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Application & Fee Submission ..................................................................................................... 5  \nStep 2. Application Review ...................................................................................................................... 6  \nStep 3. Schedule Your Exam & Pay Exam Fee ...................................................................................... 7  \nStep 4. Take the Exam .......................................................................................................................... 11  \nStep 5. Certification ............................................................................................................................... 17  \nStep 6. Recertification ............................................................................................................................ 17  \nStep 7. Retired Status ............................................................................................................................ 19  \nStep 8. Credential Suspension............................................................................................................... 20  \nStep 9. Credential Expiration ................................................................................................................. 20  \nCertification Complaints Process ........................................................................................................... 20  \nCertification Appeals Process ................................................................................................................ 21  \nAppendix: How to Approach the Examination........................................................................................ 22  \nWelcome to the Certified Contract Management Associate  \nThe National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is pleased to welcome you to our certification process. Obtaining and maintaining the Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA) is a significant milestone in your professional development. The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with important information about the policies and procedures on how you can:  \n• Apply for the CCMA,  \n• Obtain the CCMA, and  \n• Maintain the CCMA.  \nNCMA requires that all CCMA applicants read this entire handbook.  \nNCMA Contact Information  \nFor general information on the certification program:  \n[Visit](Visit www.ncmahq.org/certifications)[ www.ncmahq.org/certifications](Visit www.ncmahq.org/certifications)[ ](Visit www.ncmahq.org/certifications)[Call](Call 800.344.8096 or 571.382.0082)[ 800.344.8096 or 571.382.0082](Call 800.344.8096 or 571.38","cbCaieTnKAWocxqJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieTnKAWocxqJ","pdf",512935,24,"English","# Welcome to the Certified Contract Management Associate\n## About NCMA’s Certification Program\n## Program Scope\n## Program Vision\n## Basic Tenets\n## Steps in the Certified Contract Management Associate Process\n## Certification Complaints Process\n## Certification Appeals Process\n## Appendix: How to Approach the Examination","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the CCMA handbook?\",\"answer\":\"It provides policies and procedures describing how to apply for, obtain, and maintain the CCMA certification.\"},{\"question\":\"What sources does NCMA base its certification program on?\",\"answer\":\"NCMA certifications are based on an American National Standard (ANS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).\"},{\"question\":\"What steps are included in the CCMA process?\",\"answer\":\"The process covers application and fee submission, application review, exam scheduling and exam fee payment, taking the exam, certification, recertification, and credential-related statuses such as retired status, suspension, and expiration.\"}]","Certified Contract Management Associate Handbook - Effective July 25, 2024 | PDF",1791031591]