is an academic and participation-based designation which illustrates that achievers are knowledgeable about and have contributed to the field of business credit by first having earned the CBA designation, as well as having completed additional course work. The CBF signals competence in business law and credit law. CBF designation applicants must also accumulate Career Roadmap points.

The CCE is NACM’s highest designation that endorses its achievers as capable of managing the credit function at an executive level. Candidates must meet minimum professional and educational standards as well as accumulate Career Roadmap points. Candidates must be proficient in the areas of accounting, finance, domestic and international credit concepts, management and law. CCEs are required to recertify every three years, further signifying their commitment to continuing education, self-improvement and the advancement of the business credit profession.

The CCRA is an academic-based designation which signals mastery in the analysis and interpretation of financial statements and the ability to make informed credit risk assessments. There is no minimum work experience requirement and the NACM Career Roadmap is not required for this designation.