Your Path to Certification [CFCM, CCCM, CPCM]: D1A

1. Your Path to Certification [CFCM, CCCM, CPCM]: D1A Jimmy E. Sorrell, CPCM, CFCM NCMA Chapter 043 Certification Advocate (834) 574-0570 jimmy.sorrell@forceprotection.net

2. Overview: Your Path to Certification [CFCM, CCCM, CPCM]: D1A • D – Degree – A bachelor’s degree from an accredited College/University • 1 – One year of experience in the contracting management field • A – Action. Develop an Action Plan and Execute the Plan

3. Your Path to Certification [CFCM, CCCM, CPCM]: D1A • D – A Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university (with appropriate CPEs). • A degree waiver may be requested with a minimum of 10 years experience.

4. Your Path to Certification [CFCM, CCCM, CPCM]: D1A 1 – One year of experience in the contracting field (Contract Management or related business areas: (finance, program management, &/or, etc.).

5. Your Path to Certification [CFCM, CCCM, CPCM]: D1A • A – Action. Develop an Action Plan and Execute the Plan. • Pull together your: a) resume, b) transcript(s) & c) training certificates (make copies to submit). • Complete the eligibility application for certification testing. • Submit the completed package (1 & 2 above) and pay the eligibility evaluation fee. • Upon approval determine the method of testing (Testing Center or Chapter proctored location). Pay the appropriate fee and set testing date and test.

6. CFCM Certification – Backup ChartsD 1 A • D - Degree waiver will be considered with 10 years of contract management/administration experience. • Provide proper documentation to the NCMA HQ certificate administrator. • Business related degree & training – any business or contract classes over the basic 4 year degree is eligible for 15 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits per semester hour. A 3 credits semester class will earn 45 CPEs (3X15 = 45). • Note: 5 quarter credits are equal to 4 semester hours.

7. CCCM Certification – Backup ChartsD 1 A • A Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) certification validates your education, training, experience, and knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code. • How to prepare for the exam: • Cornell University Law School Legal Information Website • http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/ • Chapter study group • Practice Exam • Contracting professionals who deal with commercial contracts and have a minimum of one year of experience.

8. CPCM Certification – Backup ChartsD 1 A • A Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification demonstrates recipient has met NCMA’s: • highest standards for education, training, and experience, and • Demonstrated knowledge of the contract management competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge. • How to prepare for the exam: • CPCM Study Guide, Second Edition • Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK), 3rd Edition, July 2011 • Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms • Practice exam • Who takes the certification exam? • Contracting professionals who have mastered the majority of the contract management competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK), have extensive business education and training, and a minimum of 5 years of experience.

9. CFCM & CCCM Certification – Backup ChartsD1 A • 1 – One year contract experience is required to obtain your CFCM or CCCM, but it is recommended -- if you attempt this approach -- to have numerous training classes under your belt or your “cap & gown.”

10. Certifications – Backup ChartsD 1 A A – Action Plan • Costs • Websites • NCMA HQ/Local Chapter POCs

11. CFCM Certification – Backup ChartsD 1 A: Costs Costs • Application for CFCM costs $150 • New Membership costs $150 • Study Materials: • 1) Books CFCM Study Guide $65; Desktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms $35 • 2) Practice Exam $25 (Retake same price) • On-line Instructor-led program $495 (Jul thru Sep) • NCMA sponsored Training Seminars –testing included with cost of seminar (i.e., World Congress) $500 to $1,500 • Colleges/Universities, AFIT, DAU and other training centers (Thousands of dollars) • Exam @ Testing Center $95 or @ Local Chapter $50

12. Certifications – Backup ChartsD 1 A: Websites Websites: • http://www.ncmahq.org/files/PDFs/Application-CFCM.pdf (Application & Fees) • http://www.ncmahq.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/cfcm.cfm?ItemNumber=10674&navItemNumber=9986 (Books/Practice Exam) • learningcenter@ncmahq.org(Online Prep Course)

13. Certifications – Backup ChartsD1 A: POCs • Points of Contact: • Chapter 043 Certification Advocate – Jimmy Sorrell, (843) 574-0570, or jimmy.sorrell@forceprotection.net • NCMA HQ Certification Program Administrator – Blake Boynton, (800)344-8096, or blake.boynton@ncmahq.org • NCMA HQ Director of Certification – Charles L. (Chuck) Woodside, (517) 382-1132, or charles.woodside@ncmahq.org

14. Certifications – Personal NotesD 1 A • Certifications exams are offered through Kryterion Learning Centers (600 training sites across the USA). • If you are already approved to take a certification exam, you may log into your Kryterion account to register. • Online Prep Course (To get on the waiting list contact: (learningcenter@ncmahq.org). • Degree Waiver with 10 years of Contracting experience.

15. Certifications – Personal Notes- Continued -D 1 A How are CPE's measured by NCMA? • NCMA uses the following conversion for CPE's:1 CPE = 50 mins or 1 hour of classroom instruction1 CEU = 10 CPE's 1 college/semester credit = 15 CPE's1 full day seminar = 7 CPE's (unless otherwise stated on your transcript/certificate)

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