It sets an individual apart from the rest of the pack. If an individual is certified, employers enjoy a certain level of assurance with regard to that individual's knowledge, application of that knowledge, and their continued professional development. NCMA's certification program sharpens our focus on what we are and what role we play in the organization. Certification provides a link between the individual and the professional community. This link provides support, guidance, and opportunity.
Certification increases self-respect, upward mobility, and competitiveness in the labor market.
The CPCM program recognizes individuals who have attained a high level of education, experience, and training in the procurement and contracting profession. The CACM program recognizes the mastery of the fundamentals of the government contracting profession. The examination is based on knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The exams are offered twice a year, the third Friday in May and November. The deadline is March 1 for the registration application for May, and September 1 for November.