Distinguish Yourself with a Professional Certification from NCMA

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1 NCMA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Distinguish Yourself with a Professional Certification from NCMA The Standard of Excellence for Contract Management Professionals

2 NCMA CERTIFICATION MEANS RECOGNITION Boost your career potential and earn the recognition you deserve! Employers are relying on NCMA certifications to identify prospective employees with experience and expertise. The NCMA Certification Program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of contract management. This is one of the most important steps you will take in your career. NCMA CERTIFICATION WILL... Validate Your Knowledge of the Field. NCMA certification gives you greater credibility and distinguishes you from other professionals. It is clear evidence of your value and level of expertise. Increase Your Earning Potential. NCMA s annual salary surveys have found that NCMA-certified contract professionals earn an average of $10,000 to $25,000 more per year than their uncertified colleagues. Enhance Your Professional Stature. This distinctive professional level is nationally recognized and gives your employers, peers, and business partners confidence in your knowledge and abilities.

3 WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE SAYING NCMA certification is a career-long commitment. It shows your peers, your employees, and your organization that you have mastered contracting and are committed to your profession. Marc Kennelly, CFCM By obtaining my certification, my customers know that I am dedicated to professionalism and providing the most innovative and efficient contract management techniques available. Megan M. Russell, CPCM I was recently promoted to team lead/project manager; my career has definitely progressed since gaining the CFCM credential! I m now considering the CPCM. Kennetha West-Pullins, CFCM

4 NCMA CERTIFICATION MEANS RECOGNITION NCMA certifications have set the standards of excellence since This choice program offers three designations: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) A CFCM certification validates your education, training, experience, and your knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) A CCCM certification validates your education, training, experience, and your knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code. Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Our senior credential, the CPCM certification demonstrates that you have met NCMA s highest standards for education, training, and experience, and have demonstrated your knowledge of the contract management competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge.

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6 EMPLOYERS HERE S HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION BENEFITS Encourage your current employees to become NCMA-certified. Funding your employees NCMA certification will gain a high return on your company s investment i.e., more knowledgeable and productive employees; Your company s efficiency will be enhanced by helping to strengthen the workforce; Your employees will have a broader understanding of contract management, giving them the aptitude to handle a host of concerns. By seeking to hire NCMAcertified individuals, you can guarantee your new employees will be: Dedicated to professionalism; Ready to face an array of contractual challenges; and Already proficient in contract management, saving your company money in training costs.

7 NCMA s Certification Program has been in existence since 1975 and is nationally recognized as the premier certification program for contract professionals Beaumeade Circle, Suite 125 Ashburn, VA