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Tanya Bittenbender NCMA Chapter Relations Manager Vanesa Powers NCMA Chapter Relations Specialist 1 Welcome!

April 30, Deadline for Chapter Elections May 31, Chapter Leader Rosters * Online Membership Reports - Updated Monthly! Reminders and Updates 2

Let’s Talk NCMA Certifications 3

Today’s Objectives Candidate Benefits of Certification The Right Certification for You Process from Application to Examination Chapter Study Groups Chapter Proctored Exams Certification

The Benefits of Certification 5 Certification builds credibility and supports professional growth. Validates your knowledge of CM Incentivizes you to keep current on CM Provides personal satisfaction Establishes peer recognition Brings you one step closer to professional perfection

The Benefits of Certification 6 Certification delivers improved career prospects and promotions Rising number of employees state CPCM and CFCM “desired”, “highly desired”, or even “required” on job postings. More employers factoring in NCMA certification when promoting to leadership and management positions within the field.

The Benefits of Certification Annual NCMA Salary Surveys reveal certification increases salary 7

Which Certification is Right for You? Consider job responsibilities & functions 8 Mastered competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) Knowledge of the (FAR) Knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code Parallels the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Parallels the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)

Five Step Process to Get From Documentation to Examination 9 Documentation Collect required documentation Application Submit documentation, application, & application payment Publications Purchase books & materials Preparation Exam preparation & study—independent or group? Examination Electronic or paper?

Step One Documentation 10 Collect Required Documentation

Step 1: Collect Required Documentation Collect documentation to authenticate education and experience before you submit the application. Education (college/university transcripts) Work Experience (CV or resume) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) documents verifying completion Payment for certification application 11

Continuing Professional Education Hours (CPE) Multiple ways to obtain CPEs –Hours obtained outside of a Bachelor’s Degree. –Master’s and Law Degrees fulfill the requirement. –E-courses, conference attendance, webinars, seminars, etc. –Downloadable CPE Guide is available on our website.CPE Guide NCMA website links you to CPE information Visit the NCMA Education Partners community to find businesses and universities that provide training and continuing education opportunities for our industry.Education Partners 12

Step Two Application 13 Submit the Documentation, Application and Application Fee Online

Application fees accepted via NCMA website The NCMA’s Professional Certification Program page provides information for each certification and links direct to the application form.NCMA’s Professional Certification Program Wait for application review and approval. Allow up to 15 days for the application approval process Application approvals sent via an confirmation from the Certification Department. Step 2: Submit the Documentation, Application and Application Fee Online 14 MemberNonmember CPCM$199$375 CFCM$150$325 CCCM$150$325 ICCM-D$299$475 ICCM-F$299$475

Step Three Publications 15 Books & Study Materials

Step 3: Get Study Materials MembersNonmembers CPCMCPCM Study Guide, 3 rd Edition$75 $90 CFCMCFCM Study Guide, 3 rd Edition$75$90 CPCMCMBOK 4 th Edition$50$60 CPCM & CFCMDesktop Guide to Basic Contracting Terms, 7 th Edition $40$50 CPCM & CFCMPractice Tests$25 each CCCMCornell University Law School Legal Information Institute Free website 16 Quality study materials from the NCMA Book Store and a free online resource support exam preparation.

Step Four Preparation 17 Study & Preparation for the Exam: Independent or Chapter Study Group

Step 4: Study & Preparation for the Exam Independent Study CPCM & CFCM Online Preparatory Courses 10 week instructor-led classes Asynchronous format means you can participate according to your schedule without missing anything One CPCM and one CFCM class offered quarterly Seating is limited. Classes fill fast. Courses are limited to the first 65 & 75 who enroll. Contact for Statistics show test success is higher among individuals who have used NCMA classes to prepare for the CPCM and CFCM. 18

Step 4: Study & Preparation for the Exam Chapter Study Groups 19 Chapter Services Plus a Study Group Grants & Awards Builds Relationships Additional Member Service Seminars & Events Networking

Step 4: Study & Preparation for the Exam Chapter Study Groups 20 Structure Chairperso n Group size Sessions Topics Marketing Resources Instructors Facilities Books Details Costs Expectatio ns Schedules Chapter Study Guide

Step Five 21 Examination

CPCM 180 questions Score 70% or higher CFCM 150 questions Score 70% or higher CCCM 150 questions Score 70% or higher Step 5: Examination 22 Candidates have one year to take exam and may take it up to three times within a year. Candidates must reapply to test after three attempts.

Electronic Exam Administered through Kryterion Learning Centers Testing centers located nationwide (link?) Cost is $125 ($150 for international tests) Exam fee paid through a Kryterion account Immediate results Paper Exam Administered at NCMA National events Chapters may host Chapter Proctored Exams Cost is $50 member/$90 nonmember Exam fee paid through Member Services Team or Certifications Department Scoring by National takes 15 business days from day tests are received Step 5: Examination 23

Chapter Proctored Exams: For Chapters Wanting to Host the Exam Any chapter may proctor an exam Process for Chapters –Chapters must submit a written request to the Certification Department at least 90 days in advance. –Request must include the name and contact information for the proctor(s). –The request must identify the date, time, and location proposed. –The chapter is responsible for providing a suitable location for the testing process and for providing a minimum of one test proctor for each ten candidates. 24

Chapter Proctored Exams: Chapter Package Ten days prior to the exam date, the Certification Department will send the Administration of Certification Exams Instruction Package to the proctor. –The package will include detailed instructions for the proctor(s) and one sealed exam packet for each approved candidate. –Proctors will review the instructions and will verify receipt of one exam packet (by name) for each approved candidate. Call the Certification Department if there are discrepancies. –Proctors do NOT open the sealed packets and do NOT have access to the actual exam questions. 25

Chapter Proctored Exams: For Chapter Members Taking the Exam –The Certification Department will accept applications and fees from candidates up to 45 days prior to the Chapter Proctored exam date. –Only candidates who have approved applications, a paid application fee and paid exam fee are allowed to sit for the Chapter Proctored exams. –No walk-ins. 26

Chapter Proctored Exams: Chapter Proctoring of the Exam Candidates have 4 hours max to complete the exam. Completed exams and all exam materials are sealed in the envelope provided and returned to the proctor. The proctor verifies that all materials have been returned and forwards everything (including any unused exams and any scratch paper, notes, etc.) back to the Certification Department. The Certification Department will notify each candidate of their score within 15 working days of receipt of the completed exams. 27

Questions Blake Boynton Manager of Certification Operations

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