Overview
The Commercial & Contract Management (CCM) Associate Certification is an entry-level credential, developed by the Commerce & Contract Management Institute (CCM Institute), and supported by World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) and the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). The Commercial & Contract Management Associate Certification signifies your proficiency in the globally recognized ANSI-Approved Contract Management Standard (CMS)™.
Covers the entire contract lifecycle, including relationship building, contract essentials, bidding, negotiation, and managing operations.
Purpose
Entry-level certification for those interested in commercial and contract management.
You don't need any prior experience.
Program Information: Commercial & Contract Management Associate Program
All participants must register as a fully paid WorldCC member. Please visit: Become A Member | World Commerce & Contracting Membership (worldcc.com)
Outcomes:
The CCM Associate Certification equips you with foundational knowledge in contract management, aligned with global standards, and prepares you for professional growth in the field.
Program Features:
Knowledge check-ins, discussion boards, and a reflective journal.
CPD points:
17 (including additional reading materials covering core principles and their real-world impacts).
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points
Upon successful completion of this program, 20 CPD points must be earned every 2 years to recertify.
Benefits:
For learners: Validates expertise, aligns with global standards, boosts job market competitiveness, and provides practical skills.
For employees: Demonstrates global readiness, improves team efficiency, reduces friction costs, and fosters trust in buyer-seller relationships.
Cost:
Program registration fee $ 695 USD per person.
Optional Exam: $ 125 USD per person
Associate Program
and Exam bundle: $ 770 USD per person
Certification Process
Exam:
Please do not start the exam unless you are confident that you have 60 minutes of uninterrupted Internet connection available to complete the exam. Remember that the final exam cannot be put on hold. It must be completed in one sitting. From the moment you click to begin the exam, you will have to answer approximately 45 multiple-choice questions covering all phases of your curriculum. Some questions may appear to have more than one correct answer, but there is only one correct answer per question.
Final exam pass rate:
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass and earn your CCM Associate certification.
Learning Options:
Self-paced online or custom virtual/in-person delivery.
Please visit our website here for more information and to download the brochure.