NICA Brokered Another Deal for its Members!
The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), chartered, has partnered with the London Postgraduate Credit Management College (LPCMC), UK, to offer its members the Global Postgraduate Specialist Associate (GPSA) and Global Postgraduate Specialist Fellow (GPSF) in credit management. This means that NICA members who complete the Mandatory Credit Management Academic Improvement Programme (MCMAIP) and/or the Certified Chartered Credit Administrator (CCA) professional certification programme can earn the GPSA or GPSF certifications from LPCMC, UK.
This partnership aims to further enhance the professional development and global recognition of NICA members, providing them with a competitive edge in the local and global credit management industry. The GPSA and GPSF certifications are testament to their expertise and commitment to excellence in credit management.
The partnership between NICA and LPCMC, UK, offers numerous benefits to NICA members, including:
- Global Recognition: Members can earn the Global Postgraduate Specialist Associate (GPSA) and Global Postgraduate Specialist Fellow (GPSF) in credit management, enhancing their professional credibility worldwide.
- Enriches personal profile/resume as a serious specialist qualifier
- Competitive Advantage: The GPSA and GPSF certifications give a member a competitive edge in the job market, both locally and internationally.
- Access to International Opportunities: Members can leverage their expertise to pursue opportunities globally.
- Enhanced Professional Development: The partnership provides access to world-class credit management education, training and versatility.
- Networking Opportunities: Members can connect with credit management professionals worldwide, expanding their professional network.
Additionally, NICA’s recognition by the Federal Government of Nigeria empowers its members to:
- Contribute to shaping national economic policies and regulations.
- Enjoy elevated credibility and respect in both private and public sectors.
- Participate in developing frameworks that secure Nigeria’s economic resilience.
To earn the Global Postgraduate Specialist Associate (GPSA) or Global Postgraduate Specialist Fellow (GPSF) certifications from LPCMC, UK, a NICA member needs to successfully complete NICA’s Mandatory Credit Management Academic Improvement Programme (MCMAIP) and/or Certified Chartered Credit Administrator (CCA) professional certification programme.
The LPCMC’s GPSA/GPSF qualifications covered some of the below curriculums, which are equally fully offered and taught in NICA programmes for its members:
- Credit Management Principles
- Credit and Financial Analysis
- Credit Management Operations
- Regulatory, Industry, and Legal Compliance
- Credit Risk mitigation and optimization Management
- Credit Portfolio Management
- Credit guarantee scheme operations and management
- Evaluating micro, small and medium enterprises Sector’s Creditworthiness through Psychometric Assessment
- Leadership and Communication
- Credit information, scoring and rating
- Consumer credit administration
- Corporate credit policy formulation
- Debt recovery operations and administration
- Case Studies and Research: Applying credit management concepts to real-world
The GPSA/GPSF programme, admission requirements typically include:
- Academic and Professional Qualifications: A university degree, higher national diploma or its professional equivalent, relevant work experience, and membership of NICA
- Postgraduate Qualifications: A good Master’s or MBA degree with notable professional qualifications, work experience, and membership of NICA
- Work Experience: Relevant work experience in credit management or related fields
- Conversion application Documents: Official NICA programme transcripts, statement of purpose, letter of recommendation from NICA, and a resume or CV.
GPSA/GPSF in Two Categories:
LPCMC programme under this MOU is structured to cover two (2) levels of credit management professionals, namely:
- Associate – Higher level (GPSA)
- Fellow – Highest level (GPSF)
Associate level is Global Postgraduate Specialist Associate (GPSA) in credit management
Fellow level is Global Postgraduate Specialist Fellow (GPSF) in credit management
Given the professional nature of this programme, the fee as extensively discussed and agreed for the NICA and LPCMC MOU is as stated below:
- The partnership experimentation fee for the professional postgraduate programme with international recognition: £150 – £350 – a more affordable, less competitive, option for a programme with a focus on the Nigerian credit market needs
LPCMC professional programme fees reflect the market volatility of the partnering institution’s country economy.
NICA members making inquiries about GPSA and GPSF programmes, please send an email to: GCEA@icanigeria.net and chrisonalo-nica@icanigeria.net
Phone numbers to call: +2348023314598; +2348034030160.
KINDLY SEND YOUR PROOF OF PAYMENT TO THE ABOVE CONTACTS.
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