The Standard of Excellence for ContractManagementProfessionals

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NCMA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Distinguish Yourself with a Professional

Certification from NCMA

NCMA CERTIFICATION MEANS

NCMA CERTIFICATION

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.

• 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.

This is one of the most important

steps you will take in your career.

RECOGNITION

WILL...

WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES

“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

ARE SAYING

NCMAcertificationshavesetthe standards of excellence since 1975. This choice program offers three designations:

CertifiedFederalContractsManager(CFCM)A CFCM certification validates your education, training, experience, and your knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

CertifiedCommercialContractsManager(CCCM)A CCCM certification validates your education, training, experience, and your knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code.

CertifiedProfessionalContractsManager(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.

NCMA CERTIFICATION MEANSRECOGNITION

Encourage your current employees tobecomeNCMA-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.

ByseekingtohireNCMA-certifiedindividuals,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.

EMPLOYERS—HERE’S HOW YOURORGANIZATION

BENEFITS

NCMA’s Certification Program has been in

existence since 1975 and is nationally recognized as the premier certification

program for contractprofessionals.

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