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Staker, CPCM, CFCM, Fellow, CMLDP Alum  \nDirector, Certification and Standard, NCMA  \nOverview of NCMA Certifications  \nLearn more at [ncmahq.org/certification](ncmahq.org/certification)  \nAgenda  \n• The Why of Certification  \n• Overview of NCMA’s four Certifications: CCMA, CCCM ™, CFCM™, CPCM™  \n• Application process  \n• Know thy Handbooks  \n• Recertification overview  \n• CPE Demystified: The what, how, when  \n• Online Certification Preparatory Courses  \n• Practice Exams  \n• Learning Catalog: Earn more CPEs  \nOverview of NCMA Certifications  \nLearn more at [ncmahq.org/certification](ncmahq.org/certification)  \nNCMA Overview  \n• Founded in 1959  \n• Focused entirely on professional development for contract managers  \n• Certification Program  \noFour nationally recognized certifications  \noCPCM™ certification is the gold standard in contract management and ANAB-Accredited  \no Countless educational and networkbuilding opportunities  \n• The Certification Team  \n• Brie Staker, Director of Certification and Standards  \n• KwaNitria Denny, Member Advocate Certifications  \n• Demi Breece, contract support  \n• John Wilkinson, President, tHInc, LLC  \nNavigating NCMA Certifications  \nValue of Certification  \n• The profession determines the requirement for certification.  \n• Stand-out among your peers.  \n• Gain a competitive edge in the job market.  \n• Continuous learning = continuous growth  \n• Enhance your organizations through application of knowledge  \n• Training resource for your personnel/ peers.  \nNCMA Certifications are:  \n• Stackable  \n• Certification for every stage of your career  \n• Portable  \n• Your certification is active and transferable no matter what your employment status.  \n• Voluntary  \n• The common characteristic of third-partycertified contract managers is that they want to become better contract managers.  \n• When certifications are required, the only way to stand out is by not being certified.  \nOverview of 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