A certified professional contracts manager (CPCM) shows that you are knowledgeable about all facets of contracts management, both within the government and the commercial arenas. To earn the CPCM, a candidate must take and pass the Certified Professional Contracts Manager module exam.

Certification is a mark of distinction. It sets the credentialed individual and his/her workplace apart from others in the same profession. A certified individual communicates that he or she has attained a certain level of expertise and is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

NCMA’s certification program, in particular, sharpens candidates’ focus. Certification provides a direct link between the individual in the workplace and the rest of the professional community. This link provides support, guidance, and opportunity.

Certification increases and enhances competition in the labor market. Employers also enjoy a level of assurance with respect to a certified individual’s knowledge, application of that knowledge, and continued professional development.

Eligibility

REQUIREMENT #1: A bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Check to see if your school is accredited at www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx

Candidates who are graduates of colleges and universities outside the United States of America must contact the certification department to confirm the accreditation status. Call 800-344-8096 or email us at certification@ncmahq.org.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT: A copy of your transcript.

REQUIREMENT #2: At least five years of work experience in the contract management field.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT: Complete the Relevant Work Experience section of the certification application.

REQUIREMENT #3: 120 continuing professional education (CPE) hours in contract or business management-related topics. For more details, see www.ncmahq.org/certification/docs/CPE_requirements.pdf.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT: Copies of documents verifying that you completed 120 CPEs in contract or business management-related topics. Certificates of completion and/or transcripts are preferred.

To apply, complete the CPCM Application

For more information on preparing for this exam or certification, please contact Jaime Gracia.