NCMA s 3 Certifications and Eligibility Benefits of a Contract Management Certification Application Process and Fees Continuing Education What

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2 NCMA s 3 Certifications and Eligibility Benefits of a Contract Management Certification Application Process and Fees Continuing Education What Counts? How to Prepare Taking Your Exam 1

3 NCMA s most prestigious credential Highest standards for education, training, and experience Based on the competencies in NCMA s Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) Hold at least a Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution* Five years of contract management work experience 120 hours of continuing professional education *Degrees granted outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an independent third party such as World Education Services, Scholaro, Credit Eval, Info Check USA, or SpanTran. 2

4 Validates education, training, and experience Based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Hold at least a Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution (waiver possible)* One year of contract management work experience 80 hours of continuing professional education *Degrees granted outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an independent third party such as World Education Services, Scholaro, Credit Eval, Info Check USA, or SpanTran. 3

5 Validates education, training, and experience Based on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Hold at least a Bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited institution (waiver possible)* One year of contract management work experience 80 hours of continuing professional education *Degrees granted outside the U.S. must be evaluated by an independent third party such as World Education Services, Scholaro, Credit Eval, Info Check USA, or SpanTran. 4

6 The CFCM course really helped me gain a better understanding of the FAR. I then took the certification test and received an after becoming a CFCM. - Courteney Hewlett, CFCM Academy Medical, LLC My NCMA membership and certification have enhanced both my career and knowledge base. The certification set me apart from my peers and in my contracting ability. - Steve Voglezon, CFCM United States Army NCMA gave me the to be a frontrunner. I used my CPCM during my 22 years in the military, 15 years in industry, and three years with the government. - Dr. Michael Santens, CPCM, Fellow Defense Acquisition University 5

7 Pay application fee online Application reviewed by Certification department If approved, candidate s Kryterion* account is created and welcome sent The certification application process takes up to 15 business days to complete. *NCMA uses Kryterion Test Centers for its exams 6

8 Application CPCM: $210 members; $410 nonmembers CFCM: $150 members; $350 nonmembers CCCM: $150 members; $350 nonmembers Testing Paper Exam*: $50 members; $90 nonmembers *Chapter-proctored or at NCMA national events Electronic Exam: $125 domestic; $150 international Recertification $95 members $145 nonmembers $300 late fee 7

9 NCMA e-courses, webinars, seminars, conferences, and education & development programs at monthly chapter meetings NCMA education partners MBA or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) DAWIA Certification FAC-C Certification Certifications through organizations like: o o o Project Management Institute (PMI) Institute for Supply Management (ISM) National Institute for Government Purchasing (NIGP) 8

10 Resource Online Preparatory Courses* *CPCM and CFCM only Member Fee Nonmember Fee $495 $595 CMBOK 5 th Edition $60 $90 Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms 7 th Edition $40 $50 Desktop Guide to FAR Essentials $75 $90 CFCM Study Guide 3 rd Edition $75 $90 CPCM Practice Exams $25 per exam or $140 for six exams $35 per exam or $210 for six exams CFCM Practice Exam $25 $35 Free UCC Site ( N/A N/A Chapter Study Group Guide N/A N/A Review Classes at Select National Events Varies Varies 9

11 Where and When Exams are given via computer in the Kryterion Test Center under the supervision of trained proctors Kryterion Test Centers are located across the U.S. and around the world NCMA offers on-site exams at selected national events as an alternative to Kryterion locations NCMA Chapters may obtain a one-time authorization from NCMA s Certification department to offer on-site exams 10

12 Manager of Certification Operations Ask me about certifications Marketing Manager Ask me about membership 11