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James Mitchell, CPCM, CFCM, Fellow, Vice President, Pentagon Chapter

Charles Woodside, Director of Certification, NCMA

Blake Boynton, Manager of Certification Operations, NCMA

July 27, 2014

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

NCMA's Certification Program: Developing Your Members' Credentials

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NCMA Certification Program

• Certifications NCMA Offers– CPCM, CFCM, CCCM– ICCM-D, ICCM-F

• Value of Certifications

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NCMA Certification Program

• Certification Activities at the Chapter Level– Elect/Create a Certifications Chair– Appoint Certification Liaison– Invite NCMA Certification Reps to Speak– Study Groups

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NCMA Certification Program

• Study Groups– Should Your Chapter Have One?– My Personal Experience

• Informal• Formal

– How to Setup a Study Group

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NCMA Certification Program

• Resources Available– NCMA Website– Chapter Study Group Guide– CFCM Study Guide– Talk to Other Chapter Leaders– NCMA Online Study Group

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NCMA Certification Program

• Pros/Cons

• Things to Consider

• Benefits

• Lessons Learned

• Chapter Proctoring of Exams

• VA Reimbursements of Fees

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NCMA Certification Program

Questions?