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Huntsville National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Speaker: Sherry Trowbridge Huntsville NCMA - President. Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence. Agenda. What is Huntsville NCMA? Benefits of Membership Professional Certifications
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Huntsville National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Speaker: Sherry Trowbridge Huntsville NCMA - President Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence
Agenda • What is Huntsville NCMA? • Benefits of Membership • Professional Certifications • NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) • Upcoming Events Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 2
What is Huntsville NCMA? • A nonprofit organization providing professional resources for those in the field of contract management. • Huntsville NCMA was chartered in 1964 • Huntsville NCMA today • 665 members • 26% Government • 64% Business Sector • 10 % Attorneys, Accountants, Consultants, Retirees, Students, and other unaffiliated members • For 48 years Huntsville NCMA has provided • Training • Seminars / Webinars • Networking Opportunities • Leadership Development • Contracting and Procurement Resources Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 3
Benefits of Membership • Chapter Affiliation • Current Information on profession • Educational forums that lead to career enhancement • Networking Opportunities • Local setting • Professional Certification Programs • Training • Seminars / Webinars • E-Courses • Annual Education Conferences • National Educational Seminars Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 4
Benefits of Membership • Leadership Development • Contracting and Procurement Resources • Contract Management Magazine • Journal of Contract Management • Salary Resources Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 5
Professional Certifications • Three designations: • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) • Validates your experience and knowledge of the FAR. • Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) • Validates your experience and knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code. • Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) • Demonstrates you have met the highest standards education and experience and your knowledge of the contract management competencies. Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 6
Steps to Certification • Visit www.ncmahq.org/certification to download and complete application form. • Submit completed application form with supporting documentation and application fee. • NCMA reviews submitted application and determines eligibility. • Prepare for the exam. • Register for the exam. • Take and pass the exam. Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 7
NCMA Contract Management Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) • Program was designed to help develop the next generation of contract management leaders through a year long training experience. • 180 hours of top quality training in fundamental leadership, chapter association volunteerism, NCMA governance, and contract management • Call for applications deadline is June 29, 2012 • Candidates must demonstrate a level of commitment to their professional development Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 8
Upcoming Events • June 19, Chapter Awards Luncheon • No charge to members and their guests • June 28 – 29, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Understanding Cost Accounting for Government Contracts & Managing DCAA Audits • July 10 – August 14, CFCM Study Group • Every Tuesday from 11:30 am – 1pm at LogiCore Corporation • $100 per person • July 29 – August 1, National NCMA World Congress Conference • Boston, MA • Website Addresses: • Huntsville NCMA http://www.ncmahsv.org/ • National http://www.ncmahq.org/index.cfm Business Success Through Contract Management Excellence 9