NCMA Certification Background
The CPCM, CFCM, and CCCM are certifications awarded to candidates who meet rigorous standards, including experience, education, training, and knowledge. They are professional designations of distinction, and carry the respect of their peers in the profession. NCMA certifications are competency-based, legally defensible, and are based on psychometrically sound objective examination of knowledge. The NCMA professional certification program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and distinguish those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of contract management.
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
A Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification validates your education, training, experience and your knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Eligibility for the CFCM requires a candidate to have:
A degree from a regionally or Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) accredited institution at the bachelor's level.
Degrees from outside the U.S will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
One year of experience.
80 hours of continuing professional education
Candidates lacking only the experiential and continuing education requirements may apply for the designation and take the examination. Upon successful completion of the examination, the candidate will be awarded the designation ONLY when both experiential and continuing education requirements are met.
To earn the CFCM, a candidate must take and pass the CFCM exam.
If you have any questions for Certification, please call NCMA at 1-800-344-8096 or email certification@ncmahq.org.
Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM)
A Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) certification validates your education, training, experience and your knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code.
For the CCCM, a candidate must have:
A degree from a regionally or Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) accredited institution at the bachelor's level.
Degrees from outside the U.S will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
One year of experience in the contract management field.
80 hours of continuing professional education; see our Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Guide for details.
Candidates lacking only the experiential and continuing education requirements may apply for the designation and take the examination. Upon successful completion of the examination, the candidate will be awarded the designation ONLY when both experiential and continuing education requirements are met.
To earn the CCCM, a candidate must take and pass the Certified Commercial Contract Manager exam.
If you have any questions for Certification, please call NCMA at 1-800-344-8096 or email certification@ncmahq.org.
Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
A Certified Professional Contracts Manager (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.
For the CPCM, a candidate must have:
A degree from a regionally or Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) accredited institution at the bachelor's level.
Degrees from outside the U.S will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Five years of experience.
120 hours of continuing professional education; see our Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Guide for details.
To earn the CPCM, a candidate must take and pass the Certified Professional Contracts Manager module exam.
If you have any questions for Certification, please call NCMA at 1-800-344-8096 or email certification@ncmahq.org
Additional information on certification programs can be found on the NCMA website at: http://www.ncmahq.org/GetCertified