Certification Program
Earn Your Certification
with NACM Southwest
The Institute of Credit offers the following Professional
Certification Programs:
- Credit Business Associate (CBA)
- Credit Business Fellow (CBF)
- Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA)
- Certified Credit Executive (CCE)
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Download Designation Process @ a Glance.
CBA
Credit Business Associate
CBF
Credit Business Fellow
CCE
Certified Credit Executive
CBA Fast Track Certification Classes – In Person
Spring/Summer 2023
| TITLE | DATE | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR | REGISTER | FLYER |
| CBA Basic Financial Accounting |
5/21 – 5/25 8:30am – 4:30pm |
NACM Southwest Office Coppell, TX |
Toni Drake, CCE | Click here to register | Download Flyer |
| CBA Financial Statement Analysis Pt. One |
8/20 – 8/24 8:30am – 4:30pm |
NACM Southwest Office Coppell, TX |
Toni Drake, CCE | Click here to register | Download Flyer |
CBA Certification Classes – Online
Fall 2023
| TITLE | DATE | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR | REGISTER | FLYER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBA Business Credit Principles (10 weeks) |
Mondays 5:30pm – 8:30pm *No Class 9/4 (Labor Day) and 10/18 & 10/19 |
Online | Live Instructor TBA |
Members: $699 |
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| CBA Financial Statement Analysis Pt. One (10 Weeks) |
Thursdays 5:30pm – 8:30pm *No Class 9/4 (Labor Day) and 10/18 & 10/19 |
Online | Live Instructor TBA |
Members: $699 |
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Credit Business Associate (CBA) Requirements
Institute of Credit of Credit offers the Credit Administrative Program (CAP), which is a series of courses designed to prepare candidates for the Credit Business Associate (CBA) exam. By successfully completing CAP with a “C” average or better for each course, you may apply to take the CBA exam. View more information on courses offered in our CAP program.
Required CBA Courses:
- Business Credit Principles
- Basic Financial Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis I
CBF Certification Classes – Online
Fall 2023
| TITLE | DATE | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR | REGISTER | FLYER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBF credit Law |
Wednesdays
5:30pm-8:30pm *No Class 9/4 (Labor Day) and 10/18 & 10/19 |
Online |
Live Instructor |
Members:
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Credit Business Fellow (CBF) Requirements
The Advanced Credit Administration Program (ACAP) prepares the student for the Credit Business Fellow (CBF) exam. Achievement of the CBA designation, 75 career Roadmap points and the completion of the following courses are required for eligibility. View more information on courses offered in our ACAP program.
Required CBF Courses:
- Business Law
- Credit Law
Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA) Requirements
The Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (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. The final exam for the Financial Statement Analysis 2: Credit and Risk Assessment course serves as the designation exam. There is no minimum work-experience requirement and the NACM Career Roadmap is not required for this designation.
Required CCRA Courses:
- Basic Financial Accounting
- Financial Statement Analysis I
- Financial Statement Analysis 2: Credit and Risk Assessment
Certified Credit Executive (CCE) Requirements
Completion of both the CBA and CBF designations or 10 years of full-time experience and 125 career Roadmap points. Beginning on January 1, 2001, all candidates who apply for the CCE designation under Plan A must have a four-year degree from an accredited institution in addition to the 10 years of experience and 125 point requirements. After January 1, 2001, applicants without a degree will have to earn the CBA and CBF requirements before applying for the CCE designation.
Exam Dates & Application Deadlines for CBA, CBF and CCE Designation Exams
| Application Deadline | Nationwide Test Date |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 20, 2023 | Monday, March 6, 2023 |
| Friday, April 21, 2023 | Sunday, June 11, 2023 (Credit Congress, Grapevine, TX) |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | Monday, July 24, 2023 |
| Friday, September 22, 2023 | Monday, November 6, 2023 |